A visionary leader and professional with strong clinical and scientific research, and business acumen. Expertise and demonstrated track record in administration of collaborative research programs; management of clinical studies from inception and design to post-market surveillance, and trial compliance; strategic management in the healthcare industry, and teaching in higher education. Adept at technology assessment, licensing and transfer; strategic alliance and key opinion leader (KOL) management. Multi-disciplinary background in chemistry, cell and molecular biology (post device implant inflammatory response and wound healing, cell-extracellular matrix (ECM) and tissue-material interactions), drug delivery, advanced materials/biomaterials fabrication, coatings, materials modifications for medical device applications, and tissue engineering. Senior level management background with commensurate leadership, scholarly and research accomplishments. Expertise in technologies for medical imaging and image guided neuro-endovascular (stroke, anurysms, AVM) and cardiovascular R&D. International collaborative research work experience in Japan, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Scotland, and South Africa. Intramural and extramural grants management and interfacing with administrators at the NIH, NSF, and other granting agencies. Extensive budgeting and project management experience. Educational background includes PhD in Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry/Electrochemistry), Post-doctorate, and MBA with concentration in Healthcare Administration. Strong collaborator with the ability to work effectively with multiple and diverse constituencies and populations. Holds multiple medical device patents/inventions.