--- title: Innovation Vault - Blog | Christopher Montalbano description: Christopher Montalbano is the CEO of MIDI Medical Device Development in Smithtown New York --- [CALL: 631-467-8686](tel:631-467-8686) [CALL ![](https://blog.midipd.com/hubfs/MIDI_April_2020_Theme/Images/call.png)](tel:631-467-8686) [EMAIL ![](https://blog.midipd.com/hubfs/MIDI_April_2020_Theme/Images/email.png)](mailto:innovation@midipd.com) [![MIDI](https://blog.midipd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MIDI_April_2020_Theme/images/logo.png?width=200&height=2048&name=logo.png "MIDI")](https://www.midipd.com/) - [About MIDI](https://www.midipd.com/about.php) - [Our Process](https://www.midipd.com/process.php) - [Services](https://www.midipd.com/process.php) - [Case Studies](https://www.midipd.com/gallery.php) - [Healthcare Strategy](https://www.midipd.com/healthcare.php) - [Innovation Vault](https://info.midipd.com/podcast) - [News](https://www.midipd.com/news/) - [Contact](https://www.midipd.com/contact.php) - [About MIDI](https://www.midipd.com/about.php) - [About MIDI](https://www.midipd.com/about.php) - [Product Experience](https://www.midipd.com/about_product.php) - [Interaction/Environment](https://www.midipd.com/about_interactive.php) - [Development Inputs](https://www.midipd.com/about_development.php) - [Value-Added MFG and Industry Partner Network](https://www.midipd.com/go-china.php) - [Our Process](https://www.midipd.com/process.php) - [Process Overview](https://www.midipd.com/process.php) - [DevelopmentDNA Steps](https://www.midipd.com/process_development.php) - [Regulatory Compliance](https://www.midipd.com/process_regulatory.php) - [Services](https://www.midipd.com/process.php) - [Research (Discover/Uncover)](https://www.midipd.com/services.php) - [Strategic Product Planning](https://www.midipd.com/services_strategic.php) - [Technology & IP Development](https://www.midipd.com/services_technology.php) - [Regulatory & Certifications](https://www.midipd.com/services_regulatory.php) - [Industrial Design/Innovation](https://www.midipd.com/services_industrial.php) - [Usability & Ergonomics](https://www.midipd.com/services_usability.php) - [Mechanical/MFG Engineering](https://www.midipd.com/services_mechanical.php) - [Engineering Analysis](https://www.midipd.com/services_engineering.php) - [Computer Aided Design](https://www.midipd.com/services_computer.php) - [Electrical Engineering](https://www.midipd.com/services_electrical.php) - [Interaction Design/GUI](https://www.midipd.com/services_interaction.php) - [Software Development](https://www.midipd.com/services_software.php) - [Rapid Prototyping](https://www.midipd.com/services_rapid.php) - [Manufacturing Liaison](https://www.midipd.com/services_manufacturing.php) - [Case Studies](https://www.midipd.com/gallery.php) - [Healthcare Strategy](https://www.midipd.com/healthcare.php) - [The Deep Dive: DevelopmentDNA](https://www.midipd.com/healthcare.php) - [Regulatory & Certification](https://www.midipd.com/healthcare_regulatory.php) - [Meaningful Relationships](https://www.midipd.com/healthcare_meaningful.php) - [Designing Globally](https://www.midipd.com/healthcare_designing.php) - [Environmental Field Context](https://www.midipd.com/healthcare_environmental.php) - [Surgeon to Patient](https://www.midipd.com/healthcare_surgeon.php) - [Optimize: Time, Money, Reliability](https://www.midipd.com/healthcare_optimize.php) - [Innovation Vault](https://info.midipd.com/podcast) - [Podcast](https://info.midipd.com/podcast) - [Blog](https://blog.midipd.com/blog) - [White Papers](https://info.midipd.com/white-papers) - [News](http://midipd.com/news/) - [News](http://midipd.com/news/) - [Awards](https://www.midipd.com/contact_awards.php) - [Contact](https://www.midipd.com/contact.php) - [Contact Us](https://www.midipd.com/contact.php) - [Client Zone](https://www.midipd.com/contact_client.php) # Christopher Montalbano #### Christopher Montalbano is the CEO of MIDI Medical Device Development in Smithtown New York - [Podcast](https://info.midipd.com/podcast) - [Blog](https://blog.midipd.com/blog) - [White Papers](https://info.midipd.com/white-papers) [Closed System Automation in a Point-of-Care Approach for CAR T-cell Fabrication](https://blog.midipd.com/blog/closed-system-automation-in-a-point-of-care-approach-for-car-t-cell-fabrication) *October 11th, 2023* [![Closed System Automation in a Point-of-Care Approach for CAR T-cell Fabrication](https://blog.midipd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CAR%20T-cell%20Ep%205%20square%20(Twitter%20Post).png?width=767&name=CAR%20T-cell%20Ep%205%20square%20(Twitter%20Post).png)](https://blog.midipd.com/blog/closed-system-automation-in-a-point-of-care-approach-for-car-t-cell-fabrication) While cancer research has produced many advancements in the modern age, CAR T-cell therapy is one of the most impressive and promising. With the ability to target cancerous cells while leaving those... 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Click Image to Read More [Targeting Complex Cancers with CAR T-cell Therapy: Efficacy & Innovation](https://blog.midipd.com/blog/targeting-complex-cancers-with-car-t-cell-therapy-efficacy-innovation) *September 18th, 2023* [![Targeting Complex Cancers with CAR T-cell Therapy: Efficacy & Innovation](https://blog.midipd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CAR%20T-cell%20Ep%203%20square%20(Twitter%20Post)%20(1).png?width=767&name=CAR%20T-cell%20Ep%203%20square%20(Twitter%20Post)%20(1).png)](https://blog.midipd.com/blog/targeting-complex-cancers-with-car-t-cell-therapy-efficacy-innovation) Although great strides have been made towards developing safer and more effective treatments for cancers of all types in the past few decades, the fact remains, some forms of this complex disease are... Click Image to Read More [Ushering a New Era of Cancer Treatment with Democratization of CAR T-cell Therapy](https://blog.midipd.com/blog/the-beginnings-of-healthcares-next-iteration-innovations-in-rapid-diagnostics-post-pandemic-and-beyond-0-0-0) *August 21st, 2023* [![Ushering a New Era of Cancer Treatment with Democratization of CAR T-cell Therapy](https://blog.midipd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CAR%20T-cell%20Ep%201%20square%20(Twitter%20Post).png?width=767&name=CAR%20T-cell%20Ep%201%20square%20(Twitter%20Post).png)](https://blog.midipd.com/blog/the-beginnings-of-healthcares-next-iteration-innovations-in-rapid-diagnostics-post-pandemic-and-beyond-0-0-0) Today's common cancer treatments are notoriously intense and physically taxing, with varying effectiveness. Fortunately, advancements in research and technology have made possible a new treatment... Click Image to Read More [Designing for the Supply Chain Shift: Mitigation Tips for MedTech Printed Circuit Boards](https://blog.midipd.com/blog/designing-for-the-supply-chain-shift-mitigation-tips-for-medtech-printed-circuit-boards) *May 18th, 2022* [![Designing for the Supply Chain Shift: Mitigation Tips for MedTech Printed Circuit Boards](https://blog.midipd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_4%20-%20Medtech%20DFX%20Series%20-%201200X628%20(1).jpg?width=767&name=Blog_4%20-%20Medtech%20DFX%20Series%20-%201200X628%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.midipd.com/blog/designing-for-the-supply-chain-shift-mitigation-tips-for-medtech-printed-circuit-boards) Electronics have become a particular pain point for manufacturers in all flavors of industry. So it should come as no surprise that special attention should be given to DFSC (Design For Supply Chain)... 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