Robert Benkowski Email & Phone Number

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

DesignPlex Biomedical designs and manufactures medical devices, medical-grade instruments, software and network interfaces to remotely visualize information in real-time. DesignPlex provides tools and devices for engineers, researchers, clinicians and technicians to analyze data faster and more efficiently.With over 25 years of experience, the staff at DesignPlex Biomedical has designed and built high-precision devices and components for the medical, industrial, and defense sectors, acting as external consultant for several other companies and collaborating with hi-tech organizations through the process of researching, prototyping, development, and manufacturing tasks in a long term commitment for quality, safety and excellence.

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

Bedford, Tx, Us

Opsin Biotherapeutics, Inc. is a pain management company focused on providing a non-opioid alternative for the 100M Americans that suffer from chronic pain. Our patented optogenetic neuromodulation technology places a light receptor (opsin) episomal gene inside those neurons of the brain that inhibit pain. An implanted light source. that activates the opsin as an in-situ drug to inhibit pain transmitting neurons.

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

Excited to be involved with the FWMD school, a collaboration between University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) and Texas Christian University (TCU). Will be mentoring new MD students and involving them in some of our exciting projects including cardiovascular device development, optogenetics for pain management as an opioid alternative, and Entrepreneurialism.

The Medical Innovation Collaboration of North Texas was created for the purpose of performing research, development, and service activities, alone and cooperatively with other institutions, government agencies, and business organizations; to provide research facilities, expertise and services for business and government organizations; to develop a fund that will support startup entities and to assist in maintaining and enhancing the University of North Texas and other universities in the region as leading academic institutions. The Corporation is a nonprofit corporation organized for exclusively charitable, scientific, and educational purposes.

Bellaire, Texas, Us

Technical and business consultant to Evaheart, Inc. including product development, financial modeling, and strategy.Assisted in the design and prototyping of the "Double Cuff Tipless" (DCT) inflow cannula.Developed a prototype for the next generation EVAD controller.Assisted in the financial modeling and fundraising for Evaheart.

B-Squared Medical Device Solutions is dedicated to helping you realize the value and potential of your idea or concept. With more than 25 years experience in medical device design, development, manufacturing, and commercialization for some of the largest companies in the health care industry, as well as device company start-ups, B-Squared can provide guidance and assistance, or take your product through development, manufacturing, regulatory approval, and commercialization. We have collectively developed more than 50 patents in the United States and internationally and assisted our clients in commercializing their medical devices in the US, Europe and China.

Smith & Nephew Biotherapeutics (formerly Healthpoint Biotherapeutics) is committed to advancing wound care through innovations that improve patient outcomes and quality of life. Since 1992, HEALTHPOINT has developed innovative technologies for the prevention and treatment of acute, chronic and burn-related wounds. Currently marketed products include: Collagenase SANTYL® Ointment, OASIS® Wound Matrix, and Xenaderm® ointment.

MediQa provides strategic consulting for domestic or international companies looking to acquire businesses, product lines or expand distribution. The MediQa team has multi-discipline expertise including medical, regulatory, sales, marketing, business leadership and management in the U.S., Europe and Asia.

EMIT developed a novel blood warming device for trauma first responders. Managed mechanical design, electrical hardware and software development; electrical safety, EMI, operational and life testing; risk analysis; cost of goods analysis and reduction; altitude, emissions and explosive atmosphere testing; culminating in a FDA 510k submission and approval.RESULTS: In less than one year, took the technology from a prototype device to a FDA approved product.

MicroMed developed and commercialized an implantable blood pump technology from NASA and Baylor College of Medicine. Received CE mark approval for the device; U.S. HDE approval for a pediatric version of the device; and initiated an IDE clinical study. Maintained a subsidiary in Zurich, Switzerland and an office in Beijing, China.

Houston, Texas, Us

Project Manager of the DeBakey VAD program and supervisor of the Surgical Engineering Lab and machine shop. Transitioned the ventricular assist device development from NASA, Johnson Space Center to Baylor College of Medicine under the guidance of Drs. Michael E. DeBakey, George P. Noon and Yukihiko Nose.

Arlington, Va, Us

Worked in the Space Station Project Office at NASA, Johnson Space Center focusing on the integration of the Space Station computer models from McDonnell Douglas to the prime contractor, Boeing. Also, volunteered building computer models for the NASA-Baylor blood pump project that eventually became the DeBakey VAD.

Executive Mba, Leadership, Strategy, Management, And Finance

Bs, Mechanical Engineering