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Home » DTW Podcast: Earnhardt shares how Abbott shifted gears to counter pandemic; Grail still looks to upend oncology

DTW Podcast: Earnhardt shares how Abbott shifted gears to counter pandemic; Grail still looks to upend oncology

April 2, 2021 By Tom Salemi

DeviceTalks Weekly Abbott medical devices EVP Lisa Earnhardt
Abbott’s medical devices EVP Lisa Earnhardt discusses the life science giant’s pivot during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This week, we’ll talk with Abbott’s medical devices EVP Lisa Earnhardt about how the life sciences giant pivoted during the pandemic.

Earnhardt shares what programs were given greater priority when the lockdown’s impact became clear and why the company performed so well in one of its key businesses.

We also explore this week’s news that the FTC will oppose Illumina’s acquisition of Grail.

First, we talk with Dr. Christopher Keir, vice president of medical affairs at Grail, about the great potential of the company’s diagnostic technologies. We recorded the interview last month — before the FTC’s decision.

Then we talk to Vijay Kumar, senior managing director at Evercore ISI, about why the FTC is making a strong case to block the deal.

And, of course, Chris Newmarker, executive editor of MassDevice, delivers this week’s Newmarker’s Newsmakers, including news from Illumina, Grail, Corindus, Zimmer Biomet, BD, Medtronic and Abbott.

Finally, don’t forget to join us on Clubhouse for DeviceTalks Weekly Live at 1 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday.

DeviceTalks by MassDevice · Earnhardt shares how Abbott shifted gears to counter pandemic; Grail still looks to upend oncology

Filed Under: Business/Financial News, Device Talks Podcasts, Featured, Special Content Tagged With: Abbott, BD, Corindus, Corindus Vascular Robotics, DeviceTalks, DeviceTalks Weekly, Evercore ISI, Grail, Illumina Inc., Medtronic, Zimmer Biomet

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