Erin Keegan (2014 Alumna)

“The CMTI program provided me with explicit regulatory knowledge through the joint IP/FDA course but also equipped me with tools throughout the entire program that I use every day at the FDA. … I met my FDA contact through this same FDA/IP course which is what has landed me a job that I love!” 

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Spencer Klubben (2014 Alumnus)

“I have drawn upon all of my experiences from the CMTI Masters program: from finding clinical needs, to project vetting, to prototype development, to regulatory and IP strategy, and to business plan development. It has all been extremely useful! … the CMTI program has immeasurably helped me discuss,discover, and relate to the…

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Ryan DeAngelis (2014 Alumnus)

“The two month clinical rotation was great!  It was the first time I’d been in on cases and it was really valuable to have the opportunity to interact with surgeons and physicians on a daily basis.”

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Matt Crilley (2014 Alumnus)

“The CMTI makes transitioning into industry easier because you’ve already learned the basics and only have to adjust to the specific details of your company’s procedures and product line once you are hired.  The clinical exposure provides an opportunity to better understand what physicians look for in a medical device and how to communicate design concepts to…

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CMTI Students at Hajim Design Day — 2015

Every year, student teams at the University's Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences partner with local companies and institutions to solve real-world engineering problems. The annual Hajim Design Day has grown since 2011 to showcase capstone projects from all six Hajim School departments.  This year (2015) nearly 50 individuals from…

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CMTI visits Welch Allyn for 100th Anniversary

Twelve CMTI students from the Department of Biomedical Engineering visited Welch Allyn in Skaneateles, NY during its 100th anniversary.  Welch Allyn, one of the largest medical device manufacturers in Upstate NY, built the first ophthalmoscope in 1915 and has a long history of developing innovative products used by clinicians around the…

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Ali Anoff, JD

"I would suggest that students who are interested in patent law take every possible opportunity to hone their technical writing skills. I would also encourage students to establish a strong technical background including conducting research. When I interviewed for patent law jobs, I was surprised that many perspective employers were more interested in the research that I did at UR, than the criminal litigation work I had done during law school."

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