Derek
Medical Device R&D and New Product Development
Baltimore, MD
ABOUT ME
I am a biomedical engineering student at Johns Hopkins University with extensive experience in medical device development and regulatory compliance. I have led the development of surgical training systems, raised over $40,000 in funding for medical devices, and worked with FDA pathways with 4 major projects either completed or ongoing. My expertise spans mechanical design, modeling, and fabrication, with a focus on the early stages of design control in the minimally invasive and interventional spaces.
I thrive best working in collaborative environments and designing for a purpose that challenges me to grow beyond what I was capable of. Engineering as a form of service defines who I am!
Robust Breast Cancer Biopsy Device for LMICs
Developed a low cost breast cancer fine needle aspiration (FNA) device for Sub Saharan Africa aimed to de-skill FNA, maximize cellular yield, and decrease false negative rate to lower barrier of entry for millions of clinics in low and middle...
Peripheral Artery Disease Simulation Kit
Anatomically accurate peripheral vasculature model capable of simulating common peripheral artery disease (PAD) lesions in a modular form factor. Done under my time as an engineer at the Jacobs Institute as a model development engineer.
[Early Stage] Intuitive Pelvic Floor Neuromodulation Device
An empathy-driven device aimed at adapting TENS technology to the urology space for treatment of S2-S4 neurogenic pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD).