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1 Maria Keckan and Neil McCormick 2020-08-10 McCormick, Neil (interviewee), Keckan, Maria (interviewee), Spohn, Benjamin (interviewer) In this interview Keckan and McCormick talk about their careers pre-Cinecraft, their early time at Cinecraft and the changes that have happened in the film production industry since they purchased the company in 1984. Before coming to Cinecraft, Keckan worked as a producer making medical education films. McCormick joined Cinecraft in 1977 after attending graduate school at CUNY. He has always been interested in filmmaking. McCormick talks about evolving film production technology from joining...
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In this interview Keckan and McCormick talk about their careers pre-Cinecraft, their early time at Cinecraft and the changes that have happened in the film production industry since they purchased the company in 1984. Before coming to Cinecraft, Keckan worked as a producer making medical education films. McCormick joined Cinecraft in 1977 after attending graduate school at CUNY. He has always been interested in filmmaking. McCormick talks about evolving film production technology from joining the company in 1977. Both Keckan and McCormick talk about the challenges of buying the company and upgrading the existing equipment. Their troubles were financial and personal as existing employees were wary of the new management. McCormick provides a start to finish descriptions of some of the productions he worked on including Where the River Enters the Sea and Sohio Today and Tomorrow. They talk about some of Cinecraft's more recent developments, and how production has changed since the 1980s. McCormick explains that Cinecraft had always specialized in sound and producing high quality sound recordings to accompany their films. McCormick explains how the work Cinecraft does has become less segmented as one person can do multiple jobs, and that company employs more people now than it did in 1984. Both Keckan and McCormick talk about the importance of e-learning to Cinecraft's current work. Keckan explains the her son, Dan, is responsible for driving the growth of e-learning to the point of where it has become Cinecraft's largest source of business. McCormick offers his thoughts on digital media and the importance of non-destructive editing allowing for multiple lossless cuts. Keckan talks about some of Cinecraft's work with non-profit organizations. Keckan and McCormick talk about their philosophy of running a business and working with clients as the company hits 80 years in operation. They talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted work at Cinecraft. They talk about their future hopes for the company, and how Keckan's son and his business partner have expanded the company from local, to national, and then international.
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Cinecraft oral histories (Accession 2021.206) MariaKeckanandNeilMcCormick08102020 Cinecraft Oral Histories
2 John Culley 2020-07-16 Culley, John (interviewee), Spohn, Benjamin (interviewer) In this interview John provides a biographical sketch of his parents, the founders of Cinecraft and elaborates on the company's Ohio roots. He explains how his father was a self-taught multi-talented man, who worked as a jeweler before moving to Hollywood, California and starting working in the film industry both as an actor and in production. After his experience in Hollywood, Culley's father moved back to Ohio in order to start his own industrial film production company. Culley describes...
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In this interview John provides a biographical sketch of his parents, the founders of Cinecraft and elaborates on the company's Ohio roots. He explains how his father was a self-taught multi-talented man, who worked as a jeweler before moving to Hollywood, California and starting working in the film industry both as an actor and in production. After his experience in Hollywood, Culley's father moved back to Ohio in order to start his own industrial film production company. Culley describes the early days of the company and how his parents met. Both were working in the film business at the time. Culley tells stories about growing up with a growing family run business, including work he did there as a child and young man. Culley explains how technology changed over his time with company and provides an in-depth description of sound editing, and technology from the 1940s and during the time he worked there in 1960s and 1970s. He also talks about a job he held at CBS in Cleveland Ohio, a position held by his twin brother and his younger brother. He explains the working relationship between Cinecraft and a scriptwriting company called Storycraft. He also talks about the importance of 16mm film and teleprompters in Cinecraft's productions. Culley talks about how Cinecraft built and maintained relationships with advertising agencies.
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Cinecraft oral histories (Accession 2021.206) JohnCulley07162020 Cinecraft Oral Histories
3 James "Jim" R. Haviland 2020-09-14 Haviland, Jim (James R.) (interviewee), Spohn, Benjamin (interviewer) In this interview James Haviland tells stories about his grandfather, Robert "Bob" Haviland, an early producer at Cinecraft Productions in Cleveland, Ohio. Topics discussed include the elder Haviland's brief career as a professional tuba player and other life stories. Haviland talks about his grandfather's background in audiovisual work and the jobs he held before joining Cinecraft. Haviland also describes his grandfather's approach to his work at Cinecraft and how he got the job. Haviland...
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In this interview James Haviland tells stories about his grandfather, Robert "Bob" Haviland, an early producer at Cinecraft Productions in Cleveland, Ohio. Topics discussed include the elder Haviland's brief career as a professional tuba player and other life stories. Haviland talks about his grandfather's background in audiovisual work and the jobs he held before joining Cinecraft. Haviland also describes his grandfather's approach to his work at Cinecraft and how he got the job. Haviland explained that his grandfather preferred the stability of having a regular job over the instability of working on movies in Hollywood. Haviland also shares how his grandfather traveled to Los Angeles, California in order to secure Hollywood actors for Cinecraft productions. He also talks about his grandfather's role in syncing audio and film together, especially 16mm. Haviland retired from Cinecraft in the 1970s. He had a film studio in his house and made films in his retirement.
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Cinecraft oral histories (Accession 2021.206) JimHaviland09142020 Cinecraft Oral Histories
4 Bob Schneider 2020-09-17 Schneider, Robert A. (interviewee), Spohn, Benjamin (interviewer) In this interview, Robert Schneider answers follow-up questions from his first interview on August 5, 2020. He goes into the creative process on some of Cinecraft's productions, including a directorial job for the U.S. Navy after the original producer, Bob Haviland suffered a heart attack. Schneider continues to talk about working with Haviland, including his unique method of organizing projects with a system of colored pencils. Schneider contrasts this to his organization method, which...
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In this interview, Robert Schneider answers follow-up questions from his first interview on August 5, 2020. He goes into the creative process on some of Cinecraft's productions, including a directorial job for the U.S. Navy after the original producer, Bob Haviland suffered a heart attack. Schneider continues to talk about working with Haviland, including his unique method of organizing projects with a system of colored pencils. Schneider contrasts this to his organization method, which imitated Gene Rodenberry's index card system that he used on Star Trek. He also talks about how he learned to do the job watching Ray Culley on the job. He talks about doing live action sound work when sharing works in progress with clients. He compares this experience to working as a disc-jockey. Schneider talks about how recording and television technologies changed over time.
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Cinecraft oral histories (Accession 2021.206) BobSchneider09172020 Cinecraft Oral Histories
5 Bob and Nancy Schneider 2020-08-05 Schneider, Robert A. (interviewee), Schneider, Nancy (interviewee), Spohn, Benjamin (interviewer) Bob Schneider discusses his background in photography and video. He explains that his interest in these fields came from his grandfather. He joined Cinecraft in 1964 and began work after serving in the U.S. Army. In addition to working at Cinecraft, Schneider also worked as an independent DJ. Schneider provides a detailed overview on recording technology dating to the 1950s and 1960s. Nancy Schneider talks about her work at Storycraft, a sister company to Cinecraft. She worked on a radio...
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Bob Schneider discusses his background in photography and video. He explains that his interest in these fields came from his grandfather. He joined Cinecraft in 1964 and began work after serving in the U.S. Army. In addition to working at Cinecraft, Schneider also worked as an independent DJ. Schneider provides a detailed overview on recording technology dating to the 1950s and 1960s. Nancy Schneider talks about her work at Storycraft, a sister company to Cinecraft. She worked on a radio program called Salespoint, a program Westinghouse used to keep their traveling salesmen up to date on the company's products. Both of the Schneiders explain that Cinecraft was the top production company in Cleveland and they talk about how Cinecraft compared to other local production companies. They explain the relationship between Cinecraft and Storycraft.
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Cinecraft oral histories (Accession 2021.206) BobandNancySchneider08052020 Cinecraft Oral Histories
6 Jeff Yorker interview 2020-01-16 Yorker, Jeffrey, 1954 (interviewee), Hologic (Firm) (associated name), Spohn, Benjamin (interviewer) In this interview, Jeff Yorker talks about his career with DuPont, AGFA, and Hologic and his work in the diagnostic medical business. Yorker discusses the many projects he worked with including the development of Selenia, a digital mammography system. Yorker walks through the process of research and development for each of these projects including, patenting and work with the FDA. He also spends a large part of the interview comparing his work with DuPont and Hologic.
Hologic Medical Imaging oral histories (Accession 2020.201) 2020201_Yorker_Jeff_20200116 Hologic Digital Mammography oral histories
7 Loren Niklason interview 2020-08-26 Niklason, Loren, 1952- (interviewee), Hologic (Firm) (associated name), Spohn, Benjamin (interviewer) In this interview, Loren Niklason discusses his role in developing breast tomosynthesis. Niklason walks through the system of tomosynthesis and how it was adapted for breast imaging. Niklason provides an in-depth explanation of breast tomosynthesis, how it differed from standard mammography, and the challenges of tomosynthesis. Niklason also shares the process of working with the FDA and other agencies throughout his time at Hologic.
Hologic Medical Imaging oral histories (Accession 2020.201) 2020201_Niklason_Loren_20200826 Hologic Digital Mammography oral histories
8 John Pekarsky interview 2021-04-01 Pekarsky, John, 1953- (interviewee), Hologic (Firm) (associated name), Spohn, Benjamin (interviewer) In this interview, Pekarsky details his work experiences for Siemens, Trex Medical, and Hologic. Pekarsky spent his career in sales and spends time talking about the many changes he implemented as the Senior VP of Sales at Hologic. This included changes to the compensation and award system, the annual meetings, and the overall structure of Hologic's sales approach. Pekarsky also mentions some of his specific experiences in the medical sales industry including meeting cancer survivors,...
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In this interview, Pekarsky details his work experiences for Siemens, Trex Medical, and Hologic. Pekarsky spent his career in sales and spends time talking about the many changes he implemented as the Senior VP of Sales at Hologic. This included changes to the compensation and award system, the annual meetings, and the overall structure of Hologic's sales approach. Pekarsky also mentions some of his specific experiences in the medical sales industry including meeting cancer survivors, travelling to RSNA and other trade shows, and his relationships with his Hologic colleagues.
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Hologic Medical Imaging oral histories (Accession 2020.201) 2020201_Pekarsky_John_20210401 Hologic Digital Mammography oral histories
9 Cornell Williams interview 2021-03-18 Williams, Cornell, 1959- (interviewee), Hologic (Firm) (associated name), Spohn, Benjamin (interviewer) In this interview, Williams discusses his educational and life experiences that led him to work as an engineer for Hologic. Williams offers his views and beliefs on education, work, and life and shares some of the insights that he has gained throughout his career. Williams walks through the processes of creating and marketing a new technology and some of the key steps he has experience with including patenting, development, and working with doctors.
Hologic Medical Imaging oral histories (Accession 2020.201) 2020201_Williams_Cornell_20210318 Hologic Digital Mammography oral histories
10 Jay Stein interview, part 1 2020-06-26 Stein, Jay, 1942- (interviewee), Hologic (Firm) (associated name), Spohn, Benjamin (interviewer) In this interview, Jay Stein details his journey to working at Hologic. He goes into detail about his education and work with American Science and Engineering, including his work with NASA to measure x-rays reflected from the moon. Within this discussion, Stein talks about his interest and experience working with x-ray technology, which ultimately led him to start a company called Diagnostic Technology with David Ellenbogen. Stein compares his work with x-ray technology that deals with...
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In this interview, Jay Stein details his journey to working at Hologic. He goes into detail about his education and work with American Science and Engineering, including his work with NASA to measure x-rays reflected from the moon. Within this discussion, Stein talks about his interest and experience working with x-ray technology, which ultimately led him to start a company called Diagnostic Technology with David Ellenbogen. Stein compares his work with x-ray technology that deals with baggage inspection systems and the technology used in medical imaging, such as mammography machines. Throughout much of the interview, Stein refers to his friendship and business partnership with David Ellenbogen, and how their relationship was a key factor in the success of Hologic.
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Hologic Medical Imaging oral histories (Accession 2020.201) 2020201_Stein_Jay_20200626 Hologic Digital Mammography oral histories
11 Dr. Sally Friedewald interview 2020-07-27 Friedewald, Sally (Sarah), 1971- (interviewee), Hologic (Firm) (associated name), Spohn, Benjamin (interviewer) In this interview, Dr. Sally Friedewald walks through her work with mammography and medical imaging. Dr. Friedewald spends a lot of time discussing the transition from film to digital mammography and then the switch from 2D mammography to tomosynthesis. Dr. Friedewald also explains the benefits and drawbacks of tomosynthesis and her work leading a research unit in tomosynthesis.
Hologic Medical Imaging oral histories (Accession 2020.201) 2020201_Friedewald_Sally_20200727 Hologic Digital Mammography oral histories
12 Pam Cumming interview 2020-07-15 Cumming, Pam, 1956 (interviewee), Hologic (Firm) (associated name), Spohn, Benjamin (interviewer) In this interview, Pam Cumming talks about her career in marketing within the medical imaging field. Cumming explains how her educational and career choices led her to work for Hologic starting in 2001. At Hologic, Cumming worked in the Marketing and Communications department and helped share the company's messaging surrounding their new technology, including tomosynthesis. Cumming details how she used marketing to convince medical professionals and patients alike that digital mammography and...
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In this interview, Pam Cumming talks about her career in marketing within the medical imaging field. Cumming explains how her educational and career choices led her to work for Hologic starting in 2001. At Hologic, Cumming worked in the Marketing and Communications department and helped share the company's messaging surrounding their new technology, including tomosynthesis. Cumming details how she used marketing to convince medical professionals and patients alike that digital mammography and other new technologies were effective and safe.
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Hologic Medical Imaging oral histories (Accession 2020.201) 2020201_Cumming_Pam_20200715 Hologic Digital Mammography oral histories
13 Carlene West interview 2020-02-10 West, Carlene (interviewee), Hologic (Firm) (associated name), Spohn, Benjamin (interviewer) In this interview, Carlene West describes her career with Hologic working as a consultant and in the accounting and finances division. West details some of the ways that the 2008 recession impacted Hologic and her involvement with the development of the medical imaging and mammography focus at Hologic.
Hologic Medical Imaging oral histories (Accession 2020.201) 2020201_West_Carlene_20200210 Hologic Digital Mammography oral histories
14 Andy Smith interview 2020-06-24 Smith, Andrew, 1954- (interviewee), Hologic (Firm) (associated name), Spohn, Benjamin (interviewer) In this interview, Andy Smith explains his work with Hologic and the intricacies of the medical imaging equipment. He details his interactions with the FDA, insurance companies, and other outside organizations and as well as his role in travelling domestically and internationally to explain Hologic's technology to others.
Hologic Medical Imaging oral histories (Accession 2020.201) 2020201_Smith_Andy_20200624 Hologic Digital Mammography oral histories
15 Lothar Jeromin interview 2020-06-12 Jeromin, Lothar, 1942- (interviewee), Hologic (Firm) (associated name), Spohn, Benjamin (interviewer) In this interview, Lothar Jeromin talks about his work in medical imaging and his time developing direct radiography. Jeromin compares his experiences working for Xerox, DuPont, and Hologic and each company's culture and primary goals. Jeromin also details the process of developing direct radiography, including some of its challenges and other uses. Jeromin, through this interview, provides an in-depth look at direct radiography and his career in the medical imaging industry.
Hologic Medical Imaging oral histories (Accession 2020.201) 2020201_Jeromin_Lothar_20200612 Hologic Digital Mammography oral histories
16 Jay Stein interview, part 2 2020-06-29 Stein, Jay, 1942- (interviewee), Hologic (Firm) (associated name), Spohn, Benjamin (interviewer) In this interview, Jay Stein continues his interview after concluding the first part on June 26th, 2020. In this second part, Stein goes into more detail about his time with Hologic. This includes discussions about the acquisition of other smaller technology companies, work with the FDA, and the overall company culture. Towards the end of the interview, Stein reflects on his career with Hologic and relationship with David Ellenbogen, including the highlights of his work.
Hologic Medical Imaging oral histories (Accession 2020.201) 2020201_Stein_Jay_20200629 Hologic Digital Mammography oral histories
17 John Pekarsky interview [transcript] 2021-04-01 Pekarsky, John, 1953- (interviewee), Hologic (Firm) (associated name), Spohn, Benjamin (interviewer) In this interview, Pekarsky details his work experiences for Siemens, Trex Medical, and Hologic. Pekarsky spent his career in sales and spends time talking about the many changes he implemented as the Senior VP of Sales at Hologic. This included changes to the compensation and award system, the annual meetings, and the overall structure of Hologic's sales approach. Pekarsky also mentions some of his specific experiences in the medical sales industry including meeting cancer survivors,...
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In this interview, Pekarsky details his work experiences for Siemens, Trex Medical, and Hologic. Pekarsky spent his career in sales and spends time talking about the many changes he implemented as the Senior VP of Sales at Hologic. This included changes to the compensation and award system, the annual meetings, and the overall structure of Hologic's sales approach. Pekarsky also mentions some of his specific experiences in the medical sales industry including meeting cancer survivors, travelling to RSNA and other trade shows, and his relationships with his Hologic colleagues.
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Hologic Medical Imaging oral histories (Accession 2020.201) 2020201_Pekarsky_John_20210401_transcript Hologic Digital Mammography oral histories
18 Lead Graffiti, Ray Nichols and Jilly Cypher interview [transcript] 2021-05-03 Nichols, Raymond, 1946- (interviewee), Cypher, Jill (interviewee), Hologic (Firm) (associated name), Spohn, Benjamin (interviewer) In this interview, Ray Nichols and Jill Cypher talk about their graphic design and advertising career and their work for Direct Radiography. In working for Direct Radiography, Nichols and Cypher worked with engineers and became very familiar with the company's technology and showcase this familiarity throughout the interview. They also go into many of the big campaigns that they worked on throughout their career, including design work for the Hagley Museum. Cypher and Nichols offer insight...
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In this interview, Ray Nichols and Jill Cypher talk about their graphic design and advertising career and their work for Direct Radiography. In working for Direct Radiography, Nichols and Cypher worked with engineers and became very familiar with the company's technology and showcase this familiarity throughout the interview. They also go into many of the big campaigns that they worked on throughout their career, including design work for the Hagley Museum. Cypher and Nichols offer insight into the advertising and graphic design industry and how that intersected with the medical imaging field.
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Hologic Medical Imaging oral histories (Accession 2020.201) 2020201_Nichols_Ray_and_Cypher_Jill_20210503_transcript Hologic Digital Mammography oral histories
19 Andy Smith interview [transcript] 2020-06-24 Smith, Andrew, 1954- (interviewee), Hologic (Firm) (associated name), Spohn, Benjamin (interviewer) In this interview, Andy Smith explains his work with Hologic and the intricacies of the medical imaging equipment. He details his interactions with the FDA, insurance companies, and other outside organizations and as well as his role in travelling domestically and internationally to explain Hologic's technology to others.
Hologic Medical Imaging oral histories (Accession 2020.201) 2020201_Smith_Andy_20200624_transcript Hologic Digital Mammography oral histories
20 Pam Cumming interview [transcript] 2020-07-15 Cumming, Pam, 1956 (interviewee), Hologic (Firm) (associated name), Spohn, Benjamin (interviewer) In this interview, Pam Cumming talks about her career in marketing within the medical imaging field. Cumming explains how her educational and career choices led her to work for Hologic starting in 2001. At Hologic, Cumming worked in the Marketing and Communications department and helped share the company's messaging surrounding their new technology, including tomosynthesis. Cumming details how she used marketing to convince medical professionals and patients alike that digital mammography and...
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In this interview, Pam Cumming talks about her career in marketing within the medical imaging field. Cumming explains how her educational and career choices led her to work for Hologic starting in 2001. At Hologic, Cumming worked in the Marketing and Communications department and helped share the company's messaging surrounding their new technology, including tomosynthesis. Cumming details how she used marketing to convince medical professionals and patients alike that digital mammography and other new technologies were effective and safe.
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Hologic Medical Imaging oral histories (Accession 2020.201) 2020201_Cumming_Pam_20200715_transcript Hologic Digital Mammography oral histories
21 Dr. Sally Friedewald interview [transcript] 2020-07-27 Friedewald, Sally (Sarah), 1971- (interviewee), Hologic (Firm) (associated name), Spohn, Benjamin (interviewer) In this interview, Dr. Sally Friedewald walks through her work with mammography and medical imaging. Dr. Friedewald spends a lot of time discussing the transition from film to digital mammography and then the switch from 2D mammography to tomosynthesis. Dr. Friedewald also explains the benefits and drawbacks of tomosynthesis and her work leading a research unit in tomosynthesis.
Hologic Medical Imaging oral histories (Accession 2020.201) 2020201_Friedewald_Sally_20200727_transcript Hologic Digital Mammography oral histories
22 Lothar Jeromin interview [transcript] 2020-06-12 Jeromin, Lothar, 1942- (interviewee), Hologic (Firm) (associated name), Spohn, Benjamin (interviewer) In this interview, Lothar Jeromin talks about his work in medical imaging and his time developing direct radiography. Jeromin compares his experiences working for Xerox, DuPont, and Hologic and each company's culture and primary goals. Jeromin also details the process of developing direct radiography, including some of its challenges and other uses. Jeromin, through this interview, provides an in-depth look at direct radiography and his career in the medical imaging industry.
Hologic Medical Imaging oral histories (Accession 2020.201) 2020201_Jeromin_Lothar_20200612_transcript Hologic Digital Mammography oral histories
23 Loren Niklason interview [transcript] 2020-08-26 Niklason, Loren, 1952- (interviewee), Hologic (Firm) (associated name), Spohn, Benjamin (interviewer) In this interview, Loren Niklason discusses his role in developing breast tomosynthesis. Niklason walks through the system of tomosynthesis and how it was adapted for breast imaging. Niklason provides an in-depth explanation of breast tomosynthesis, how it differed from standard mammography, and the challenges of tomosynthesis. Niklason also shares the process of working with the FDA and other agencies throughout his time at Hologic.
Hologic Medical Imaging oral histories (Accession 2020.201) 2020201_Niklason_Loren_20200826_transcript Hologic Digital Mammography oral histories
24 Cornell Williams interview [transcript] 2021-03-18 Williams, Cornell, 1959- (interviewee), Hologic (Firm) (associated name), Spohn, Benjamin (interviewer) In this interview, Williams discusses his educational and life experiences that led him to work as an engineer for Hologic. Williams offers his views and beliefs on education, work, and life and shares some of the insights that he has gained throughout his career. Williams walks through the processes of creating and marketing a new technology and some of the key steps he has experience with including patenting, development, and working with doctors.
Hologic Medical Imaging oral histories (Accession 2020.201) 2020201_Williams_Cornell_20210318_transcript Hologic Digital Mammography oral histories
25 Tom Umbel interview [transcript] 2020-06-09 Umbel, Thomas, 1954- (interviewee), Hologic (Firm) (associated name), Spohn, Benjamin (interviewer) In this interview, Tom Umbel describes his career in the medical imaging industry. Umbel started his career as a chemical engineer for DuPont and as a result of business acquisitions and transfers, he ended up working for Hologic as a business analyst. Umbel details the culture at Hologic and some of the many positive experiences and challenges he had while working there. Umbel also discusses his business relationship with outside groups such as the FDA, RSNA, international businesses, and...
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In this interview, Tom Umbel describes his career in the medical imaging industry. Umbel started his career as a chemical engineer for DuPont and as a result of business acquisitions and transfers, he ended up working for Hologic as a business analyst. Umbel details the culture at Hologic and some of the many positive experiences and challenges he had while working there. Umbel also discusses his business relationship with outside groups such as the FDA, RSNA, international businesses, and insurance companies.
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Hologic Medical Imaging oral histories (Accession 2020.201) 2020201_Umbel_Tom_20200609_transcript Hologic Digital Mammography oral histories

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