Here are five orthopedic surgeons who were appointed to leadership positions with device companies this year.
Theralase Technologies appointed James Andrews, MD, founder of Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Gulf Breeze, Fla., as chairman of its Medical and Scientific Advisory Board. Several medical and physiotherapy scientists from ASMI will join Dr. Andrews on the board.
Duke University professor and team physician David J. Berkoff, MD, has been named to the board of directors of Fuse Science. Dr. Berkoff's research and experience with athletes will help guide the company in developing sports medicine products.
Cayenne Medical appointed sports medicine physician and orthopedic surgeon Dev K. Mishra, MD, as medical director of the company in June. He will provide counsel in medical education and clinical activities with a focus on new product development and the design of clinical protocols and procedures.
Jonathan Slotkin, MD, a neurosurgeon at Washington Brain & Spine Institute, was appointed medical director of InVivo Therapeutics in July. He will assist the company with regulatory submissions clinical and medical reporting and clinical trial monitoring, among other responsibilities.
Steve Paragioudakis, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and founder of Orthopedic Spine Specialists of New Jersey, was named to the board of medical advisors for United Health Products in June. The company develops and markets medical technologies.
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Duke University professor and team physician David J. Berkoff, MD, has been named to the board of directors of Fuse Science. Dr. Berkoff's research and experience with athletes will help guide the company in developing sports medicine products.
Cayenne Medical appointed sports medicine physician and orthopedic surgeon Dev K. Mishra, MD, as medical director of the company in June. He will provide counsel in medical education and clinical activities with a focus on new product development and the design of clinical protocols and procedures.
Jonathan Slotkin, MD, a neurosurgeon at Washington Brain & Spine Institute, was appointed medical director of InVivo Therapeutics in July. He will assist the company with regulatory submissions clinical and medical reporting and clinical trial monitoring, among other responsibilities.
Steve Paragioudakis, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and founder of Orthopedic Spine Specialists of New Jersey, was named to the board of medical advisors for United Health Products in June. The company develops and markets medical technologies.
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