Jodi Rebuffoni

About Jodi Rebuffoni

I have been working in healthcare technology development for more than 25 years. My experience ranges from regulatory management of clinical trials for new drug therapies, to medical affairs in oncology supportive care, and technology commercialization at a public university. I\'ve worked in various technology types and therapeutic areas. In the past 10 years I\'ve developed expertise in translating academic research into innovations that have real world impact. I currently oversee a portfolio of grant funding programs at the University of Minnesota, each intended to improve human health through innovation. A bit more about me:My background in Journalism drives me to clearly communicate the impact of my work to othersI am a creative thinker known for busting through the status quo towards excellenceI am a resilient leader, helping teams and organizations move forward through changeI am passionate about the potential of new innovations bringing much needed hope and care to patientsI have a child with special cognitive and medical needs, so I have a particular interest in pediatrics. As part of the Office of Discovery and Translation at UMN, I\'ve reviewed thousands of funding proposals for healthcare technology and learned what it takes for these innovations to succeed. I get my energy from seeing work we have supported move into real world use where it can help people.Views and opinions expressed are my own and do not reflect that of my employer.

Experience

1. Executive Manager

   Pediatric Device Innovation Consortium

   Jan 2014 — Present

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism and Environmental Science

  1997 — 2000