Directors
Greg Gdowski, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Dr. Gdowski is an Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering. He most recently worked for Blue Highway, Inc., where he helped to foster academic and industrial partnerships. He also managed the R&D team that delivered multiple products, services, and tools to...
Amy Lerner, Ph.D.
Academic Director
Dr. Lerner is an Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering, with fifteen years experience in BME design education, and prior industry experience in space suit design. Her research interest in orthopaedic biomechanics emphasizes the use of robust design methods to optimize...
Jonathan Stone, M.D., M.S.
Clinical Director, CMTI
Jonathan J. Stone, MD, MSe is a faculty member in the Departments of Neurosurgery, Neurology & Biomedical Engineering and the Director of Surgical Innovation at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Dr. Stone's clinical interests are in peripheral nerve surgery,...
Addisu Mesfin, M.D.
Global Health Director
Dr. Mesfin is the Division Chief of Spine Surgery and a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Biomedical Engineering and Public Health at the University of Rochester. He has also served as the Director of the Louis A. Goldstein Spine Surgery...
University of Rochester Medical Center
Staff
Martin Gira
Sr. Research Engineer
Martin Gira is a Senior Research Engineer who offers design, prototyping and manufacturing guidance to students in the CMTI. With >30 years of experience at the University of Rochester Medical Center, providing engineering and design support for a variety of...
Mahllet Beyene
Program Coordinator
Mahllet Beyene coordinates all activities of the Center for Medical Technology & Innovation, including providing administrative support for the Masters Degree and the Senior Design programs. She is involved in recruiting, processing applications, orientation, and registration processes for students...
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Instructors
John Boger, Esq.
Partner at Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C.
John is a Partner at Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C. He graduated cum laude from Syracuse University College of Law. John also received cum laude, a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering from Syracuse University and a Master of Science degree...
Joan E. Adamo, Ph.D.
Associate Director for Regulatory Support Services at the University of Rochester
Dr. Joan E. Adamo is the Associate Director for Regulatory Support Services at the University of Rochester and is located in the Clinical and Translational Science Institute. She also has a Secondary Faculty Appointment in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. She...