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Noah Pearson, Ph.D.

COO at Bloom Surgical

As chief operating officer at Bloom Surgical, Dr. Noah Pearson oversees the company's operations, engineering, and execution strategy, bringing together expertise in medical devices, advanced manufacturing, and biomechanics research to advance innovative technologies from concept through commercialization. With a background spanning consumer products, aerospace, and medical technology, Dr. Pearson has led the development of innovative products and manufacturing solutions across multiple industries. He holds a Ph.D. in Biomechanics from the University of Utah and previously served as an Adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Pearson combines operational leadership, engineering expertise, scientific rigor, and practical product development experience to help drive organizational growth and advance next-generation medical technologies.

9:00-10:00 a.m.

Thursday October 8, 2026

Developing the Devices for the Shrinking Size of Healthcare

Healthcare is getting smaller. That is, the technologies and devices being used to facilitate care, diagnosis, and treatment are shrinking in size. As a result, medical device manufacturers need to determine how best to accommodate this trend. Whether fabricating smaller parts, having less space in which to fit the necessary components, or adjusting production techniques to accommodate new outputs, miniaturization impacts almost everyone. With this in mind, panelists will discuss how this trend is affecting manufacturing and share best practices to help ensure accuracy and repeatability without significant increases in costs or time to market.