Think Tank

The Gap Nobody Owns: What it Really Takes to Get Innovation to Patients

Monday, Dec 07, 2026 | 5:30 PM-7:30 PM

​For the past year, the Science Center has convened the Healthcare Innovation Translation Council, a group of executive-level healthcare leaders from across the sector. 

Our central finding: the science is rarely what holds innovation back. ​The bottlenecks are in the business, commercialization, and adoption layer.

Join us for a panel discussion that that will bring these findings into the open.

​Panel Speakers:

  • ​Dan Tropeano, Southeastern Pennsylvania Segment President, Highmark Blue Shield
  • ​Noel Pugh, Founder & CEO, Lōvu
  • ​Tracy Brala, SVP Ecosystem Engagement, Science Center
  • Moderator: Katie Malone, Market & National Editor, Technical.ly

​Event Agenda:

  • ​5:30-6:15pm - Networking
  • ​6:15-7:00pm - Panel Discussion
  • ​7:00-7:30 pm - Networking

This event and the Healthcare Innovation Translation Council are supported by Genentech, a Roche company.

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