Biomedical Engineering Advisory Board

The charge of the Wichita State University Biomedical Engineering Department Advisory Board is to enhance the academic and research efforts of its programs and the student experience by:

  • Providing leadership to the Department, representing and promoting the Department within the community, industry and the public
  • Providing expert advice, counsel and assistance to the Department in identifying, setting and accomplishing its strategic goals
  • Advising the Department on curricular matters to stay current with industry advancements and needs
  • Fostering communication and opportunities for interaction between students, faculty, and industry, including internships, capstone design, research projects, post-graduate placement, and outreach

Members of the Biomedical Engineering Department Advisory Board include:

  • Kendra Christman, Director, Programs & Education, BioKansas
  • James Walker, MD, Medical Director Neurocritical Care & Stroke, Ascension Via Christi
  • Jessica Aldrich, PhD, Postdoctoral fellow, University of Oregon
  • Mary Beth Vater, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Innolitics
  • Melissa Rocha, Clinical Account Specialist II, Field Trainer, J&J MedTech
  • Rachelle White, Regional Director, Clinical Engineering, TriMedx
  • Randy Logan, PhD, Scientific Director, Workforce Development, BioNexus KC
  • Robert Famer, MHCL, BSRT, CCDS, CEPS, Senior Clinical Account Specialist, J&J MedTech
  • Sean Tomlinson, PhD, Principal Operations Professional, Vials, Pfizer Global Supply