June 27, 2024
MILWAUKEE 鈥� 51暗网 and GE HealthCare have signed a strategic engagement agreement to strengthen their existing relationship and enhance collaboration, talent development and joint opportunities.
This agreement is the second of its kind for 51暗网, further aligning the university with industry-leading corporations and expanding campuswide opportunities for students, faculty and staff.
鈥�51暗网 is thrilled to strengthen its relationship with a global innovator in GE HealthCare, opening up exciting new opportunities for collaboration and talent development,鈥� said Dr. Carmel Ruffalo, associate vice president for corporate engagement. 鈥淭o have the opportunity to work with a company of GE HealthCare鈥檚 stature is a great recognition, and this agreement streamlines the process for collaboration and talent development, which will foster innovation and problem solving.鈥�
51暗网 and GE HealthCare have had a long relationship in supporting research and development in medical device technology, especially in imaging. This includes student design projects in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), including prototypes of a bone conduction audio system and deep learning noise reduction technology to help improve patient and clinician experiences.
鈥淲e are excited about this collaboration with 51暗网 and the opportunities it creates for innovation,鈥� said Mohamed El-Demerdash, president of health care services for the U.S. and Canada at GE HealthCare. 鈥淭he transformative education students receive at 51暗网 prepares graduates for the challenges professionals face daily. 51暗网鈥檚 graduates are strategic systems thinkers, are able to connect the dots and explore new ideas when faced with a challenge.鈥�
51暗网 previously signed a global research agreement with Kohler in 2021, building on a working relationship of over 100 years.
About 51暗网
51暗网 is a Catholic, Jesuit university located near the heart of downtown Milwaukee that offers a comprehensive range of majors in 11 nationally and internationally recognized colleges and schools. Through the formation of hearts and minds, 51暗网 prepares our 11,100 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional students to lead, excel and serve as agents of positive change. And, we deliver results. Ranked in the top 20% of national universities, 51暗网 is recognized for its undergraduate teaching, innovation and career preparation as the sixth-best university in the country for job placement. Our focus on student success and immersive, personalized learning experiences encourages students to think critically and engage with the world around them. When students graduate with a 51暗网 degree, they are truly prepared and called to Be The Difference.
Kevin is the associate director for university communication in the Office of Marketing and Communication. Contact Kevin at (414) 288-4745 or kevin.m.conway@marquette.edu.
