Michael A. Fisher
Professor of the Practice at The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University- Claim this Profile
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Anwar Upal
Mike and I worked together on many early-stage complex medical device opportunities. Mike brought years of medical device and process development experience to the team. Mike has thorough understanding of basic medical science, engineering principles and medical device development process. Mike is entrepreneurial and takes the initiative. He is self-motivated, exceptionally positive and very creative. His intelligence and ability to influence & provide direction, ensures that he will continue to be successful in whatever role he chooses to take on. I am sure that Mike will seamlessly integrate into any medical device development effort.
Naren Renganath
Mike and I worked on a expandable device project at Depuy. We were on the cutting edge in spinal devices at the time in this project and the pace was very fast and intense. Mike and I worked on a number of patentable ideas and he was fantastic to work with. He is true open sky thinker and innovator who is connected to the globalized environment we live in. He is a great asset for any team whether he be leading it or be a member in it.
Anwar Upal
Mike and I worked together on many early-stage complex medical device opportunities. Mike brought years of medical device and process development experience to the team. Mike has thorough understanding of basic medical science, engineering principles and medical device development process. Mike is entrepreneurial and takes the initiative. He is self-motivated, exceptionally positive and very creative. His intelligence and ability to influence & provide direction, ensures that he will continue to be successful in whatever role he chooses to take on. I am sure that Mike will seamlessly integrate into any medical device development effort.
Naren Renganath
Mike and I worked on a expandable device project at Depuy. We were on the cutting edge in spinal devices at the time in this project and the pace was very fast and intense. Mike and I worked on a number of patentable ideas and he was fantastic to work with. He is true open sky thinker and innovator who is connected to the globalized environment we live in. He is a great asset for any team whether he be leading it or be a member in it.
Anwar Upal
Mike and I worked together on many early-stage complex medical device opportunities. Mike brought years of medical device and process development experience to the team. Mike has thorough understanding of basic medical science, engineering principles and medical device development process. Mike is entrepreneurial and takes the initiative. He is self-motivated, exceptionally positive and very creative. His intelligence and ability to influence & provide direction, ensures that he will continue to be successful in whatever role he chooses to take on. I am sure that Mike will seamlessly integrate into any medical device development effort.
Naren Renganath
Mike and I worked on a expandable device project at Depuy. We were on the cutting edge in spinal devices at the time in this project and the pace was very fast and intense. Mike and I worked on a number of patentable ideas and he was fantastic to work with. He is true open sky thinker and innovator who is connected to the globalized environment we live in. He is a great asset for any team whether he be leading it or be a member in it.
Anwar Upal
Mike and I worked together on many early-stage complex medical device opportunities. Mike brought years of medical device and process development experience to the team. Mike has thorough understanding of basic medical science, engineering principles and medical device development process. Mike is entrepreneurial and takes the initiative. He is self-motivated, exceptionally positive and very creative. His intelligence and ability to influence & provide direction, ensures that he will continue to be successful in whatever role he chooses to take on. I am sure that Mike will seamlessly integrate into any medical device development effort.
Naren Renganath
Mike and I worked on a expandable device project at Depuy. We were on the cutting edge in spinal devices at the time in this project and the pace was very fast and intense. Mike and I worked on a number of patentable ideas and he was fantastic to work with. He is true open sky thinker and innovator who is connected to the globalized environment we live in. He is a great asset for any team whether he be leading it or be a member in it.
Experience
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The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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100 - 200 Employee
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Professor of the Practice
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Aug 2022 - Present
The role of the professor of the practice is to expose students to industry experience while delivering classroom content. At this time, I am teaching various design courses (BMED2310 and 4602) as well as project planning in the MBID program (BMED 6505). The role of the professor of the practice is to expose students to industry experience while delivering classroom content. At this time, I am teaching various design courses (BMED2310 and 4602) as well as project planning in the MBID program (BMED 6505).
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Global Center for Medical Innovation (GCMI)
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Nov 2014 - Jul 2022
Director of product development for translational medicine, medical devices, and economic development in the Southeast Region. Director of product development for translational medicine, medical devices, and economic development in the Southeast Region.
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CR Bard
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Manager
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Aug 2010 - Oct 2014
Program Manager in the R&D group. From 2010 through 2012, I managed three project teams for implantable devices that address urinary incontinence. After my key project launched in March 2012 (Ajust Helical), my focus changed to self-catheterization products. This project is a significant line extension for Bard's self-catheterization productsinvolving a new material formulation, process changes, international manufacturing, and significant cost pressures. Program Manager in the R&D group. From 2010 through 2012, I managed three project teams for implantable devices that address urinary incontinence. After my key project launched in March 2012 (Ajust Helical), my focus changed to self-catheterization products. This project is a significant line extension for Bard's self-catheterization productsinvolving a new material formulation, process changes, international manufacturing, and significant cost pressures.
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DePuy Synthes Spine, Inc.
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Raynham, Massachusetts
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Staff Engineer
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Aug 2005 - Jul 2010
As a feasibility/research engineer for DePuy Spine, I assessed the commercial and technical feasibility of various business and technology opportunities pertaining to spine and orthopedic surgery. My focus was on early-stage technologies and new surgical procedures. A significant portion of my time was spent creating & reviewing IP, performing patent searches, authoring invention disclosures, and prosecuting patent applications. Other functions were to develop prototypes, perform biomechanical testing, design experiments, collect VOC, and interface with potential customers. I also defined the commercial and strategic justifications for various feasibility projects and/or products.
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Sr. Engineer
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Aug 2005 - Feb 2010
Innovation, concept analysis, mechanics of materials, detailed study of screw extraction strength, coordinated DePuy Tech Summit, facet screws, in situ formable implants, infection prevention, vertebroplasty & kyphoplasty, photonic implants and photobiologic response, Company Innovator Innovation, concept analysis, mechanics of materials, detailed study of screw extraction strength, coordinated DePuy Tech Summit, facet screws, in situ formable implants, infection prevention, vertebroplasty & kyphoplasty, photonic implants and photobiologic response, Company Innovator
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President
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Aug 2000 - Jul 2005
I founded ETHOS after leaving an academic position at the University of Virginia. ETHOS was engaged in stem cell research, fat tissue engineering, disposable medical device manufacturing, and consulting for other medical device companies. My role was to perform research, develop proprietary and OEM medical devices, construct the business plan, pitch to potential investors, write patents, obtain consulting contracts and grants, and fund research. In 2001, ETHOS developed the first totally disposable lipoplasty system for harvesting, transporting, and processing adipose derived stem cells for StemSource (now Cytori Therapeutics, CYTX).
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Founder, President, CEO, CTO
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Aug 2000 - Jul 2005
Identified opportunity in cosmetic surgery for new lipoplasty technology, authored business plan, modeled financial proposition, and pitched business plan to VC community (third place in Wachovia's 2004 business plan competition)Developed instruments and researched autologous tissue therapiesAuthored and prosecuted lipoplasty patent (US 6,955,660)Enabled Cytori Therapeutics to achieve funding milestones and on-time product release for adipose-derived stem cell products and applications
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UVA Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Faculty
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Aug 1999 - Aug 2000
Faculty position in biomechanics adn biologics laboratory. Performed mechanical testing and cell culture experiments to support various faculty initiatives. Researched GDF-5 and GDF-7 knock-out murine models for anatomical variability and bone mechanical properties. Performed cell culture for MSC and D-1 stem cells to investigate aspects of osteogenesis, chondrogenesis, and adipogenesis. Faculty position in biomechanics adn biologics laboratory. Performed mechanical testing and cell culture experiments to support various faculty initiatives. Researched GDF-5 and GDF-7 knock-out murine models for anatomical variability and bone mechanical properties. Performed cell culture for MSC and D-1 stem cells to investigate aspects of osteogenesis, chondrogenesis, and adipogenesis.
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Research Faculty
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Aug 1999 - Jun 2000
Participated in the laboratory training of resident orthopedic surgeons Managed the biomechanics laboratory (MTS, Instron servohydraulic machines) Performed stem-cell culture, small animal surgery, histomorphometric analysis, and mechanical testing of bone Participated in the laboratory training of resident orthopedic surgeons Managed the biomechanics laboratory (MTS, Instron servohydraulic machines) Performed stem-cell culture, small animal surgery, histomorphometric analysis, and mechanical testing of bone
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Imaging Engineer
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Apr 1998 - Apr 1999
Created a digital imaging facility with light/fluorescent microscopy Designed an automated imaging system for analyzing human and engineered skin specimen Created a digital imaging facility with light/fluorescent microscopy Designed an automated imaging system for analyzing human and engineered skin specimen
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Biomedical Engineer, Project Manager
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Jan 1997 - Jan 1998
Brought eight new products to market Participated in efforts to harvest and identify stem-cell population in liposuctioned adipose tissue Relevant Products Creating three product platforms for DePuy Spine, a Johnson & Johnson Company: Facet Fusion, Antibacterial Technologies, and Vertebral Body Augmentation Disposable lipo-derived stem cell harvesting and processing system for StemSource, Inc. (acquired by Macropore and now trading Brought eight new products to market Participated in efforts to harvest and identify stem-cell population in liposuctioned adipose tissue Relevant Products Creating three product platforms for DePuy Spine, a Johnson & Johnson Company: Facet Fusion, Antibacterial Technologies, and Vertebral Body Augmentation Disposable lipo-derived stem cell harvesting and processing system for StemSource, Inc. (acquired by Macropore and now trading
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Education
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1994 - 1996
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Master of Science (MS) -
1988 - 1993
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
BS 1993
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