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Sutures, Medical Devices, Moisture Degradation, Absorbable Polymers, Implant Devices
Expert is a scientist, inventor, fundraiser, biographer, educator and public servant with 50 years successful scientific research experience. He evaluates patterns of relationships - scientific, cultural or technical - and synthesizes novel and practical solutions to tough, real-world problems. He…
Plastic, Polymer Adhesion, Green Manufacturing, Polymer Formulation, Coating, Polyolefin
Expert received his Doctorate in Organic Chemistry from Michigan State University and his BA of Biology from The University of Michigan-Flint. Although he has previous successful start-up-to-production as the former President of Selective Technologies, Inc., a supplier of medical device…
Analog, Mixed-Signal, Low-Power VLSI, SOI, SOS, Image Sensors, Sensors, Biomedical Instrumentation,
Expert provides custom analog IC design, mixed-signal and RF design, IC layout and verification, and development services. He also creates mixed-signal and analog modules for SoC and ASIC chips used in applications such as analog-front-ends (AFE) and transceiver modules for…
Biomaterials and Product Development R&D for Orthopedic, Cardiovascular, and Other Implants
Expert has helped assemble, and been lead author on 510(k) and IDE applications to the FDA. This has often included telephone conversations, and occasionally personal visits, with the FDA to discuss unique aspects of the devices and/or materials in the…
Tribology, Wear, Coatings, Materials Selection, Materials Testing, Computer Modeling, Lubrication
Expert has experience with numerous types of abrasive wear problems, including the design of optimal surface topography to minimize abrasive wear. This includes surface design, wear testing, and the use of coatings in abrasive wear environments to enhance system life…
Biomedical Device Engineering
BIOMEDICAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT; MEDICAL DEVICE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT; NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT. Expert has dedicated his career to the research, design, development, engineering, and manufacturing of biomedical devices and instruments. Expert has directed medical device new product development projects and a product…
Blood Wetted Devices and Biomaterials
BLOOD-WETTED BIOMATERIAL; CARDIOVASCULAR PROSTHESES; ARTIFICIAL INTERNAL ORGANS. Expert has been involved in the design, development, and evaluation of extracorporeal and implantable artificial internal organs for many years, first with the artificial kidney (including hemodialyzers and those based upon selective absorption)…
Laboratory Medicine, Pathology
Expert is experienced in the application of basic sciences to clinical and biomedical problems. Most recently, his interests have centered on infectious diseases, concentrating on pathogen-host interactions and biomaterials with special emphasis on biocompatibility. Expert's laboratory has recently elucidated the…
Medical Technology
A significant portion of Expert's current activities include maintaining awareness and working knowledge of regulations that impact medical device manufacturers. She has specific experience with new medical device submissions, including combination products. Expert is proficient in total quality systems requirements…