Ivan Basurto, Phd Email & Phone Number

Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

• Coordinated biocompatibility testing and managed a team to facilitate US 510K and EU MDR regulatory filings for multiple class 3 medical device products
• Collaborated with Engineering and Operations teams to conduct root-cause investigations and implement process improvements reduce down-time by 20% and enhance employee safety
• Developed methods to manufacture and process biodegradable filaments and textiles for use in tendon augmentation applications
• Performed diligence on potential collaborators and suppliers to assess investment opportunities and ensure product quality
• Evaluated novel orthopedic suture prototypes and mechanism of action in pre-clinical ovine animal and cadaveric models for use in lateral ankle instability
• Led exploratory R&D projects (3) following ISO 13485 & FDA 21 CFR part 820 for development of adhesion barriers and joint replacement devices

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

• Initiate and conduct research projects to develop graded anisotropic scaffolds with spatially defined biophysical properties towards the repair of myotendinous junction injuries.
• Design and development of hyaluronic acid base hydrogels with modifiable mechanical properties for repair of volumetric muscle loss injuries in animal models.
• Collaborate with academic and industry scientists to develop and characterize collagen-based biomaterials for skeletal muscle repair.
• Educate fellow graduate students and undergraduates on biomedical engineering laboratory techniques including cell culture, microscopy, chemical synthesis and characterization, and animal surgery.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

• NIH funded biotechnology training grant internship focused on research and development of collagen-based bio-fabrication techniques for repair of tendon and ligament injuries.
• Developed and analyzed advanced manufacturing platforms, electrospinning, 3D bioprinting and microfluidics, to create spatiotemporally controlled regenerative matrices.
• Characterized material biophysical properties and cell behavior to guild therapeutic design.

• Developed new products and improved existing production processes for the food and dietary supplements industry using technologies including but not limited to microencapsulation, bead technology, spray coating/drying.
• Assisted in product transition from research and development through scale up and commercialization.
• Represented Watson Inc. at industry conferences to explore market trends and guild future product development.

Stamford, CT

• Assisted in manufacturing and packaging of windows and doors for residential and store front properties.
• Performed quality control analysis on all anodized aluminum products leaving the facility.

Easton, PA

• Nominated by college swimming coach to participate in comprehensive leadership program aimed to develop exceptional leaders in sport and professional life.
• Awarded title of “Distinguished Leader” based on 360-Degree Evaluation score, a review by both coaches and fellow teammates of my personal leadership skills.

Easton, PA

• Provide tutoring to other students for three hours a week in organic chemistry.
• Helped students to grasp difficult concepts, and prepare for quizzes and exams.
• Improved my communication skills and ability to explain complex ideas in a simple, concise way.

Easton PA

• Comprehensive independent research project into the field of tissue engineering and how it is used to develop bioartificial organs and tissues for implantation.
• Assembled a catalog of both quantitative and qualitative articles from reputable sources selected via databases such as Science Direct and Web of Science
• Developed a comprehensive report analyzing the progress and limitations of tissue engineering

Bethlehem PA

• Performed research to determine how the signaling Semaphorin proteins control cell proliferation and differentiation in zebrafish in developmental skeletal pathologies.
• Expressed each research protein by electroporation of plasmid into an E. coli bacterial cell. Confirmed adequate expression by running protein samples on an SDS page gel.
• Purified proteins using IMAC (Immobilized Metal Ion Affinity Chromatography), and cross linked them on AB9 zebrafish cells. The samples were then analyzed using subtractive mass spectrometry.
• Collaborated between multiple research laboratories to solve a highly interdisciplinary problem and report findings to a diverse audience.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Biomedical/Medical Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemical Engineering/International Studies

Activities and Societies: Division 1 Collegiate Varsity Swimming and Diving Team (2011 - 2015) • Team Captain (2014-2015 School Year) •.

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemical And Biomolecular Engineering/ International Studies

Sophomore semester abroad program. Courses included: Organic Chemistry II, Differential Equations, Spanish Medieval History, Oral.

High School

Activities and Societies: Varsity Soccer, Varsity Swimming, Junior VarsityTennis, Key Club