Our Vision
To be a leader in biomedical innovation, focusing on interdisciplinary collaboration and sustainable solutions to healthcare needs.
Our Mission
The UVM Center for Biomedical Innovation is a collaborative hub dedicated to advancing the impact of groundbreaking biomedical research. We specialize in the design and development of biomedical technology, supporting research through custom instrumentation and tooling, training students and professionals in the systematic process of design, and translating research into impactful innovations.
Our Strategic Objectives
- Cultivate the Next Generation of Innovators: We equip students, researchers, and professionals with the knowledge, hands-on experience, and mentorship to excel in biomedical innovation.
- Accelerate Discoveries through Collaboration: We unite diverse teams from academia, industry, and healthcare to spark transformative research and develop breakthrough solutions that take the “whole picture” into consideration, ensuring impactful results.
- Advance Sustainable & Ethical Care: We champion environmentally sustainable, ethically grounded healthcare innovations that enhance patient outcomes and societal well-being.
- Engage and Empower Communities: We extend our impact by organizing events, sharing knowledge, and forging partnerships that strengthen ties with local and global communities and ensure our innovations are rooted in positive community impact.
- Drive Breakthrough Innovation: Ultimately, we push biomedical technology forward by facilitating and applying groundbreaking innovation.
Leadership
Director, Center for Biomedical Innovation
yuri.hudak@uvm.eduMechatronic Systems Design, Medical Technology Development, Biomechanics, Medical Image Analysis Algorithms, Deep Learning
Professor, Department of Neurological Sciences • Professor and Chair, Department of Electrical & Biomedical Engineering
Marilyn.Cipolla@uvm.eduNeurological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences and Pharmacology
Board of Advisors
Steve Arms
Investor and Strategic Advisor
Steve Arms serves on the board of advisors to UVM’s Center for Biomedical Innovation. He received his Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the UVM in 1983. He is the founder and served as the CEO of MicroStrain, Inc.,...
Katie Arnold
CEO and Founder, SPRIG Consulting LLC • Operating Partner and Co-Founder, SPRIG Equity • Adjunct Faculty, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
Katie has three decades of experience in healthcare and has worked with a variety of medical companies including device, diagnostic, software, wearables, and tech-enabled solutions. Katie founded and leads SPRIG Consulting, providing strategic...
Stephen Ball
Partner, Husch Blackwell
Stephen has extensive experience in intellectual property and trademark law.
Victoria Hildebrand
Executive in Residence, Technology Management Program, Northeastern University.
Victoria (Vicki) Hildebrand has decades of leadership experience spanning high tech, government, and health care with a focus on technology as a strategic differentiator. Her previous roles include CIO and Assistant Secretary of...
Dan Nardi
Digital Healthcare Professional
Dan has 24+ years of experience in digital healthcare with a specific focus on building start-ups and growth stage companies as an executive leader. Additionally, he advises, and is on the boards of, several start-ups and non-profit...
Evan Norton
Managing Partner and Co-Founder, SPRIG Equity • Adjunct Faculty, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
Evan has broad experience in the medical technology sector holding both operational leadership and investment roles.
Prem Sreenivasan
Healthcare Innovation Professional
Experienced professional with in-depth expertise in R&D, clinical studies, and medical affairs developing strategic partnerships for innovation globally. Expertise in scientific communication to expert and non-scientific audiences -...