Work:
InSightec
since Jan 2008
Director, Clinical Marketing and Professional Education
InSightec
Jun 2003 - Jan 2008
Clinical Applications and Training Manager
EKOS Corporation
2001 - 2003
Product Development Engineer
Education:
University of Washington 1999 - 2003
Ph.D., Bioengineering- Thesis entitled âÃÂÃÂImage-guided Transvaginal Focused Ultrasound Treatment for Uterine LeiomyomaâÃÂÃÂ
- Patent 7,520,856 issued April 2009: Image Guided High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Device for Therapy in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Six inventions submitted for technology transfer at University of Washington
- Awarded grants from Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada
- Awarded New Investigator Award (2003) by American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
- Awarded First Place (2002), Bioengineering Poster Competition, University of Washington
- Awarded Best Video Award (2001) by American Society of Reproductive Medicine
University of Alberta 1994 - 1999
BSc, Mechanical Engineering- Research in biomechanics:
- Development of device that uses spinal motion to aid paraplegic walking, performed human gait analysis to test device and validate model
- Studied craniofacial implant mobility using a dental tool called the Periotest
Skills:
Medical Devices, Clinical Trials, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Product Launch, Clinical Research, Biotechnology, Clinical Development, Urology, Fda, Protocol, Gcp, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Endocrinology, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Surgery, Medical Education, Biomedical Engineering, R&D, Radiology, Medical Imaging, Capital Equipment, Pain Management, Market Development, Kol Development, Commercialization, Interventional Radiology, Educational Materials, White Papers, Patient Advocacy, Medical Communications, Physicians, Data Analysis, Gynecology, Clinical Training, Publications, Physician Training, Written Communication, Decisiveness, Time Management, Problem Solving, Field Training, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Partnerships, Clinical Study Design, Peer Relationships, Regulatory Submissions