Summary:
- Roche Diagnostics
purchased Amira Medical in 2001 and established a "Concept Incubator"
co-located at the Roche Pharmaceutical site in Palo Alto, CA.
- The Concept Incubator
charter was to perform advanced technology development on diabetes-care
related devices.
- Most projects involved
collaboration with Roche colleagues located in Europe.
Major Accomplishments:
- Developed a
mathematical model to estimate lancing effectiveness based on needle
size/shape and penetration depth based on actual skin histology data
(capillary density at various depths).
- Initiated the use of
high-speed video in the group to improve knowledge of lancing dynamics.
- Acted as mechanical
expert on a clinical trial to instrument the process of infusing a
liquid into the abdomen. Developed theory, techniques, equipment, and
protocols for the trial.
- Lead mechanical
engineer on a clinical trial version of a fully automated blood glucose
meter. The concept was to lance the finger, apply a tape-mounted test
pad to the resulting blood droplet, and move the test pad to a testing
location. Designed and built the clinical test device and participated
in the clinical trials.
- Developed and tested
several concepts for improving the user experience while filling
insulin cartridges from a vial.
- Researched, designed,
and tested a novel pump drive system using an ultrasonic "squiggle
motor".
- Presented the results
of several projects to global research and technology management.
- Documented new
intellectual property through invention disclosures.
Relevant Expertise:
- Pro/Engineer software
- Mechanism dynamics
design and simulation
- Fluid dynamics
- Skin physiology and
behavior
- Rapid prototyping
- Machined parts
- Clinical trial support
- Protocols and
documentation
- Diabetes-care
- Presentation skills
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