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Exploring the Future of HealthTech at the 2025 ViVE Conference

Attending this year’s ViVE conference in Nashville, TN, gave Olympus ESE Strategy & Partnerships team members the birds-eye view of the health tech environment they need to drive digital innovation forward. Olympus ESE Strategy & Partnerships team members Benjamin Wilhelm, Yuta Ito, Igor Radovitskiy, and Nikki van Teijlingen Bakker made the most of their time on ground in Nashville to connect with potential healthcare IT partners, gather market insights, and build awareness of Olympus’ vision for its digital solutions.

Podcasts

Getting to the Truth: A CAS and a GI Physician Discuss the Nuances of EUS Training and Experience

Olympus’ Clinical Applications Specialist Melissa Elliott-Walker, and Gastroenterologist Julie Yang, MD, were interviewed on the OlympusTalks podcast on the DeviceTalks platform. The two discussed their respective clinical roles at the intersection of endoscopic ultrasound to access, visualize, and treat GI conditions, as well as the value of training and experience in the quest to get clinical answers.

Patient Experience

From Diagnosis, to Advocacy, to a ‘Good News’ Story

The Colorectal Cancer Alliance’s (Alliance) March 2025 media tour is promoting early colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. As part of this initiative, key spokespersons Christine Molmenti, PhD, MPH, scientific advisor to Alliance, and DeeDee West, a five-year cancer survivor and CRC screening advocate, are spreading the word to educate the public about current screening guidelines and CRC risk.

Podcasts

A Positive Attitude, a Marathon, and a Mulligan: One Family’s Way to Field a Curve Ball

In the face of a devastating diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, this father-daughter duo share their inspiring story of resilience and advocacy on the OlympusTalks podcast, part of the DeviceTalks platform. Read more about their involvement in the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, a nonprofit organization that Olympus has partnered with in relation to its endoscopic ultrasound portfolio.

Podcasts

Trending: Colonoscopies? You Bet Your *ss

Data analytics company founder-turned colonoscopy champion Brooks Bell and Olympus Marketing VP Kurt Cannon were interviewed on the OlympusTalks podcast on the DeviceTalks platform about slaying stigmas, breaking colon cancer screening barriers, and the shared interests of industry and advocacy on screening and prevention of colorectal cancer.

At Our Core

Insights from Dr. Craig Munroe: Why Colonoscopy Is the Preferred Method of Screening

In this Olympus-sponsored USA Today story, Dr. Craig Munroe, Global Lead for Medical Affairs in GI EndoTherapy at Olympus Corporation and board-certified gastroenterologist, highlights the critical importance of early detection in the battle against colorectal cancer. He shares his insights on how colonoscopies can be lifesaving.

Research Round-Up

Olympus Resources for Your EUS Practice

Olympus is dedicated to equipping healthcare professionals with resources that support their roles in endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). Our collection of articles and studies feature the latest breakthroughs and techniques in EUS, offering insights on the efficacy of the EUS Fine Needle Biopsy (FNB) device, the potential of EUS-SWE as a reliable diagnostic tool, and tips from our subject matter experts.

At Our Core

Q&A with Olympus’ CMO John de Csepel: A Professional and Personal Take on Colorectal Cancer Screening

Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Global Head of Medical and Scientific Affairs at Olympus Corporation John de Csepel, MD, talks about his career and health milestones, both of which mark his commitment to advocating for colorectal cancer screening as a means for early detection and treatment.

At Our Core

The Power of Persistence: Championing Early CRC Screening

Working at Olympus, I am exposed to many conversations about the importance of early detection, diagnosis, and treatment. I hear from survivors, caregivers, and physicians about the rising prevalence of colorectal cancer among younger individuals. These stories reinforced my determination to ensure Ryan received the necessary screening.

At Our Core

My Colonoscopy Story

Joe Faratzis was only 29 years old when he was diagnosed with Stage IV colorectal cancer (CRC). He had no family history of CRC but started experiencing unusual symptoms in January 2019 that led to a series of doctor’s appointments, tests and his eventual diagnosis of rectal cancer.

Inside Olympus

In Memoriam: Celebrating the Legacy of Pres Judy

We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Coleman Preston Judy Jr. (“Pres”), a cherished colleague, mentor, and friend, who dedicated 40 remarkable years of service to Olympus Corporation of the Americas. Pres officially retired from Olympus in March 2015. As we reflect on his contributions and enduring legacy, we are reminded of the indelible mark he left on our organization and the broader medical community.

Research Round-Up

Imaging Modalities of the EVIS X1™ Endoscopy System: What’s Everyone Seeing?

To read these publications and other papers on the imaging modalities available on the EVIS X1 endoscopy system, visit our Clinical Studies page!

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