Josh Makower is the Yock Family Professor of Bioengineering at Stanford University, where he focuses on advancing medical innovation and improving patient care through educational and practical initiatives. He is the Director of the Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign, which emphasizes a structured approach to biomedical innovation known as The Biodesign Process. With extensive experience in the medtech industry, he has founded and led multiple successful companies, including ExploraMed, which has been pivotal in creating numerous medical devices. An inventor with over 300 patents, he is a recognized expert in applied bioengineering, bridging the gap between engineering principles and clinical applications. Makower's contributions have earned him membership in prestigious organizations such as the National Academy of Engineering and the College of Fellows of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering. He has also received the Coulter Award for Healthcare Innovation from the Biomedical Engineering Society. His educational background includes an MBA from Columbia University, an MD from NYU School of Medicine, and a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from MIT.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Yock Family Professor in the Department of Bioengineering and Medicine.
Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign • Stanford, CA
Leads the program focusing on biomedical innovation.
ExploraMed, Inc. • Stanford, CA
Founded medical device incubator, creating various medical technology companies.