Brittany Scheid, Phd Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

- Algorithm/software development using digital signal processing of neural signals to optimize neurostimulation therapy- EDC client selection and EDC database programming (Castor) including eCRF, surveys, and edit checks to support multi-site clinical trial

St. Louis Missouri

- Develops mechanical, electrical, and software specifications to meet client's needs while ensuring products are safe and effective from a biomedical standpoint. Assists in clinical study protocol development and engineering testing.- Coordinated budget and timelines for product development, animal studies, and human clinical studies, and led weekly company-wide meetings to manage progressIdentified key manufacturing partners, negotiated contracts, and managed the relationships- Developed protocols for animal and human clinical studies and engineering tests, procured collaborations with medical experts, business leaders, and scientists - Defined mechanical, electrical, and software specifications and requirements for first-in-man implantable and transcutaneous neurostimulation devices. - Developed mobile phone and cloud server applications involving Bluetooth data transmission, networking protocols, and database management

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

- Thesis: "Quantitative Methods for Improving Responsive Neurostimulation Therapy in Epilepsy"- Developed novel framework to model stimulation energy requirements for seizure control- Led research effort to investigate candidate biomarkers that discriminate between responders and non-responders of responsive neurostimulation therapy for patients with intractable epilepsy

St. Louis, Mo

St. Louis, Mo

Collaborated with Washington University faculty members, neurosurgery residents, neurosurgeons, and undergraduate students to improve technology used during craniotomy procedures. Used Autodesk Inventor, Matlab, and 3D printing technology to design and analyze potential solutions.

Washington University In St. Louis

Algorithms and Data Structures Course: Graded written homework, exams, and machine problems, assisted students with understanding concepts including run-time bounds, sorting algorithms, search trees, and hashing.Object Oriented Software Development: Helped students learn basic and intermediate C++ concepts (encapsulation, polymorphism, proper memory handling, etc. ) using Visual Studio 2010 & 2011 to develop interactive applications. Rapid Prototyping and Creative Programming: Helped and graded students with/on their use of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MYSQL, Angular JS, Node JS, Express, and Mongoose tools for web-based applications built using AWS with an Apache platform.

Washington University In St. Louis

Programed back-end data logging methods and GUI functions for Android application using java and xml, worked as a part of a multidisciplinary undergraduate and graduate research team to develop a novel approach to auditory therapy.

St. Loui, Mo

Designed an innovative medical device (patent pending) for preventing intravenous catheter disconnections in 250 million hospital inpatients, built prototypes via 3D printing and injection molding. Conducted preliminary market research and reviewed the IP landscape to support the usefulness and novelty of the device. Oversaw laboratory safety inspections and proper disposal of materials.

St. Louis, Mo

Used a novel clustering algorithm to build co-expression networks for analyzing differential gene expression between Chinese and Japanese populations, utilized R to apply statistical tests to microarray data, co-authors in-progress article for submission to publications in the field of population genomics and bioinformatics.

Worked to meet fundraising goals through professional communications with alumni, accurately updated database information, scheduled callbacks, and appropriately handled donors’ financial information.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering

Focus in improving bioelectronic medicine through a better understanding of neural network dynamics

Master’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Center for Innovation in Neuroscience and Technology (CINT) Masters Fellow

Bachelor’S Degree, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science Minor

Activities and Societies: Take Steps for Kids 5K and 1 Mile, Science Olympiad Electricity and Magnetism coach, Students for Educating.

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