Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The BME Grad Podcast
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| S5E9 - Interview with an Aquanaut: 2051 Sea Odyssey | 07 mai 2026 | 00:47:03 | |
What does it take to live, work, and do science on the ocean floor? In this episode of the BME Grad Podcast, host Devin Hubbard is joined by Dr. Dawn Kernagis (Scientific Director at Deep) and Dr. Virginia Papadopoulou (UNC Radiology & Biomedical Engineering) to explore the cutting edge of undersea research, human physiology, and biomedical innovation. From NASA-style underwater missions and saturation diving to ultrasound research on decompression and microbubbles, this conversation dives deep into how extreme environments are shaping the future of both human health and engineering design. The episode also highlights the 2051 Sea Odyssey initiative—a multidisciplinary effort combining research, storytelling, and a national student design competition aimed at solving real-world challenges in underwater environments. Learn about:
Whether you’re interested in academia, industry, or exploration, this episode shows how BME skills can take you far beyond the lab—all the way to the ocean floor. | |||
| S5E8 - Senior Wisdom 2026 | 07 mai 2026 | 00:32:49 | |
Our graduating seniors provide their perspectives on navigating the BME major. Topics covered include navigating courses and university as well as starting a company while being an undergraduate student. Congratulations to the class of 2026! | |||
| S5E7 - Field Clinical Specialist, Avantika Pandita | 26 mars 2026 | 00:22:32 | |
We are joined by cardiac electrophysiology Field Clinical specialist at Biotronik and Lampe BME alum, Avantika Pandita to discuss the role of field clinical specialist, electrophysiology, job and resume preparation, and career advancement! | |||
| S5E6 - Stop Comparing Yourself: What Students Need to Hear About Success with Marcy Bullock | 05 mars 2026 | 00:34:50 | |
This episode of the BME Grad Podcast features Marcy Bullock, Director of Professional Development at NC State’s College of Engineering and host of the Engineering Pack Pod. We dive deep into career development, self‑awareness, navigating transitions, imposter feelings, and generational dynamics in the workplace. | |||
| S5E5 - Field Engineer Roles with Peter Franzen | 19 févr. 2026 | 00:29:46 | |
We interview Peter Franzen, a Senior Principal Field Clinical Engineer about his journey from entry level to senior level at Medtronic. We cover topics related to job descriptions, skills and even whether and when to get an MBA. | |||
| 4 - Professional Masters Programs: The Lampe MS MedTech Program | 23 janv. 2026 | 00:30:21 | |
Wondering what to do after you graduate? Thinking about industry or the startup world, but wanting some more experience? Look no further than the MS MedTech Program! In this episode we take a dive into the fast-paced, 11-month MS MedTech Program with Program Director Matt Penny from the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering. | |||
| 3 - Medtech Startup Funding with Jimmy Melton | 08 janv. 2026 | 00:47:56 | |
We touch on the funding side of the medtech startup world with Jimmy Melton, founder and general partner at Cape Fear BioCapital. Topics covered include: types of funding, funding ranges and phases, where to look for funding, and common mistakes in fundraising strategy. | |||
| 2 - Healthcare Innovation Investments with Jimmy Melton | 21 nov. 2025 | 00:26:19 | |
We sat down with Jimmy Melton, general partner and founder of Cape Fear BioCapital, to talk about his journey from the science world to the healthcare innovation investments space. If you're interested in the investment world--this episode is for you! | |||
| 1 - AI in Biomedical Engineering with Thomas Kierski | 07 nov. 2025 | 00:36:55 | |
We dive into a discussion about the applications of artificial intelligence (AI) with alumnus and senior machine learning Engineer at Revvity, Thomas Kierski. Topics include job preparedness in the age of AI and how AI is being used in the development of preclinical imaging. | |||
| 12 - Sharing Senior Wisdom from the Class of 2025 | 13 juin 2025 | 00:39:11 | |
We're closing out Season 4 with some final thoughts and wisdom from our most recent graduating class of 2025. In this episode, we meet with Kiera Paye, Maya Cohn, Vignesh Sriram, Bryce Menichella, Mary Kathryn Hederick and Alyssa Cadiz. Our guests for this special episode discuss:
Season 5 of The BME Grad Podcast will begin this fall. Follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram @jointbme or @thebmegradpodcast, or find us at thebmegradpodcast.com to know when the new season begins! | |||
| 11 - Bridging Business Education and Biomedical Engineering with Susanne Killian | 22 mai 2025 | 00:36:20 | |
Susanne Killian, associate director of student engagement at the Kenan-Flagler Business School, brings her expertise in business education to discuss inter-professional academic programs that meet the needs of today's biomedical engineering students. Specifically, Susanne discusses how to bridge engineering fundamentals with the business side of biomedical engineering. In addition to providing a unique business perspective to BME students of all levels, in this episode Devin and Susanne also discuss the Inter-professional Education and Practice (IPEP) program, professional networking, MBA programs, and the importance of working across disciplines. New episodes of The BME Grad Podcast are released every two weeks. Follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram @jointbme or @thebmegradpodcast, or find us at thebmegradpodcast.com to know when a new episode is live. | |||
| 10 - FDA, Biodesign, and Startups with Craig Nichols | 06 mars 2025 | 00:27:58 | |
In this first video edition of The BME Grad Program, we have Craig Nichols, an alumnus of the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering. Craig is a VP of Clinical and Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance at with SonoVascular, which provides therapeutic ultrasound-Based solutions for vascular care. Devin and Craig cover his experience as an FDA lead reviewer, attending Stanford's Biodesign program, and what it was like to work in a local startup called InnAVasc. New episodes of The BME Grad Podcast are released every two weeks. Follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram @jointbme or @thebmegradpodcast, or find us at thebmegradpodcast.com to know when a new episode is live. | |||
| 9 - Spring Interview Preparation and the Job Application Process with Colleen McGowan | 21 févr. 2025 | 00:36:09 | |
Industry Advisor Colleen McGowan is back to discuss important tips for biomedical engineers in the spring season of their job search and placement. Knowing what timeline you should follow for your first job out of college (especially as it gets closer to graduation) can be overwhelming and confusing, so we hope this episode helps bring some guidance and clarity to the process. Through this episode, Colleen and Devin cover what interview questions to prepare for in your interview, introduce ways to negotiate entry-level salaries, provide advice on how big of a net to cast when applying for jobs, and discuss how to network and build relationships with those that are already working in a role you're interested in. New episodes of The BME Grad Podcast are released every two weeks. Follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram @jointbme or @thebmegradpodcast, or find us at thebmegradpodcast.com to know when a new episode is live. | |||
| 8 - The Intersection of Law School and Biomedical Engeering with Audrey Cooke | 06 févr. 2025 | 00:24:20 | |
Have you ever thought about going to law school after graduating from a biomedical engineering undergraduate program? Meet one of our alumna, Audrey Cooke, who has done just that! In this episode, Audrey and Devin discuss how biomedical engineering and law intersect and how her undergraduate experience prepared her for her legal academic career. Other topics include how to transition from biomedical engineering to law school, how to prepare for the LSATs, and other valuable post grad advice from a recent graduate. New episodes of The BME Grad Podcast are released every two weeks. Follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram @jointbme or @thebmegradpodcast, or find us at thebmegradpodcast.com to know when a new episode is live. | |||
| 7 - Clinical Trials Management with Ava Cook and Maya Cohn | 23 janv. 2025 | 00:33:44 | |
Welcome back to The BME Grad Podcast! We hope you all had a restful winter break. We are excited to jump back into season 4 with an episode on clinical trial management with Ava Cook and Maya Cohn. Ava has experience in clinical trials as an intern with Icon, a contract research organization, while Maya has experience in clinical trials with biotech company Regeneron. Devin Hubbard invited our guests to the podcast to discuss clinical research organizations, why biomedical engineers are uniquely suited to working in clinical trials, and how to find roles in this field. New episodes of The BME Grad Podcast are released every two weeks. Follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram @jointbme or @thebmegradpodcast, or find us at thebmegradpodcast.com to know when a new episode is live. | |||
| 6 - Wellness for Biomedical Engineers with Jason Franz | 05 déc. 2024 | 00:28:36 | |
Just in time for the start of final exams for enrolled biomedical engineers, we're releasing an episode all about well-being. Jason Franz, associate professor and Joint BME's well-being director, joins us in the booth to talk about community, wellness, resilience, self-care, and managing expectations while on our career journey. New episodes of The BME Grad Podcast are released every two weeks. The podcast will be on break during the winter holidays but will resume in January 2025. Follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram @jointbme or @thebmegradpodcast, or find us at thebmegradpodcast.com to know when a new episode is live. | |||
| 5 - Salary Negotiation and Strategic Early Career Development with Barbara Senich | 14 nov. 2024 | 00:27:32 | |
We are excited to interview Barbara Senich for today's episode! Barbara has more than 25 years of experience in the biotech industry, including working for pharmaceutical companies like Merck and Roche. As an expert in strategic thinking and marketing, Barbara provides guidance in this episode for students on negotiating salary offers in their first job. Other topics discussed include how to approach marketing yourself through the interview process, how to determine what salary level is appropriate for your early-career needs, and the first steps to consider when onboarding as a new employee. New episodes of The BME Grad Podcast are released every two weeks. Follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram @jointbme or @thebmegradpodcast, or find us at thebmegradpodcast.com to know when a new episode is live. | |||
| 4 - An Episode for Seniors in Biomedical Enginneering: What Should You Plan For? | 31 oct. 2024 | 00:27:41 | |
Colleen McGowan is back in the podcast studio with advice specifically for seniors in a biomedical engineering program. Topics covered include whether you should go out of state for your first job, how to tailor your resume for each position you apply for, a discussion on AI tools used in applicant screening, and whether recruiters can help connect you to your first job. New episodes of The BME Grad Podcast are released every two weeks. Follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram @jointbme or @thebmegradpodcast, or find us at thebmegradpodcast.com to know when a new episode is live. | |||
| 3 - State of the Joint Department Address with Chair Paul Dayton | 17 oct. 2024 | 00:24:47 | |
Our host, Devin Hubbard, sits down with the chair and head of our Joint Department, Paul Dayton. This episode covers the history of our department, where the department sits in rankings and where we're heading in our future growth. If you're just getting to know us as a department, this is a great episode to start. Are you a biomedical engineering student (or prospective student) attending the 2024 BMES Conference? Please stop by and visit our booth! New episodes of The BME Grad Podcast are released every two weeks. Follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram @jointbme or @thebmegradpodcast, or find us at thebmegradpodcast.com to know when a new episode is live. | |||
| 2 - Industry Advisor Colleen McGowan on Early Career Advice for Sophomores and Juniors | 03 oct. 2024 | 00:24:12 | |
Colleen McGowan is one of Joint BME's Industry Advisors. She specializes in helping students transition from their academic experience into their industry careers. Colleen also facilitates networking connections between industry and our biomedical engineering program. Devin and Colleen talk about how to polish your resume, how and where to apply for internships or jobs, and how to use social media and in-person networking to prioritize your career relationships. New episodes of The BME Grad Podcast are released every two weeks. Follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram @jointbme or @thebmegradpodcast, or find us at thebmegradpodcast.com to know when a new episode is live. | |||
| 1 - All About Co-Ops with Reggie Smith, a Co-Op Ambassador | 19 sept. 2024 | 00:22:58 | |
We are launching Season 4 with our most-requested topic: Co-ops! Reggie Smith has extensive experience working in co-ops while studying as a biomedical engineer. Host Devin delves into the co-op process with Reggie, including how to know if a co-op is right for you. New episodes of The BME Grad Podcast are released every two weeks. Follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram @jointbme or @thebmegradpodcast, or find us at thebmegradpodcast.com to know when a new episode is live. | |||
| 6 - Reflecting on the Undergraduate Experience with Four Graduating Seniors | 25 avr. 2024 | 00:19:20 | |
Devin closes out Season 3 by interviewing four seniors scheduled to graduate next week: Matthew Bunn, Varad Gurude, Carly Rauch, and Sara Meehan. In our final episode, we wanted to offer advice to rising seniors to help get the most out of their last year as an undergraduate. The wisdom our guests today shared with us includes:
Season 4 of The BME Grad Podcast will begin this fall. Follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram @jointbme or @thebmegradpodcast, or find us at thebmegradpodcast.com to know when the new season begins! | |||
| 5 - The Pathway from Biomedical Engineering to Medical School with Drew Caddell | 11 avr. 2024 | 00:26:47 | |
Host Devin Hubbard catches up with Drew Caddell, an alumnus of the Joint Department and a current first-year student of UNC-Chapel Hill's School of Medicine. For biomedical engineering students who are considering medical school, Drew covers how the mindset between the two academic programs is similar, gives advice on what to expect when applying to school as a BME, and shares his experience with deciding where to apply. Drew also explained the benefits of taking a gap year between his undergraduate degree and applying for medical school. New episodes of The BME Grad Podcast are released every two weeks. Follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram @jointbme or @thebmegradpodcast, or find us at thebmegradpodcast.com to know when a new episode is live. | |||
| 4 - Should I Go to Graduate School or Into Industry? David Probst Provides Perspective on Both | 28 mars 2024 | 00:27:13 | |
Today we sat down with David Probst, Ph.D. student in Joint BME, to talk about his previous research and development work with biosensors at Medtronic and his current experience as a Ph.D. student at UNC. David and host Devin Hubbard cover the relationship between business development and R&D, how to know if an advanced degree program is right for you, and the skills that you can acquire in industry and academia to support you in your biomedical engineering career. New episodes of The BME Grad Podcast are released every two weeks. Follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram @jointbme or @thebmegradpodcast, or find us at thebmegradpodcast.com to know when a new episode is live. | |||
| 3 - A Discussion about Regulatory Affairs with Senior Compliance Engineer Cameron Schmitt | 14 mars 2024 | 00:37:55 | |
We spoke with Cameron Schmitt, an expert in regulatory affairs and a senior compliance engineer with MethodSense. Cameron sat down with us to explain how she supports medical device companies with quality and regulatory solutions for commercializing and managing their products. If you've ever wanted to know how biomedical engineering fits into the FDA clearance and approval process, this interview will be invaluable in introducing you to how it all works. Devin and Cameron also discuss quality systems, what to look for when applying for a job, and how to articulate what you're looking for from an employer. New episodes of The BME Grad Podcast are released every two weeks. Follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram @jointbme or @thebmegradpodcast, or find us at thebmegradpodcast.com to know when a new episode is live. | |||
| 2 - Second Interview with Allie Mitzak: What is a product manager? | 29 févr. 2024 | 00:35:25 | |
We had so much to talk about with The BME Grad Podcast Founder, Allie Mitzak, that host Devin Hubbard interviewed Allie for a second episode about her experience as a product manager with Teleflex. Devin and Allie discuss what a product manager in biomedical engineering does daily and the path you can take to become one. New episodes of The BME Grad Podcast are released every two weeks. Follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram @jointbme @thebmegradpodcast, or find us at thebmegradpodcast.com to know when a new episode is live. | |||
| 1 - Interview with The BME Grad Podcast founder Allie Mitzak | 15 févr. 2024 | 00:33:51 | |
The first episode of season 3 finds The BME Grad Podcast Founder, Allie Mitzak, on the other side of the table with new podcast host, Devin Hubbard. Devin interviews Allie about her experience as a Joint BME undergraduate, podcast host, and product manager with Teleflex. New episodes of The BME Grad Podcast are released every two weeks. Follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram @jointbme or @thebmegradpodcast, or find us at thebmegradpodcast.com to know when a new episode is live. | |||
| 20 - Season 2 in Review | 10 mars 2023 | 00:27:44 | |
Brian and Allie review Season 2, episode highlights, and lessons learned from hosting the show. More on The BME Grad Podcast: www.thebmegradpodcast.com | |||
| 19 - Traceability Matrices, Intuitive Surgical, and Moving Across the Country for a New Job with Madhuvanthi Jayaraman | 24 févr. 2023 | 00:28:49 | |
Madhuvanthi Jayaraman graduated from the Joint Program of Biomedical Engineering at UNC and NC State in 2019. She now works as a Design Control Systems Engineer with the Tools and Processes team at Intuitive, supporting the development, testing, and implementation of internal tools that help in building documentation and traceability matrices which adhere to the current Design Control Process for medical devices. Madhu joins us to talk about her role, building traceability matrices as part of the device design process, and moving across the country for a new job.
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| 18 - Biomedical Engineer at Carolina BioOncology Institute with Allie Story | 10 févr. 2023 | 00:28:15 | |
Allie Story graduated from the Joint Program of Biomedical Engineering at UNC and NC State in 2019. Now, she is a Biomedical Engineer at Carolina BioOncology Institute. Allie joins to to talk about her role, line of work, and making a career switch from med device to pharma/biotech. More on The BME Grad Podcast: www.thebmegradpodcast.com Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCyfF0xH80d5lS1RpQsmpw0Q/videos Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/thebmegradpodcast/ Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebmegradpodcast/ | |||
| 17 - Insights from an Academic Industry Coordinator: Colleen McGowan | 27 janv. 2023 | 00:41:16 | |
Colleen McGowan is the Academic Industry Coordinator for the Joint BME Department at UNC Chapel Hill and NC State University. Her role consists of advising undergraduate biomedical engineering students and assisting them with internship & job applications, organizing networking and educational opportunities as well as developing industry relationships for the benefit of students. Prior to BME, Colleen worked as a Strategy & Operations Consultant with Deloitte before and after earning her MBA from Duke University, and spent several years at home with her children. Colleen also recently completed seven years of board service with the Me Fine Foundation, serving as the non-profit's Board Chair in 2020 and 2021. Outside of her professional life, Colleen can be found coaching volleyball, playing tennis or watching her daughters play their own sports. Colleen joins the show to share her insights gained from advising BME students on finding and getting a job. More on The BME Grad Podcast: www.thebmegradpodcast.com Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCyfF0xH80d5lS1RpQsmpw0Q/videos Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/thebmegradpodcast/ Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebmegradpodcast/ | |||
| 16 - MSAT Engineering at Humacyte + Job Searching on a Student Visa with Luciana Herrero | 25 nov. 2022 | 00:34:03 | |
Lucy Herrero discusses Humacyte, her role as a Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) Engineer at Humacyte, and provides advice on searching for jobs with a student visa. Lucy Herrero's Bio: After earning my bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, I entered the regenerative medicine world to fulfill my purpose of helping others through my career. I strive to serve with excellence as I collaborate in the optimization and operation of the LUNA200 platform at Humacyte. In addition to my primary job functions, I was recently recognized for leading and implementing a novel sitewide alarm management procedure, as well as developing program in Matlab for the quality control of raw materials. One of my favorite achievements is publishing an article at the Human Movement Science Journal as a primary author in 2020. Currently, my goal is to build expertise in tech transfer and knowledge management. Outside of work you can find me hiking with my dog or reading fantasy novels. More on The BME Grad Podcast: www.thebmegradpodcast.com Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCyfF0xH80d5lS1RpQsmpw0Q/videos Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/thebmegradpodcast/ Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebmegradpodcast/ | |||
| 15 - Turn an Internship into a Job | 11 nov. 2022 | 00:20:37 | |
This week, we share our advice on how to turn an internship, rotation, or project into a job. More on The BME Grad Podcast: www.thebmegradpodcast.com Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCyfF0xH80d5lS1RpQsmpw0Q/videos Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/thebmegradpodcast/ Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebmegradpodcast/ | |||
| 14 - Choosing and Leveraging a BME Program for Your Career Goals: Closing the Gap Between Industry and Higher Ed with Aileen Huang-Saad | 28 oct. 2022 | 00:44:04 | |
Dr. Aileen Huang-Saad is an Associate Professor of Bioengineering at Northeastern University and the Director of Life Sciences and Engineering Programs at The Roux Institute (Portland, Maine). She is Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Springer’s Biomedical Engineering Education, Past Division Chair for the American Society of Engineering Education’s Biomedical Engineering Division, and a member of the National Academy of Science Roundtable on Systemic Change in Undergraduate STEM Education. She also serves on the Maine State Workforce Board. Dr. Huang-Saad’s current research areas are entrepreneurship, innovation, and transforming higher education. She received her PhD from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and an MBA from University of Michigan Ross School of Business. More information here: teel.sites.northeastern.edu More on The BME Grad Podcast: www.thebmegradpodcast.com Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCyfF0xH80d5lS1RpQsmpw0Q/videos Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/thebmegradpodcast/ Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebmegradpodcast/ | |||
| 13 - LEAN Six Sigma with Kevin Grayson | 14 oct. 2022 | 00:40:44 | |
Kevin Grayson provides an introduction to LEAN Six Sigma, and subsequent tools and problem solving structures such as: DMAIC, DMADV, the 8 wastes (DOWNTIME), 5S, and value stream mapping. Kevin Grayson is the assistant director of technology management at NC State Industry Expansion Solutions (IES). He provides strategic coaching and training in areas such as competitiveness review, business strategy development, new product introduction, innovation, advanced manufacturing methods, performance excellence and market growth. Kevin also supports other areas of IES including quality management systems and Six Sigma instruction. Kevin is an adjunct instructor in the Biomedical Engineering department where he teaches DFSS and certifies senior design projects. Kevin is also a Baldrige Examiner and AHCA Master Examiner and serves on the TNCPE Board of Directors. Kevin has been an AHCA master examiner for the AHCA/NCAL program since 2016. Kevin is a frequent speaker at conferences and professional meetings, typically speaking on subjects such as innovation, performance excellence or Six Sigma. Kevin has B.S. degrees in both electrical engineering and economics from NC State University, an MBA from Brenau University and an M.S. in electrical engineering from UNC-Charlotte. Kevin is certified as a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt and Master Black Belt (MBB). Industry Expansion Solutions: https://www.ies.ncsu.edu/ More on The BME Grad Podcast: Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCyfF0xH80d5lS1RpQsmpw0Q/videos Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/thebmegradpodcast/ Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebmegradpodcast/ | |||
| 12 - Job Changes with Allie Mitzak and Brian Kim | 30 sept. 2022 | 00:23:03 | |
Allie and Brian discuss some things to consider in a job change. More on The BME Grad Podcast: Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/thebmegradpodcast/ Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebmegradpodcast/ Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCyfF0xH80d5lS1RpQsmpw0Q/videos Connect with or reach out to Host, Allie Mitzak, on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/allie-mitzak Connect with, or reach out to Host, Brian Kim, on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/briandonginkim/ | |||
| 11 - MedTech Master's Program Curriculum at UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State (Mini-Series Episode 4) | 16 sept. 2022 | 00:53:54 | |
Instructors of the MedTech program, Kelly Umstead, Matt Penny, and Nick Jardine discuss key courses in the Master's program's curriculum. MedTech Innovation and Entrepreneurship M.S. Program Contact Details: Website: medtech.bme.unc.edu Email: medtech_info@ncsu.edu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/medtech-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-unc-and-ncsu/ More on The BME Grad Podcast: Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/thebmegradpodcast/ Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebmegradpodcast/ Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCyfF0xH80d5lS1RpQsmpw0Q/videos Connect with or reach out to Host, Allie Mitzak, on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/allie-mitzak Connect with, or reach out to Host, Brian Kim, on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/briandonginkim/ | |||
| 10 - Meet Cervu, a Women's Health Early-Stage Venture from the MedTech Master's Program (Mini-Series Episode 3) | 19 août 2022 | 00:41:07 | |
Abby Scheer, Alan Rosenbaum, MD, and Chandler Sizer comprise the Cervu team. Cervu is an early-stage venture developing an intervaginal device to help cancer survivors with dyspareunia perform pelvic floor physical therapy at home. The c-corp originally formed as a student team in the MedTech Innovation + Entrepreneurship M.S. Program at UNC and NC State. On this episode, listen to Abby, Alan, and Chandler talk about Cervu's mission, and how they have gone about identifying an unmet need, executing business and design conceptualization, and working with end users during design iteration. They also discuss how they have been supported along the way by the MedTech Innovation + Entrepreneurship Program. MedTech Innovation and Entrepreneurship M.S. Program Contact Details: Website: medtech.bme.unc.edu Email: medtech_info@ncsu.edu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/medtech-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-unc-and-ncsu/ More on The BME Grad Podcast: Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/thebmegradpodcast/ Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebmegradpodcast/ Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCyfF0xH80d5lS1RpQsmpw0Q/videos Connect with or reach out to Host, Allie Mitzak, on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/allie-mitzak Connect with, or reach out to Host, Brian Kim, on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/briandonginkim/ | |||
| 9 - Being a Clinical Field Engineer, Experiencing an Acquisition with Nicole Spencer | 05 août 2022 | 00:24:06 | |
Nicole Spencer is a Clinical Field Engineer at Fiagon, an endoscopic sinus surgery medical device company. Before Fiagon, Nicole worked as an Integration Engineer at Epic, a healthcare software company. She is also a 2019 grad of the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at UNC and NC State. Nicole speaks on what it's like to be a Clinical Field Engineer, traveling and being in surgeries for work, and her experience with her company getting acquired by Hemostasis. More on The BME Grad Podcast: Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/thebmegradpodcast/ Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebmegradpodcast/ Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCyfF0xH80d5lS1RpQsmpw0Q/videos Connect with or reach out to Host, Allie Mitzak, on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/allie-mitzak Connect with, or reach out to Host, Brian Kim, on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/briandonginkim/ | |||
| 8 - Identifying and Validating Clinical Needs: Making the Switch from Healthcare to Industry with Erik Andersen (Mini-Series Episode 2) | 22 juil. 2022 | 00:32:56 | |
Erik Andersen, MS, BSN, RN was brought on to Cambridge Design Partnership's (CDP) Insight & Strategy and Human Factors teams as a seasoned critical care nurse working in both ER and ICU environments for nearly 10 years, and also as a 2021 grad of the MedTech Innovation and Entrepreneurship M.S. Program at the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at UNC and NC State. As an Insights Research Associate at Cambridge Design Partnership, Erik helps CDP's clients with understanding the clinical-users’ and patient-users’ perspectives in medical device development. On this episode, Erik talks about his career path, current role, and the value he got from the MedTech program. MedTech Innovation and Entrepreneurship M.S. Program Contact Details: Website: medtech.bme.unc.edu Email: medtech_info@ncsu.edu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/medtech-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-unc-and-ncsu/ More on The BME Grad Podcast: Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/thebmegradpodcast/ Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebmegradpodcast/ Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCyfF0xH80d5lS1RpQsmpw0Q/videos Connect with or reach out to Host, Allie Mitzak, on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/allie-mitzak Connect with, or reach out to Host, Brian Kim, on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/briandonginkim/ | |||
| 7 - Engineering Consulting and Traveling for Pharma and Biotech with Natsuyo Huneycutt | 08 juil. 2022 | 00:28:57 | |
Natsuyo Huneycutt is a Sr. Validation Engineer at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, based out of Raleigh, NC. Natsuyo is also a 2019 grad of the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at UNC and NC State. Natusyo joins us to talk about what engineering consulting is like vs. engineering in-house, projects she's led, and what she's gained and learned from traveling for work.
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| 6 - Introducing the MedTech Innovation and Entrepreneurship Master's Program at UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State (Mini-Series Episode 1) | 24 juin 2022 | 00:36:27 | |
Ever considered a Master's in Biomedical Engineering? Here today to discuss one pathway are Dr. David Zaharoff, Director, and Matt Penny, Associate Director of the MedTech Innovation and Entrepreneurship M.S. Program at UNC and NC State. MedTech Innovation and Entrepreneurship M.S. Program Contact Details: Website: medtech.bme.unc.edu Email: medtech_info@ncsu.edu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/medtech-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-unc-and-ncsu/ More on The BME Grad Podcast: Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/thebmegradpodcast/ Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebmegradpodcast/ Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCyfF0xH80d5lS1RpQsmpw0Q/videos For more information on The BME Grad Podcast, visit the Joint Department of BME at UNC and NC State's website: bme.unc.edu/home/news-events/the-bme-grad-podcast/ Connect with or reach out to Host, Allie Mitzak, on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/allie-mitzak Connect with, or reach out to Host, Brian Kim, on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/briandonginkim/ | |||
| 5 - Building the Modern Biomedical Engineering Senior Design Capstone Course with Andrew DiMeo (Part 2) | 10 juin 2022 | 00:42:06 | |
Andrew DiMeo, PhD, is a Health Innovator, Designer, Entrepreneur, Teacher & Student with roots in New York City's Film Industry and a 20+ year career in medical devices & diagnostics. His startup company, CanvasGT, was acquired by greenlight guru where he works as a product manager on a novel web app enabling meaningful creativity for medtech strategy. Andrew also serves as business advisor to NIH Programs including RADx, C3i, and Blueprint Neuro. As a professor at UNC & NC State, his students’ coursework led to multiple startups including 410-Medical, Contour Surgical, Augment Medical, Novocor Medical Systems, and MEDIC. Other notable experiences include co-founding Gilero, starting nonprofit trade association NCMD, serving as business advisor for the Wallace H. Coulter Foundation's "Coulter College," Director for Duke NeuroInnovations, Coach for Industrial Design Firm Trig, and developing the college course Real Social Change. Andrew joins the show to talk about how he developed the senior design capstone course at UNC and NC State, and one of the first of its kind. He shares his goals for the capstone, the structure, and some stories along the way. Catch part 1, in our previous episode, to hear the full conversation. Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/thebmegradpodcast/ Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebmegradpodcast/ Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCyfF0xH80d5lS1RpQsmpw0Q/videos For more information on The BME Grad Podcast, visit the Joint Department of BME at UNC and NC State's website: bme.unc.edu/home/news-events/the-bme-grad-podcast/ Connect with or reach out to Host, Allie Mitzak, on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/allie-mitzak Connect with, or reach out to Host, Brian Kim, on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/briandonginkim/ | |||
| 4 - Building the Modern Biomedical Engineering Senior Design Capstone Course with Andrew DiMeo (Part 1) | 27 mai 2022 | 00:50:47 | |
Andrew DiMeo, PhD, is a Health Innovator, Designer, Entrepreneur, Teacher & Student with roots in New York City's Film Industry and a 20+ year career in medical devices & diagnostics. His startup company, CanvasGT, was acquired by greenlight guru where he works as a product manager on a novel web app enabling meaningful creativity for medtech strategy. Andrew also serves as business advisor to NIH Programs including RADx, C3i, and Blueprint Neuro. As a professor at UNC & NC State, his students’ coursework led to multiple startups including 410-Medical, Contour Surgical, Augment Medical, Novocor Medical Systems, and MEDIC. Other notable experiences include co-founding Gilero, starting nonprofit trade association NCMD, serving as business advisor for the Wallace H. Coulter Foundation's "Coulter College," Director for Duke NeuroInnovations, Coach for Industrial Design Firm Trig, and developing the college course Real Social Change. Andrew joins the show to talk about how he developed the senior design capstone course at UNC and NC State, and one of the first of its kind. He shares his goals for the capstone, the structure, and some stories along the way. Catch part 2, next episode, to hear the full conversation. Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/thebmegradpodcast/ Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebmegradpodcast/ Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCyfF0xH80d5lS1RpQsmpw0Q/videos For more information on The BME Grad Podcast, visit the Joint Department of BME at UNC and NC State's website: bme.unc.edu/home/news-events/the-bme-grad-podcast/ Connect with or reach out to Host, Allie Mitzak, on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/allie-mitzak Connect with or reach out to Host, Brian Kim, on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/briandonginkim/ | |||
| 3 - Should Biomedical Engineers Have Portfolios? | 13 mai 2022 | 00:20:11 | |
Allie and Brian discuss the best engineering portfolios they've seen, how to build them easily, and situations where they could be useful.
For more information on The BME Grad Podcast, visit the Joint Department of BME at UNC and NC State's website: bme.unc.edu/home/news-events/the-bme-grad-podcast/ Connect with or reach out to Host, Allie Mitzak, on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/allie-mitzak Connect with or reach out to Host, Brian Kim, on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/briandonginkim/ | |||
| 2 - Master's vs. PhD: Reflections on both Paths with Travis McKay and Taylor Gabaldon | 29 avr. 2022 | 00:41:22 | |
Travis McKay and Taylor Gabaldon met each other while pursuing their PhD's in Biomedical Engineering at North Carolina State University. While Travis chose to continue to pursue his PhD, Taylor switched out of the program and got his Master's in Biomedical Engineering. Travis and Taylor each discuss why they chose their path and have a healthy debate: Master's vs. PhD.
More on our guests:
Travis McKay's PhD work is focused on biosensors. Before entering his PhD program, he got his Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering at the University of Maryland Baltimore County.
Taylor Gabaldon is now a Design Engineer at Gilero. At the time of this recording, he worked as a Research & Development Engineer at WellAir. Before his Master's, Taylor got his Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering at the University of New Mexico.
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| 1 - Myths Biomedical Engineering Students Shouldn't Believe | 15 avr. 2022 | 00:26:38 | |
We'll discuss misconceptions BME students have about what experiences to seek out during college, what jobs they are and aren't a good fit for, and more. We'll also discuss what we have in store for season 2! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebmegradpodcast/ Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCyfF0xH80d5lS1RpQsmpw0Q/videos For more information on The BME Grad Podcast, visit the Joint Department of BME at UNC and NC State's website: bme.unc.edu/home/news-events/the-bme-grad-podcast/ Connect with or reach out to Host, Allie Mitzak, on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/allie-mitzak Connect with or reach out to Host, Brian Kim, on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/briandonginkim/ | |||
| 30- Brian Kim returns... | 10 mars 2022 | 00:31:33 | |
Brian Kim was the first guest of the BME Grad podcast. He is a 2019 graduate of the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at UNC and NC State and ***spoiler alert*** he is going to be the new co-host for season 2! Brian talks about why he's looking forward to being a part of the podcast, gives some words of wisdom, and covers his career progression over the past 2 years up to his current role at as a Sr. Process Engineer at Stryker, Advanced Operations. For more information on The BME Grad Podcast, visit the Joint Department of BME at UNC and NC State's website: bme.unc.edu/home/news-events/the-bme-grad-podcast/ Connect with or reach out to Host, Allie Mitzak, on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/allie-mitzak Connect with or reach out to our new Co-Host, Brian Kim, on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/briandonginkim/ | |||
| 29- Going back to university for your Pharmaceutical Sciences Ph.D. w/ Jordan Joiner | 24 févr. 2022 | 00:42:54 | |
Jordan Joiner received her Bachelors in Chemical and Biological Engineering from the University of Alabama in 2015, and she is currently a 4th year Pharmaceutical Sciences Ph.D. Candidate in the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Uniquely, before pursuing her Ph.D., Jordan worked at Evonik, a specialty chemical company, as a Process Engineer for 3 years. On this episode Jordan dives into how she made the decision to go back to university for her Ph.D. after 3 years of working in the industry, and what it's been like along the way. Links mentioned in the episode are below. Dayton Lab website: https://daytonlab.sites.unc.edu/ Benhabbour Lab website: https://benhabbour.web.unc.edu/ Jordan's Journal of Immunology paper, Focused Ultrasound for Immunomodulation of the Tumor Microenvironment: https://www.jimmunol.org/content/205/9/2327 For more information on The BME Grad Podcast, visit the Joint Department of BME at UNC and NC State's website: bme.unc.edu/home/news-events/the-bme-grad-podcast/ Connect with or reach out to Host, Allie Mitzak, on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/allie-mitzak | |||
| 28- R&D Engineer at Vertex Pharmaceuticals w/ Isabella Watson (+ Engineering Portfolio Example) | 10 févr. 2022 | 00:26:01 | |
Isabella Watson is a 2019 grad of the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at UNC and NC State and is now an R&D Engineer at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, a global biotechnology company. Before this role, she worked as an R&D Engineer and Field Service Engineer at a smaller company in the biotechnology space, Cell Microsystems. Isabella compares/contrasts working in biotech R&D at small and large sized companies. Check out Isabella's engineering portfolio website: bellawatson.me For more information on The BME Grad Podcast, visit the Joint Department of BME at UNC and NC State's website: bme.unc.edu/home/news-events/the-bme-grad-podcast/ Connect with or reach out to Host, Allie Mitzak, on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/allie-mitzak | |||