Keith Lopez Email & Phone Number

Precision Health and Biodata Cluster

Precision Health& Biodata Cluster

Health and MedTech Cluster

Involved in reviewing manuscript submissions to the global spine journal for publication• Primarily focused on biomechanics & implant-focused submissions

Singapore

Key involvement in 2 flagship implant development projects awarded by the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster (NAMIC)• “A Novel Lower-Modulus 3D Printed Titanium Rod: Design, Fabrication and Testing”, Project ID: 2019042• “3D Printing Additive-Enhanced PEEK Spinal Implants”, Project ID:2019024• Involved in planning, optimisation, testing, logistics, administration & financesKey involvement in a commercially-sponsored international animal testing project for spinal implants • Researched animal models, identified key outcome parameters & planned testing procedures • Sourced for suitable partners to work within GLP & AALAC International requirements• Planned project fund distribution & timelineManaged 12 active National Healthcare Group (NHG) studies & conducted grant applications• Planned out study rationale, methods, and ethical considerations within NHG guidelines• Worked with spine surgeons, surgical residents, and medical officers to collect required medical data• Analysed collected data with intention of academic publication• Generated value propositions/economic benefit for purpose of grant applicationExposure to the surgery and the implant development field• Regularly observed spine surgeries to get a sense of surgical considerations of procedures & implants and surgeon preferences• Helped surgeons to design new implants & generate value propositions for proposal to implant companies• Regularly met up with implant representatives with a senior consultant spine surgeon to discuss spinal implants and auxiliary surgical tools• Attended commercial implant design meetings with a senior consultant spine surgeon

Singapore

• Increased profit margins through analysis and optimisation of clientele spending strategies• Streamlined clientele administrative procedures with proven efficiency• Improved design of clientele website• Provided email services including set-up, syncing, etc.

Singapore

• Streamlined clientele administrative and logistic procedures with proven efficiency• Improved design of clientele website and tasked with content creation• Created catalogues for potential customers and sales meetings• Managed supplier/sales invoices

Singapore

Department of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering • Developed a gel-based valve for catheter-based applications• Conducted performance tests on valve prototypes using Arduino• Worked with silicone, nitinol, and sodium-alginate gel materials

Singapore

• Employed 3D modelling on computational stent modelling and deployment project• Engaged in literature reviews to model stent linkage pattern

Singapore

• Helped to develop 4 machine prototypes (PCR, Imaging, etc.)• Proposed novel step that was later incorporated into machine process • Conducted product demonstrations/value propositions for potential investors

Singapore

• Use of MATLAB, R and Image J in data quantification and analysis• Fabricated and tested microfluidic chips based on project requirements• Sourced, acquired, and managed inventory• Used ELISA kits for detection and quantification of targets of interest

Bachelor'S Degree, Biomedical/Medical Engineering, Honours (Distinction)

Activities and Societies: - Division 2 Floorball (Saints) - Varsity Floorball, 2015 - 2019 - Inter-College Chess Team, 2016-2017 - Tembusu.

Bachelor'S Degree, Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering

Exchange Program o Involved in discussions with professional biomedical engineers about medical implants and observed live surgeries.

Diploma, Enterprise Development, Distinction