- Guide the the company’s investigations into imaging and navigation - Perform strategic analyses of areas for potential growth and for areas of potential competitive threats- Guide corporate investments- Responsible for initial efforts involving robotic surgery and augmented reality, which are now FDA-approved- Responsible for the filing of 3 Investigational New Drug Applications for novel imaging agent biomarkers- Manage academic and corporate research coordination- Identify and work with thought leaders in key clinical and technical areas- Identify and facilitate relationships with technical researchers and companies with high potential for synergistic technologies- Represent Intuitive Surgical in Industry, Medical Society and Government meetings

• Co-manage Biology Research Group (radiation oncology)• Establish and maintain research and business partnerships• Systematically quantify the business case for current and potential business strategy• Manage product development licensing activities to efficiently achieve R&D milestones• Assess strategic opportunities in conjunction with current or potential R&D within Varian• Evaluate new biologically-based medical devices• Manage two Investigational New Drug Applications for hypoxia biomarkers• Coordinate outside contract research and consultant services

Helped create and teach the first-year PhD curriculum in the newly formed Department of Bioengineering at Stanford University. Responsibilities included staying up-to-date on scientific advancements in the field and translating concepts into educational materials.

Performed research investigating ischemic heart disease and its characterization using medical imaging. Therapies included vascular endothelial growth factor gene therapy and mesenchymal stem cell therapy for tissue regeneration. Worked with extremely supportive staff who were very interested in furthering the understanding of cardiac physiology as well as graduate student education!Founded the NIH Biosciences Business Interest Group.Pretty amazing place for a graduate student to be during the budget boom...

(Summers).Researched the reliability of medical ultrasound transducers. Performed experiments related to durability, compatibility with disinfectants, etc. Created databases for analysis of field returns.