Actuated Medical President & CEO Appointed as Chair of the Industrial Advisory Board for the Penn State Center for Biodevices

BELLEFONTE, Pa. - Jan. 7, 2025 - PRLog -- Maureen L. Mulvihill, Ph.D., President & CEO of Actuated Medical, has been named Chair of the Industrial Advisory Board for the Penn State Center for Biodevices. A founding member of the board since its inception in August 2020, Dr. Mulvihill brings a wealth of expertise and a strong commitment to driving innovation in the biomedical field. She will lead the board in this pivotal role during a two-year term, guiding strategic initiatives and strengthening collaboration between academia and industry.

"Collaborations between academia and the medical device industry are essential for fostering innovation and driving meaningful advancements that benefit faculty, students, and industry leaders alike. I am excited to lead the board over the next two years and am deeply committed to accelerating the center's mission of shaping the future of medical device development."

— Maureen L. Mulvihill, Ph.D., Actuated Medical President & CEO

"We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Mulvihill as the chair of our Industrial Advisory Board. Her exceptional expertise and leadership in the medical device industry, combined with her commitment to fostering innovation, will be invaluable as we continue to bridge the gap between academia and industry. We are confident that her vision and guidance will drive impactful collaborations and further our mission to advance biomedical technologies that improve lives."

— Mary Frecker, Ph.D., Director, Penn State Center of Biodevices, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering, Riess Chair in Engineering

The Penn State Center for Biodevices is a multidisciplinary hub dedicated to advancing innovation and collaboration in the field of biomedical devices. It brings together experts from engineering, medicine, science, and industry to address critical challenges in healthcare through cutting-edge research and development. The center fosters opportunities for faculty, students, and industry partners to collaborate on the creation of novel medical technologies, from early-stage concepts to commercialization. By providing access to state-of-the-art facilities, resources, and a collaborative network, the center aims to drive impactful solutions that improve patient care and healthcare outcomes.

About Actuated Medical, Inc.

Actuated Medical is a medical technology innovator that is pioneering motion-based solutions to address critical, unmet clinical needs in gastroenterology and neurology. With an unwavering focus on innovation, safety, and superior quality, the Actuated team is committed to delivering transformative products that empower healthcare professionals to achieve greater precision, enhance efficiency, and drive better patient outcomes while reducing healthcare costs. The company's technologies are backed by a strategic path to commercialization with multiple exit opportunities, supported by invaluable feedback from industry leaders. Actuated holds 42 issued U.S. and international patents, 8 FDA 510(k) clearances, 5 Investigational Device Exemptions (IDEs), 33 pre-submissions, and has completed or is conducting 8 clinical studies. Honored with two Small Business Administration (SBA) Tibbetts Awards for SBIR commercialization excellence (2014 & 2020), Actuated operates out of a state-of-the-art 20,000 sq. ft. facility in central Pennsylvania, certified with ISO 13485 and as a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), reflecting its steadfast commitment to quality and innovation. actuatedmedical.com

About Penn State Center for Biodevices

Established in 2020, the Center for Biodevices aims to bridge foundational science and clinical applications of biodevices, while enabling success of faculty, clinicians, and students across multiple disciplines.

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For media inquiries, please contact Maureen L. Mulvihill, Ph.D. by phone at 814-355-0003 or email at info@actuatedmedical.com.

Additional information can be found by visiting:

ActuatedMedical.com

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ActuatedNeuroscience.com

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