BT Young Scientist Exhibition
The Irish Medical Devices Association (IMDA), and PharmaChemical Ireland the Ibec groups which represent the medical devices and diagnostics sector, and the pharmaceutical and chemicals industry respectively, came together with a stand at the BT Young Scientist Exhibition to urge students to consider careers in science and engineering. Pictured are Adrienne McDonnell, IMDA; Donal Balfe, VP Manufacturing - Respiratory Solutions, Covidien and new IMDA Chairman; Fiona O’Brien of Cork-based company Stryker demonstrating the Stryker endoscope and sinus surgery device to young science enthusiast Shane Durkan of St. Joseph’s National School, Kilmessan, Co. Meath. Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and offer a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including reconstructive, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology and spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives. Stryker products and services are available in over 100 countries around the world.
The Irish Medical Devices Association (IMDA), and PharmaChemical Ireland the Ibec groups which represent the medical devices and diagnostics sector, and the pharmaceutical and chemicals industry respectively, came together with a stand at the BT Young Scientist Exhibition to urge students to consider careers in science and engineering. Pictured are Adrienne McDonnell, IMDA; Fiona O’Brien of Cork-based company Stryker demonstrating the Stryker endoscope and sinus surgery device to young science enthusiast Shane Durkan of St. Joseph’s National School, Kilmessan, Co. Meath. Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and offer a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including reconstructive, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology and spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives. Stryker products and services are available in over 100 countries around the world.
The Irish Medical Devices Association (IMDA), and PharmaChemical Ireland the Ibec groups which represent the medical devices and diagnostics sector, and the pharmaceutical and chemicals industry respectively, came together with a stand at the BT Young Scientist Exhibition to urge students to consider careers in science and engineering. Ireland has been extremely successful in developing an internationally renowned centre for medical technology, with over 300+ companies currently developing and manufacturing medical devices. The Irish medtech sector employs 25,000 people, which makes Ireland, per capita, the biggest medical technology employer in European Union (EU). Pictured are Adrienne McDonnell, IMDA; Sarah Blackie of Athlone-based company Teleflex Medical demonstrating the LMA Supreme Laryngeal mask - a medical device to make breathing easier during surgery to young scientist Shane Durkan of St. Joseph’s National School, Kilmessan, Co. Meath. Teleflex, Athlone announced 100 jobs in October 2014.
PharmaChemical Ireland, and the Irish Medical Devices Association (IMDA), the Ibec groups which represent the pharmaceutical and chemicals industry, and the medical devices and diagnostics sectors respectively, came together with a stand at the BT Young Scientist Exhibition to urge students to consider careers in science and engineering. Pictured showing, a science experiment to student Adam Joyce are: Larry O’Connell, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, and Jenny Loughney, PharmaChemical Ireland.
PharmaChemical Ireland, and the Irish Medical Devices Association (IMDA), the Ibec groups which represent the pharmaceutical and chemicals industry, and the medical devices and diagnostics sectors, came together with a stand at the BT Young Scientist Exhibition to urge students to consider careers in science and engineering. Pictured making molecules are students Donal Quinn and Sarah McGloin, with Sinead Heuston, and Ciara O’Driscoll from Cork-based pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly. Eli Lilly’s Kinsale manufacturing site is undergoing a significant expansion following an investment of almost €1bn over the past decade. It expects to add up to 100 additional staff over the next two years in their science, process engineering, quality and manufacturing operations.
