Events
Communities around the United States are already grappling with devastating effects from excessive heat and air pollution, increased extreme weather events, and more. Important work is underway, as the health sector is primed to make changes to address the health impacts of climate change. NAM’s initiative, The Action Collaborative on Decarbonizing…
An exciting start to the new year with NewGen Surgical shortlisted for the 2023 Sustainability Partnerships Awards in not only one but two categories! Nominated for the Circular Economy Award and the Sustainable MedTech Innovation of the Year Award, NewGen Surgical is thrilled to share the stage with organizations leading…
NewGen Surgical was invited to be an exhibitor at the Corporate Executive Office (CEO) Center Program at MEDICA 2023, taking place November 13-16, 2023, in Düsseldorf, Germany. MEDICA is the largest B2B medical trade show in the world, with over 5,300 exhibitors in 2022 and 81,000 “trade only” visitors from…
CEO and Co-Founder of NewGen Surgical, Robert Chase, attended the annual AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology) conference at Moscone Center in San Francisco from November 3-6. AAO is the world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons, with a global community of 32,000 medical doctors. The conference brings together more…
This year’s Plastic Free July challenge, “Small Steps, Big Difference” aligns with everything NewGen Surgical strives for: simple, singular product substitutions that make a BIG impact. We celebrate with our customers and the millions of Plastic Free July participants that are taking steps in beating plastic pollution by refusing single-use…
The Annual ASCRS meeting was held May 5-8, 2023 in San Diego, CA. This meeting is focused on therapeutic, surgical, and administrative topics relevant to ASCRS and ASOA members. Rob Chase, Founder, and CEO at NewGen Surgical, had the opportunity to speak at the EyeSustain Industry Workshop, where he presented…
NewGen Surgical celebrates Earth Week with a reminder that every day presents an opportunity to take measurable actions in bettering the future of our planet and the people on it. Healthcare has the responsibility of building healthier people and communities yet continues to exacerbate the climate and plastic problem with…
Founder Rob Chase was a plenary speaker at the 2023 Bay Area Biomedical Device Conference held at San Jose State University (SJSU) by the Biomedical Engineering Society. This year marks the 14th Annual Bay Area Biomedical Device Conference and the first in-person conference since 2019. The conference aims to…
Designated and registered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), March 8 is recognized as National Biobased Products Day. The observance is intended to raise awareness of biobased products and their benefits and contributions to the U.S. economy. As stated on the USDA BioPreferred website, “National Biobased Products Day is…
McKinsey’s Values and Value event series, where ESG leaders from across the Life Sciences industry discussed trends, questions, hot topics, accomplishments, and challenges that arise in the path to improving the industry’s environmental and social impact held a panel, Design for Sustainability, on September 21, 2022. Rob Chase, along with…