Moffitt, Michael, PhD

Biomedical Engineer with particular interest in modulation of neural systems. 

Dr. Moffitt has more than 15 years of industry experience in the medical device field, and has focused on Spinal Cord Stimulation and Deep Brain Stimulation systems. His experience has included many activities, from individual contributor to technical lead on Boston Scientific’s first DBS system (Vercise™) to management roles (presently directs Neuromodulation Research and Advanced Concepts team within R&D), and spanning development of sophisticated models and algorithms – now in commercial product, generation of intellectual property (inventor or co-inventor of >100 issued patents), technical support for regulatory submissions, technical diligence in partnership and acquisition deals, working with physician-customers, patients, collaborating scientists, and leading team members in similar activities. A hallmark of his career has been taking ideas from concept to commercialization with examples including the Illumina3D™ stimulation steering algorithm, the Cartesia™ directional DBS lead with corresponding steering and visualization algorithms, and DBS Anodic Monopolar stimulation.  He has contributed to the building of a franchise within a company.

Strengths: technical expertise, communication, the ability work well with people – both internal and external, and the ability to envision novel solutions to problems, and a sense for how things will or will not be valued by customers.  He is driven by seeing translation of ideas to products that help people.

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