AMA and IDEA labs collaborate to advance health care innovation

The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced a new collaboration with IDEA Labs, a student-run biotechnology incubator, to help inspire and support cutting-edge medical technology development from the next generation of young entrepreneurs studying at Washington University in St. Louis, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Pennsylvania and University of Minnesota.

“Innovation is a key driver in making the health system work better for everyone,” said AMA CEO and Executive Vice President James L. Madara, M.D. “The AMA looks forward to working together with IDEA Labs to help young entrepreneurs identify and understand key challenges in modern medicine and inspire innovation that will deliver meaningful solutions for patients and physicians.”