[Bellefonte, PA] – 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. She is a founding member of the board and has served since its inception in August 2020. Dr. Mulvihill brings extensive expertise and a strong commitment to innovation in the biomedical field. She will serve a two-year term as Chair. In this role, she will guide strategic initiatives and help strengthen 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. I 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, her vision and guidance will help drive impactful collaborations. She will play a key role in advancing our mission to develop biomedical technologies that improve lives.” – Mary Frecker, Ph.D., Director, Penn State Center for Biodevices; Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering; Riess Chair in Engineering
The Penn State Center for Biodevices is a multidisciplinary hub focused on innovation in biomedical devices. It brings together experts from engineering, medicine, science, and industry. The center addresses major healthcare challenges through cutting-edge research and development. It offers opportunities for faculty, students, and industry partners to collaborate on new medical technologies. These projects range from early-stage concepts to commercial solutions. With state-of-the-art facilities and a strong network, the center drives progress that improves patient care and healthcare outcomes.
About Actuated Medical, Inc.
Actuated Medical is a healthcare technology innovator focused on motion-based solutions for gastroenterology and neurology. The team is driven by innovation, safety, and high-quality design. They aim to empower clinicians with precise, efficient tools that improve care and reduce costs.
The company follows a strategic path to commercialization. This includes multiple exit opportunities and feedback from leading industry experts. 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.
Actuated Medical has received two SBA Tibbetts Awards for SBIR commercialization excellence (2014 & 2020). The company operates from a 20,000 sq. ft. facility in central Pennsylvania. It is ISO 13485 certified and recognized as a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB). These achievements reflect a strong commitment to quality and innovation.
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.
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