{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Advancing Healthcare Through Simulation","title":"Investing in Innovation: How Simulation Powers Economic Growth","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1472,"description":"In this episode, we’re joined by Robert Sikora of Edmonton Global to explore the intersection of simulation-based healthcare training and economic development. Robert shares how Edmonton’s growing reputation in health and life sciences is driving international interest—and how simulation is becoming a vital pillar in attracting investment and accelerating innovation.\nWe explore:\nWhy global investors and startups are looking to Alberta—and specifically Edmonton—as a rising health and life sciences hub\nHow simulation tools like CAMS at NAIT help companies validate medical devices before going to market\nThe role of risk mitigation, workforce development, and R&D cost savings in choosing a region for innovation\nThe collaborative advantage of Edmonton’s ecosystem—where post-secondaries, industry, and government work in harmony\nHow simulation is reshaping regulatory readiness, product validation, and clinical training\nWhat attendees can expect from the upcoming Provincial Simulation Summit on May 7\nLearn more at “Advancing Healthcare through Simulation: A Provincial Summit” hosted by CAMS at NAIT on May 7\nAbout:\nNAIT Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation – Visit\nThis series was produced by Road 55 in Edmonton, Alberta – Learn more at: road55.ca","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/rMDOfiwGoFs2dIN2hvQSbLwmwYS-gC3_5VIJqsGL3fk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMGIx/MDA0OWIwNmFhM2Ew/ZjdmZTQ3Mzk5YjRi/MWRkNS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}