MD® in the Press: Awards, Media Features & Government Recognition
MD® in the Press
Awards, Media Features & Government Recognition
For nearly two decades, MD® and Dr. Susan Lin, M.D., have been recognized by the U.S. Department of Commerce, California state government, leading medical and beauty trade publications, consumer titles including Oprah, Allure, W, Women's Health, and Cosmopolitan, and global broadcast networks on three continents. La Canada Ventures, Inc., the physician-founded, minority and women-owned, veteran-owned small business behind MD®, holds federal NMSDC and WBENC certifications and exports to 24+ countries.
— Susan F. Lin, M.D., Physician Founder, MD®
Dr. Susan Lin, M.D. — U.S. Dept of Commerce Export Achievement Award (2016) · Verified by trade.gov
U.S. Federal & California State Government Recognition
La Canada Ventures, Inc. and Dr. Susan Lin, M.D. have been featured by the U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration, the California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development, and the U.S. Commercial Service in published success stories, featured-exporter profiles, and a U.S. Commercial Service podcast. Government .gov URLs below.
U.S. Dept of Commerce — ITA
"California Wellness Company Sees the Beauty in Exporting" — published Q&A success story featuring Dr. Susan Lin and La Canada Ventures.
View trade.gov story →California GO-Biz / STEP
California State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Success Story — published on the State of California's official export-business portal.
View business.ca.gov story →U.S. Commercial Service — Japan
Featured U.S. Exporter profile on the U.S. Commercial Service Japan Featured U.S. Exporters (FUSE) directory.
View buyusa.gov Japan →U.S. Commercial Service — France
Featured U.S. Exporter profile on the U.S. Commercial Service France Featured U.S. Exporters directory.
View buyusa.gov France →U.S. Commercial Service Podcast
"Women Exporting Part 3: Digital E-Commerce" — U.S. Department of Commerce Export Nation Podcast featuring Dr. Susan Lin.
Listen on trade.gov →District Export Council — Northern CA
Dr. Susan Lin appointed to the U.S. Department of Commerce District Export Council for Northern California by the U.S. Commercial Service.
trade.gov District Export Council →Business Certifications & Designations
Federally certified through NMSDC and WBENC · NAICS 316998, 315620, 424210, 325411
Awards & Industry Recognition
Major U.S. Consumer Press
Industry & Trade Press
MD® Hair / MD® Nutri Hair — National Press Syndication (April 2013)
PR Newswire announcement by Dr. Susan Lin, M.D. of MD®'s drug-free solution for female hair loss — the cornerstone product MD® Nutri Hair, a daily supplement powered by Lilac (verbascoside) extract. Distributed nationally on April 26, 2013.
View MD® Hair PR Newswire release →MD® Intimate Restore — National Press Syndication (August 2015)
PR Newswire syndicated Dr. Susan Lin's announcement of MD® Intimate Restore (the first physician-formulated, hormone-free feminine rejuvenation cream supported by a Brazilian dermatologist-supervised safety study) across 13 outlets: Boston.com / Boston Globe, Chicago / LA / SF / DC / NY Business Journals, NBC 12, ABC 13, Fox 19, WAFB, 760 KFMB, Physician Family Media, and Pharmaceutical-Technology.
View full 13-outlet press syndication →International Editorial Coverage
Television & Broadcast Distribution
MD® has been featured live on shopping networks across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Current broadcast partners include:
Past broadcast and retail partners include:
Video & Broadcast Media
Selected broadcast and editorial videos featuring MD® and Dr. Susan Lin, M.D. Hundreds of additional videos — including HSN appearances, Korean home shopping segments, product demonstrations, and physician-founder interviews — are available on the official MD® YouTube channel linked below.
Hundreds of additional broadcast appearances, product demos, and Dr. Lin physician interviews.
Dr. Susan Lin, M.D. — Published Research
Dr. Lin has authored peer-reviewed and professional-society publications spanning eyelash safety and efficacy, female hair loss, hair regeneration, and feminine rejuvenation.
→ View full Dr. Susan Lin, M.D. authority profile
Podcasts & Audio Features
Dr. Susan Lin featured as an expert voice on the U.S. Department of Commerce Export Nation podcast.
Dr. Susan Lin discusses the global digital landscape, digital e-commerce strategy, and the experience of exporting MD® personal care products to 24+ countries.
Listen on trade.gov →Global Distribution Partners
MD® is distributed in 24+ countries through pharmacy, department store, catalog, e-commerce, broadcast, and medical aesthetic channels. Verified per the U.S. Department of Commerce trade.gov success story (2023).
More From Dr. Susan Lin, M.D.
Celebrity & VIP Appearances
MD® featured at industry events alongside notable figures from entertainment, beauty, and broadcast media.
All government .gov links above point to live U.S. Department of Commerce and State of California official pages. Press features and broadcast media are reproduced with attribution to original publishers and broadcasters. MD® and MD Lash Factor® are federally registered trademarks of La Canada Ventures, Inc. Reviewed: May 2026.
