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A Letter from Stu Broyles, Regional Innovation Officer
I am honored to step into the role of Regional Innovation Officer and help lead the next chapter of growth for MDM2 and Arizona’s medtech ecosystem. MDM2 has already built a strong foundation for collaboration among industry, healthcare systems, researchers, educators, and innovators, and I am excited to build on that momentum with our consortium partners.

I come to this role with more than 20 years of experience in medtech innovation, product development, commercialization, and new business creation. Throughout my career, I have worked across the full innovation pathway — helping move medical technologies from early concept through development, market launch, and scale.
As we look ahead, our focus will be on creating measurable impact through stronger clinical engagement, workforce development, commercialization support, and industry partnerships. Arizona is becoming an increasingly important hub for medical technology innovation, and MDM2 is uniquely positioned to connect the people and organizations driving that progress.
I look forward to working alongside our members to expand opportunities, strengthen partnerships, and continue building a collaborative ecosystem that advances innovation and improves patient care.
Advancing Innovation Together,
Stuart Broyles
April 29 MDM2 Consortium Meeting Highlights
At the April 29 consortium meeting, MDM2 shared several important updates on the organization’s next phase of growth, including:
Thank you to Vitalyst Health Foundation and the Flinn Foundation for their critical funding support
The appointment of Stu Broyles, PhD, as MDM2’s Regional Innovation Officer
Progress on the Clinical Solutions Forum, including lessons from the first sessions and plans to refine the model for future health system engagement
An update on MDM2’s 2026 Action Plan, focused on commercialization, clinical engagement, workforce development, ecosystem activation, and long-term sustainability
Continued work with industry and education partners to strengthen Arizona’s medtech workforce pipeline
Clinical Solutions Forum
The Clinical Solutions Forum brings together clinicians, researchers, engineers, entrepreneurs, and industry partners to identify real-world healthcare challenges and explore pathways for new medical device solutions. By starting with unmet clinical needs, the forum helps connect the right expertise early—accelerating ideas that can improve patient care and strengthen Arizona’s medtech innovation ecosystem.
MDM2 is currently scheduling upcoming forums. If your healthcare system would like to partner with us, contact Stu Broyles: sbroyles@mdm2.org.
Learn More About the Clinical Solutions Forum
Upcoming Events
AZ Weartech Center Demo Day & Angel Tax Credit Panel in collaboration with MDM2: June 11, 2026 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1990823472598?aff=oddtdtcreator
Virtual Hill Briefing: Strengthening FDA’s Biomarker Qualification Program Tuesday June 9, 2026
BIO5 Inspiring Careers in Research 2026 July 1, 2026 (Tucson)
Venture Cafe - Cardiac Intervention
June 11, 2026 https://community.venturecafephoenix.org/events/220
Meet the Funder: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation



