Dan Merrill
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Christine McDonough
Dan is the ultimate in professionalism. His expertise and knowledge were immediately apparent when he first started with Ripple, and working with Dan has always been a pleasure. No matter the reason for our interactions – from explaining scientific applications to personnel decisions – he was prepared to work, and also ready to listen. He is thorough, considerate, and humble. Do I recommend Dan? Absolutely and without reservation. Would I work with him again? In a heartbeat.
Chuck Byers
Not only have I had the privilege and opportunity of working with Dan on several technical projects to develop vitally needed implants during the past 7 years, but I also reported directly to Dan during some of that time. His ability and knowledge in the fields of anatomy, physiology, and histology and how the body is affected and affects materials during neurostimulation has been crucial in guiding the Foundation's research and development. Beyond mere education, some rare individuals exercise real leadership and mentorship that makes a fundamental difference in the people and the organizations they serve. Dan is a man of undeviating character and principle and is steadfastly loyal to all commitments, whether it is a cause or a company. In one of his roles as a former paramedic and a First Aid trainer, he has volunteered many hundreds of hours to train scores of people in CPR, First Aid, First Responder, or Healthcare Provider classes at no compensation to himself. He is a valuable and valued asset for the Alfred Mann Foundation and we are all better able to do our jobs through his unique contributions to our projects here.
Christine McDonough
Dan is the ultimate in professionalism. His expertise and knowledge were immediately apparent when he first started with Ripple, and working with Dan has always been a pleasure. No matter the reason for our interactions – from explaining scientific applications to personnel decisions – he was prepared to work, and also ready to listen. He is thorough, considerate, and humble. Do I recommend Dan? Absolutely and without reservation. Would I work with him again? In a heartbeat.
Chuck Byers
Not only have I had the privilege and opportunity of working with Dan on several technical projects to develop vitally needed implants during the past 7 years, but I also reported directly to Dan during some of that time. His ability and knowledge in the fields of anatomy, physiology, and histology and how the body is affected and affects materials during neurostimulation has been crucial in guiding the Foundation's research and development. Beyond mere education, some rare individuals exercise real leadership and mentorship that makes a fundamental difference in the people and the organizations they serve. Dan is a man of undeviating character and principle and is steadfastly loyal to all commitments, whether it is a cause or a company. In one of his roles as a former paramedic and a First Aid trainer, he has volunteered many hundreds of hours to train scores of people in CPR, First Aid, First Responder, or Healthcare Provider classes at no compensation to himself. He is a valuable and valued asset for the Alfred Mann Foundation and we are all better able to do our jobs through his unique contributions to our projects here.
Christine McDonough
Dan is the ultimate in professionalism. His expertise and knowledge were immediately apparent when he first started with Ripple, and working with Dan has always been a pleasure. No matter the reason for our interactions – from explaining scientific applications to personnel decisions – he was prepared to work, and also ready to listen. He is thorough, considerate, and humble. Do I recommend Dan? Absolutely and without reservation. Would I work with him again? In a heartbeat.
Chuck Byers
Not only have I had the privilege and opportunity of working with Dan on several technical projects to develop vitally needed implants during the past 7 years, but I also reported directly to Dan during some of that time. His ability and knowledge in the fields of anatomy, physiology, and histology and how the body is affected and affects materials during neurostimulation has been crucial in guiding the Foundation's research and development. Beyond mere education, some rare individuals exercise real leadership and mentorship that makes a fundamental difference in the people and the organizations they serve. Dan is a man of undeviating character and principle and is steadfastly loyal to all commitments, whether it is a cause or a company. In one of his roles as a former paramedic and a First Aid trainer, he has volunteered many hundreds of hours to train scores of people in CPR, First Aid, First Responder, or Healthcare Provider classes at no compensation to himself. He is a valuable and valued asset for the Alfred Mann Foundation and we are all better able to do our jobs through his unique contributions to our projects here.
Christine McDonough
Dan is the ultimate in professionalism. His expertise and knowledge were immediately apparent when he first started with Ripple, and working with Dan has always been a pleasure. No matter the reason for our interactions – from explaining scientific applications to personnel decisions – he was prepared to work, and also ready to listen. He is thorough, considerate, and humble. Do I recommend Dan? Absolutely and without reservation. Would I work with him again? In a heartbeat.
Chuck Byers
Not only have I had the privilege and opportunity of working with Dan on several technical projects to develop vitally needed implants during the past 7 years, but I also reported directly to Dan during some of that time. His ability and knowledge in the fields of anatomy, physiology, and histology and how the body is affected and affects materials during neurostimulation has been crucial in guiding the Foundation's research and development. Beyond mere education, some rare individuals exercise real leadership and mentorship that makes a fundamental difference in the people and the organizations they serve. Dan is a man of undeviating character and principle and is steadfastly loyal to all commitments, whether it is a cause or a company. In one of his roles as a former paramedic and a First Aid trainer, he has volunteered many hundreds of hours to train scores of people in CPR, First Aid, First Responder, or Healthcare Provider classes at no compensation to himself. He is a valuable and valued asset for the Alfred Mann Foundation and we are all better able to do our jobs through his unique contributions to our projects here.
Experience
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SensArs Neuroprosthetics Sarl
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Switzerland
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Science Officer
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May 2019 - Present
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Principal and Founder
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Oct 2017 - Present
I provide consulting services to for-profit, non-profit and academic organizations regarding engineering design and product development of neural stimulation and recording systems. I provide consulting services to for-profit, non-profit and academic organizations regarding engineering design and product development of neural stimulation and recording systems.
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Ripple LLC
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United States
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Chief Clinical Scientist
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Sep 2012 - Sep 2017
I lead the development and delivery of novel neurotechnology products into clinical use, striving to improve the lives of underserved patient populations, and provide advanced tools for neuroscience research. I lead the development and delivery of novel neurotechnology products into clinical use, striving to improve the lives of underserved patient populations, and provide advanced tools for neuroscience research.
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Alfred Mann Foundation
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Biotechnology
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1 - 100 Employee
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VP of Technical Affairs
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2005 - Jul 2012
I manage the technical efforts across multiple projects to develop novel solutions for the treatment of medical disorders. As the Chief Scientist I represent the Foundation in vetting and establishment of new technologies through feasibility studies, business development, and initiation of clinical studies. I manage the technical efforts across multiple projects to develop novel solutions for the treatment of medical disorders. As the Chief Scientist I represent the Foundation in vetting and establishment of new technologies through feasibility studies, business development, and initiation of clinical studies.
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University of Utah
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Fellow
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Sep 2002 - Jun 2005
During my Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Utah, I studied the tissue response to chronically implanted devices. During my Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Utah, I studied the tissue response to chronically implanted devices.
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Case Western Reserve University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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1995 - 2002
Designed and performed experimental protocols including in vitro electrochemical studies of stimulating electrodes, in vivo studies of tissue damage due to electrical stimulation, and computer simulation and analysis in electrical stimulation of excitable tissue. During this period I created a bioelectrochemistry laboratory. Designed and performed experimental protocols including in vitro electrochemical studies of stimulating electrodes, in vivo studies of tissue damage due to electrical stimulation, and computer simulation and analysis in electrical stimulation of excitable tissue. During this period I created a bioelectrochemistry laboratory.
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Quinton Instrument Company
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal Engineer
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1986 - 1995
At Quinton Instrument Company I was responsible for all engineering operations aspects of the Catheterization Lab product family. I was project manager for the Catheterization and Imaging Labs. I was also responsible for test of medical instrumentation across several other product families. At Quinton Instrument Company I was responsible for all engineering operations aspects of the Catheterization Lab product family. I was project manager for the Catheterization and Imaging Labs. I was also responsible for test of medical instrumentation across several other product families.
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Education
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1995 - 2002
Case Western Reserve University
Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering -
2002 - 2005
University of Utah
Post-doc, Bioengineering -
1983 - 1984
Cornell University
M.Eng., Electrical Engineering -
1979 - 1983
Cornell University
B.S., Electrical Engineering
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