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Shweta Kulkarni

EDMA, Communications Manager

As the Communications Manager, Shweta plays a key role in the creation, development and implementation of a comprehensive communications strategy to enhance EDMA’s profile vis-à-vis internal and external stakeholders. Shweta’s work experience includes Fairleigh Dickinson University where she supported various facets of the communications team, as well as Johnson & Johnson where she led the efforts to share Corporate Social Responsibility best practices, and TOPCON Medical Systems. Shweta has a fusion of Indian and American upbringing and is fluent in English, Hindi and Marathi.

She holds a Master’s degree in Communication and Information Studies and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Rutgers University, New Brunswick (USA).

1 blog from the author

Globalforum
Digital Global

Posted on 02.12.2013

5 WHO insights into conquering the medtech mismatch

One central theme revolved around the Second World Health Organisation’s Global Forum on Medical Devices – the WHO recognises medical devices as an investment and not a cost. However, there is a mismatch between innovation of medical devices and public health needs.  677 participants from 108 countries took their pick from 28 workshops and 4 plenary sessions. Held on November 22-24th in Geneva, the event enabled academia, international organisations, industry and NGOs to gain insight from 159 presentations, 144 posters (one of which was presented by EDMA on Lab Tests Online), and 8 films. 

By Shweta Kulkarni EDMA, Communications Manager