Shaping Biomedical Engineering
We are working to deepen pathways to industry to help shape the future of health and healthcare.
INDUSTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) plays an advisory role in shaping SBME’s education and translational strategies and activities by providing advice and guidance that will be implemented to align our education programs with the needs and trends of industry, and provide a forum for discussion on our research and translation strategy. With a vested interest in shaping the skills and capabilities of biomedical engineers, researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs, the IAC’s prominent members from industry bring different perspectives from sectors spanning SBME’s education and research areas of focus.
| Name | Title | Organization | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Sharon Louis, Co-Chair | VP, Research and Development | STEMCELL Technologies |
 | John Walmsley, Co-Chair | EVP, Strategic Partnerships | StarFish Medical |
 | Shreshth Gandhi | Machine Learning Lead | Deep Genomics |
 | Janet Teasdale | Sr. Director, Talent Development | AbCellera |
 | Nancy Harrison | Venture Partner | Amplitude Ventures |
 | Neil Fraser | President | Medtronic Canada |
 | Agnieszka Kielczewska | Principal Scientist | Amgen BC |
 | Samuel Clarke | Director, Research & Development | Precision Nanosystems |
 | Stefan Avall | Director, Product Management | Kardium |
 | Surjit Dixit | VP Technology | Zymeworks |
 | Kari LaMotte | Managing Director | e@UBC |
 | Peter Zandstra | Director & Professor | SBME |
 | Peter Cripton | Undergraduate Program Director & Professor | SBME |
 | Raquel De Souza | Partnerships Manager | SBME |