Investigator-Initiated Research
Wright is committed to collaboration with the Scientific and Research community by offering a program which plays a vital role in expanding and improving patient care through the support of Investigator Initiated Research.
Wright’s Investigator Initiated Research Program serves as an option to ensure that the promising advancement of medical and scientific knowledge related to extremity products, relevant disease state and functional impairment remains up-to-date.
The program is open to all researchers globally who are interested in conducting their own research. Depending on the type of research, Wright may provide support in the form of medical devices, instruments or funding for preclinical and post-market clinical development activities. The request must be within Fair Market Value (FMV) for the consideration given and must be on-label if the funding or support requested involves the use of Wright products. If approved by Wright’s internal process, funding will be managed through a contractual agreement between Wright and the Research sponsor.
Types of Research Eligible for Support:
- Clinical studies to include observational studies, such as epidemiology studies and certain outcomes research studies where the primary focus is the scientific understanding of disease process
- In vitro, animal and mechanical testing
Wright Medical’s areas of interest include, but are not exclusive to:
Biologics
- AUGMENT® Bone Graft and AUGMENT® Injectable
- Revision Hindfoot and Joint Arthrodesis
- High-Risk Hindfoot and Ankle Fusions in the Elderly and Patients with Co-morbidities (Diabetes, Smoking, etc.)
- Complex Joint Arthroplasty
Lower Extremities
- Total Ankle Replacement and Revisions Utilizing PROPHECY™ Preoperative Navigation Guides
- Revision Total Ankle Replacements Utilizing the INVISION™ Total Ankle Revision System
- Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) procedures in the Foot and Ankle/Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs)
- Utilization of SALVATION™ 2 Limb Salvage Systems; 3Di Plating, External Fixation, Fusion Bolts and Beams
- CARTIVA® Synthetic Cartilage Implant clinical experience and observational studies for hallux rigidus
- CARTIVA® Synthetic Cartilage Implant biomechanics
Upper Extremities
- Evaluation BLUEPRINT™ Planning Software
- New Bearing Materials in the Shoulder
- Revision Arthroplasty
- Augmented Glenoid Procedures
- Stemless Arthroplasty Technology
- Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty
If you’re interested in submitting your ideas, please fill out the Research Request Form and submit to Wright along with:
- Up to date CV
- Protocol with as much information as possible (objective, population size, methods, and outcomes) a preliminary draft will be accepted for assessment purposes
- Detailed budget
Proceed to Research Request Form
You may complete the form, upload your CV, provide protocol and budget information by clicking the button above. Or you may reach us directly by email at [email protected].
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Reimbursement and Market Access Team
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Mickey BrownVice PresidentReimbursement & Market Access[email protected] |
Mickey has over 29 years of experience working in Healthcare. After graduating with a B.A. from Millsaps College, Mickey started his career working for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi before moving to a small hospital owned HMO, then United Healthcare and finally finishing his Health Plan experience back at BCBSMS. Mickey moved into the Life Science space in 2005 working for Medtronic Spine, Cochlear Americas and now with Wright Medical. Mickey is a certified Managed Healthcare Professional with AHIP and has a certificate in Health Economics from the University of Washington.
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Kari SmithDirectorHealthcare Policy & Reimbursement Operations[email protected] |
Kari joined Wright Medical in 2016 and currently serves as the Director of Health Policy and Reimbursement Operations. Kari has 24 years of tenure in Medical Technology commercialization, having spent the last 18 years dedicated to ensuring patient access to therapy across the continuum of pharmaceuticals, biologics and medical device. Her experience includes launching start-up Market Access departments, leading Payer Engagement and Provider Reimbursement field teams, oversight of Health Policy and Government Affairs, directing Value and Outcomes development programs, as well as operational management of Patient Support services. Kari lives in Fort Worth with her daughter close by attending Texas Christian University.
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Caryn LaxSenior Project ManagerReimbursement & Market Access[email protected] |
Caryn started her healthcare career instructing health statistics and health economics at junior colleges. She then moved into budget and contract negotiations for oncology, cardiovascular and orthopedic clinical trials. She has been with Wright Medical since 2014 and has contributed in operations and analytical roles, and joined the Reimbursement & Market Access team, as Senior Project Manager, in 2019. Caryn has a BBA in Economics from Belmont University and MBA from Cumberland University.
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Mark SpinnatoDirector of Reimbursement, Regional AccessSouth East and South Central Regions[email protected] |
Mark Spinnato joined Wright Medical through the CARTIVA acquisition last year after serving as the company’s Director of Market Access and Reimbursement. He transitioned into the Director of Reimbursement, Regional Access position for the South East and South Central regions. Mark has 14+ years of medical device reimbursement experience and has worked with various companies including Medtronic, Intersect ENT and J&J. Prior to moving to the device industry, he managed provider networks and negotiated hospital contracts for commercial payers. Mark lives in the Tamp Bay area with his wife and two children.
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Jim MeyerDirector of Reimbursement, Regional AccessNorth East and North Central Regions[email protected] |
Jim Meyer joined the Wright Medical Reimbursement & Market Access team last year as Director of Reimbursement, Regional Access for the North East and North Central regions, after spending 20 years in reimbursement roles with Johnson and Johnson, Novartis and UCB. Jim has worked in leadership positions on District, Regional and National levels. In addition, he has worked with multiple biologics and medical device products during his tenure. Jim lives in Pittsburgh with his wife and 3 daughters.
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Alicia RomanoDirector of Reimbursement, Regional AccessNorth West and South West Regions[email protected] |
Alicia has over 15 years experience in Reimbursement, Market Access and Health Policy. Prior to joining Wright Medical last year, Alicia has worked for Johnson & Johnson and Genentech, Inc., as well as a private Orthopedic practice. Alicia resides in the Bay Area.
