This father-daughter duo has traversed continents — from the icy climates of North America, to the dense forests of Thailand, to the plains of Africa — in pursuit of something quiet and profound: understanding. As scientists with Medtronic, they implant heart monitors in vulnerable species to study stress and survival, blending cutting-edge technology with a reverence for the natural world. Tim and Noelle Laske are using Medtronic technology to track the heartbeats of wildlife, read about it here
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Fortune 500 Executive | Culture Transformation | Leadership & Talent Developer | Builder of High Performance Teams | Equity in Healthcare Leadership | Public Speaker | Philanthropy Leader | Executive Coach
Every day, I see the profound impact our Hispanic and Latino colleagues have on Medtronic. They don’t just contribute to our success; they define it, enriching our workplace and strengthening our ability to deliver meaningful solutions for patients worldwide. As we close out Hispanic Heritage Month, I’m proud to share that this impact has been recognized externally as well: Medtronic has been honored with four 5-star ratings from HACR - Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility as part of its 2025 Corporate Inclusion Index, covering employment, procurement, philanthropy, and governance. These ratings are more than just numbers. They reflect the people who make Medtronic what it is. To our Hispanic and Latino colleagues: thank you for what you bring to our Mission. Rodrigo Medina and Greg Smith – your leadership of our Hispanic Latino Network continues to inspire! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ #HispanicHeritageMonth #HACRResearch
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Expanding access to medical technology is critical to strengthening global health systems. This new study explores the critical barriers — and the real opportunities to expanding MedTech access in least developed countries. We’re dedicated to breaking those barriers and expanding access to innovative healthcare solutions worldwide.
Assistant Director General, Global Challenges and Partnerships Sector at World Intellectual Property Organization
Medical technologies play a critical role in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of non-communicable diseases. Yet, despite the rising burden of such diseases in least-developed countries (LDCs), access to MedTech solutions is an issue in many LDCs. In order to identify solutions, World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO, the UN Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries, and Medtronic have just published a joint study examining the current drivers of innovation and access in the MedTech sector for non-communicable diseases across LDCs. The study looks at intellectual property (IP), regulation, financing, and capacity-building in the MedTech industry. Through in-depth case studies of Bangladesh and Rwanda, it provides insights into country-specific contexts while also reflecting broader regional perspectives. By addressing challenges and opportunities, the study aims to inform strategies that will strengthen MedTech innovation and access, helping ensure that patients in LDCs benefit from the technologies they need. Below are some key takeaways from the study: - MedTech is emerging as a leading sector in international patent filings via WIPO’s Patent Cooperation Treaty system. There are great opportunities to further strengthen IP systems by addressing filing costs, enhancing IP frameworks, and building IP awareness. Regulatory harmonization, innovative financing models, such as public-private partnerships and innovation funds, together with sustained investment in training, will continue unlocking MedTech growth. - In a case study, the report shows the impact of reforms in Rwanda from community-based health insurance to updated IP laws and initiatives such as drone delivery and telemedicine. While most MedTech is still imported, regional trade incentives, evolving IP frameworks, and capacity building efforts are opening new opportunities. -Bangladesh’s MedTech ecosystem is expanding, with a growing manufacturing base and even exports in certain product areas. Recent laws and guidelines have added regulatory clarity and boosted investment, while there is potential to streamline the approval processes and boost compliance capacity. Strengthening IP awareness, regulatory systems, and local manufacturing through partnerships will be key to the next stage of growth for MedTech in a range of LDCs. Find out the full report here: https://lnkd.in/em9n77uy #WIPO #IP #GlobalHealth #NCDs #MedTech #Medtronic #UNTechnologyBank
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We’re proud to share out our FY25 Impact Report – showing how Medtronic is staying true to our Mission of alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life!
Today, Medtronic launched our FY25 Impact Report and I’m proud to see the advancements we’ve made towards expanding access to care, developing groundbreaking product innovations, and making progress toward our environmental goals. This past year alone, we’ve pushed forward in our efforts to help low-income students gain access to valuable education with our ten-year Medtronic Spark initiative, and we’ve trained over one million healthcare professionals – a testament to our passion for elevating patient care. In this year’s report, I also had the unique opportunity to interview Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Anthony Hamilton. We discuss how AI and the company’s innovation is improving healthcare and lives for people everywhere – including for Anthony, who has benefited from our GI Genius™ technology. Read this year’s report here: http://bit.ly/42hOkyM
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Protecting wildlife is about more than saving species—it’s about preserving the balance of entire ecosystems. 🌎🧬 Through an innovative partnership with the Smithsonian, technology is helping conservationists monitor endangered giant anteaters and gather meaningful data. Tools like the LINQ™ device—originally designed for human monitoring—are now enabling researchers to better understand stress responses and environmental threats to these animals. By bridging medicine and conservation, we’re protecting the future of our planet.
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When a giant anteater is safely recaptured, researchers retrieve more than a device—they retrieve answers. Thanks to the heart monitor from Medtronic, we’re gaining rare, real-time insights into how these vulnerable animals respond to stress, habitat disruption, and environmental change. This data isn’t just informative—it’s transformative. It helps shape smarter conservation strategies, guides habitat protections, and brings us one step closer to keeping these unique creatures in the wild, where they belong.
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What does a Medtronic heart monitor have to do with saving a vulnerable species? In partnership with the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, the LINQ™ device—originally developed for human patients—now helps researchers monitor the heart health of giant anteaters in the wild. The data collected provides rare insights into how these animals respond to stress, habitat change, and human interaction—informing smarter, more effective conservation strategies. When innovation crosses disciplines, it creates impact far beyond the expected. Read more about our work with the anteaters here: http://bit.ly/4lVaWfK
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Some of the knuckle-walking, bushy-tailed, ant-slurping giant anteaters of Brazil have another fascinating trait: they’re implanted with Medtronic heart monitors. For humans, these devices monitor heart rhythms over time and catch issues like irregular heartbeats. Researchers from Medtronic and the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute expanded the technology’s scope beyond human patients and have implanted the monitors in animals around the world to help conserve species. Read more about our work with the anteaters here: http://bit.ly/4lVaWfK
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Some of the knuckle-walking, bushy-tailed, ant-slurping giant anteaters of Brazil have another fascinating trait: they’re implanted with Medtronic heart monitors. For humans, these devices monitor heart rhythms over time and catch issues like irregular heartbeats. Researchers from Medtronic and the Smithsonian Institution’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute expanded the technology’s scope beyond human patients and have implanted the monitors in animals around the world to help conserve species.
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¿Te has preguntado cómo es trabajar en Medtronic? 👀 Daniel Santiago Zea Franco te lo cuenta desde adentro. 🔍 Flexibilidad para trabajar como mejor te funcione, espacios de aprendizaje constante, un equipo que se siente como familia, y sobre todo, un propósito que trasciende lo profesional: mejorar vidas. 📽️ Mira el video completo y cuéntanos… ¿te gustaría formar parte del #TeamMedtronic?💡 Conoce más aquí: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gjYNYm4F #UnDíaEnMedtronic #CulturaLaboral #TrabajoConPropósito #MedtronicLatAm #BestPlacetoWork