Dr. Michelle Zwernemann

Biography

Michelle Zwernemann is an Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, where she supports the Design Team program. With over 15 years of experience in medical device development and commercialization, Michelle has contributed to the design, testing, and launch of numerous medical devices, including orthopedic implants and upper limb prosthetic components. She has held roles at Synthes, Inc. in product development and manufacturing innovation, contributing to the development and launch of orthopedic implants. As the Director of Product Development at Infinite Biomedical Technologies, she was responsible for project management and regulatory strategy, leading the development of EMG electrodes embedded in platforms for advanced control of multi-articulated prosthetic hands. Additionally, Michelle has led engineering, regulatory affairs, quality, and operations at Sonavex, a JHU CBID spin-out focused on ultrasound solutions for measuring blood flow. She holds a BS in Biomedical Engineering and an MSE in Bioengineering Innovation and Design from Johns Hopkins University.

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