Medtronic Partnership

ENGINEERING THE EXTRAORDINARY: GALWAY’S ROLE IN THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC

Prof Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh, NUI Galway invites you to join a special recognition event with Medtronic CEO Geoff Martha at 10am on Friday, 3rd December at The O’Donoghue Theatre, NUI Galway 

As a global medtech hub, Galway played a significant role in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the heart of the Medtronic’s global ventilator response was their Mervue manufacturing plant, which increased production 5X in four months. Geoff Martha, Medtronic CEO and other guests will discuss the successes and learnings from the pandemic, and announce a number of local partnerships to recognise the support of the Galway community.

EVENT

10am                   Showcase of ventilators and medical technology

10:30am             Panel discussion with Ariel Mactavish, President Respiratory Interventions, Medtronic and Galway Partners

10.50am             Interview with Geoff Martha and Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh

11.20am             Photos with guests

A valid COVID-19 vaccine certificate or other proof of immunity is required for this event. There is limited paid parking on the grounds of NUI Galway. On-street parking is available nearby.

NUI Galway – Our Researchers responding to COVID - 19 

About Medtronic

Medtronic Mission

 Medtronic During the Pandemic:

• Leadership During The COVID-19 Crisis
• Combating COVID-19: Medtronic Teams Ramp Up Ventilator ...
• Ventilators 101 Learn the basics of what ventilators do for patients suffering from COVID-19
• Ventilation Products Made in Galway
• Medtronic Shares Ventilation Design Specifications to Accelerate Efforts to Increase Global Ventilator Production
• Lessons Learned
• Working Together: Our Mission as a Blueprint (Covid-19 Stories) 
•  It Takes a Village: Protecting the Global Medical Supply Chain

Parking

There is pay and display outside the Quadrangle of NUI Galway.  The pay and display parking is displayed with a blue line. There is pay and display on University road. The pay and display meter is around the corner from Wards shop.

 There is pay and display parking available at the Galway Cathedral. Please park on the grounds of the Cathedral.