Intellex Acquires Expert by Big Village

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Expert Details

Skeletal Biomechanics, Design and Evaluation of Orthopaedic Implants, Artificial Joints, etc.

ID: 717187 California, USA

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Expert's research interest centers on the biomechanics of bone, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. This includes studying the causes of fracture of bone and the mechanics of fracture healing. Other areas of orthopaedic biomechanics include the design, development, and evaluation of the clinical performance of devices for stabilization of bone fractures; the design evaluation, and clinical performance of artificial joints, the biocompatibility, wear, and degradation of materials for artificial human joints, including polymers, metals, and ceramics, and the effects of wear particles on the surrounding bone and soft tissue.

Education

Year Degree Subject Institution
Year: 1988 Degree: PhD Subject: Mechanical Engineering Institution: University of Southern California
Year: 1973 Degree: MS Subject: Mechanical Engineering Institution: University of California - Los Angeles
Year: 1970 Degree: BS Subject: Mechanical Engineering Institution: University of California - Los Angeles
Year: 1969 Degree: AA Subject: Engineering Institution: El Camino College

Work History

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Years: 1980 to Present Employer: Undisclosed Title: VP Research & Professor Department: UCLA & Orthopaedic Hospital Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery
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He is Director of the J. Vernon Luck Center for Orthopaedic Research, which employs about 15 faculty and staff involved in many areas of musculoskeletal biomechanics and design and evaluation of orthopaedic implants, particularly artificial joints.
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Government Experience

Years Agency Role Description
Years: 1999 to 2007 Agency: Veterans Administration Role: Research grant reviewer Description: He served as a grant reviewer on the Department of Veterans Affairs Scientific Merit Review Board for Rehabilitation Research and Development Service

Career Accomplishments

Associations / Societies
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; Hip Society, Orthopaedic Research Society, American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, Orthopaedic Research Society, Society for Biomaterials, ASME, ASTM
Professional Appointments
Editorial boards of Biomaterials, J. of Arthroplasty, J. Biomedical Materials Research, J. Bone and Joint Surgery
Awards / Recognition
John Charnley Award from the Hip Society (1994, 2000, 2006), Kappa Delta Award from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (1998)
Publications and Patents Summary
Has patented and licensed several types of highly wear resistant polyethylene for use in hip and knee replacements - has involved patent writing and prosecution, negotiation and writing of license agreements, etc.

Additional Experience

Expert Witness Experience
Has acted as an expert witness for plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving failed orthopaedic implants.
Training / Seminars
Many courses on the tribology of artificial joints (see curriculum vitae). Has presented about 265 invited seminars on orthopaedic implant materials and design internationally.
Marketing Experience
Has patented and licensed several types of highly wear resistant polyethylene for use in hip and knee replacements - has involved patent writing and prosecution, negotiation and writing of license agreements, etc.

Fields of Expertise

biomechanics, orthopedic biomechanics, orthopedic implant, joint replacement, polymer biocompatibility, artificial joint, bone healing, polymer degradation, ligament, polymer wear, biocompatibility, medical device reliability testing, bone mechanics, tendon, cartilage, bone, prosthetic material, surgical instrument, prosthesis, prosthetics, implantable device, biocompatible polymer, biocompatible metal, biocompatible material, biocompatible ceramic, polymer abrasive wear, metal abrasive wear

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