Engineering Assistant

S. Adam Hacking, Ph.D. *** Moss Hill Rd Jamaica Plain MA 02130

acat4j@r.postjobfree.com 617-***-****

PROFILE:

Proven ability to build companies, infrastructure and organizations

Experienced leader in technology, healthcare and academic environments

Talented biomedical engineer with track record of academic and entrepreneurial success

Proven ability to develop strategy and produce results from concept to delivery

Demonstrated success leading high-performing, solutions-oriented teams

Proven ability to identify, recruit, motivate, develop and retain talent

Outstanding ability to identify, solve and overcome complex problems

Routinely recognized for ingenuity, creativity and innovation

Exceptional communication skills that include scientific writing and presentations

Collaboration with top scientific and medical thought leaders in clinical and business environments

In-depth understanding of clinical environments and personnel

Proven ability to identify, develop and protect intellectual property

Detailed understanding and broad practical experience with pre-clinical animal models

In-depth understanding of human diseases, biology, physiology and anatomy

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Founded 3 companies (2 in healthcare and technology) while maintaining an academic career

Raised $175,000 of angel funding

Raised $3,343,900 of peer reviewed funding (US, Canada, European Union)

1 patent granted, 3 pending and 3 reports of invention

Hip Society - Otto Aufranc Award 2002 (international award recognizing outstanding research)

Supervised 50+ Ph.D.s, graduate and medical students

Developed and manufactured 20+ implant systems for small and large animal research

Recognized expert on pre-clinical animal models for orthopaedic research

Pre-clinical validation of trabecular metal in large animal models

Published 35+ peer-reviewed papers in orthopaedic joint reconstruction, infection & trauma

Published 1 book and 3 book chapters (biomaterials and tissue engineering)

Delivered 20+ invited presentations at domestic, international society meetings and conferences

Delivered 75+ presentations at domestic, international society meetings and conferences

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2010-present

Director Laboratory for Musculoskeletal Research and Innovation,

Department of Orthopaedics, Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Medical School

Lead an independent research group of 8 staff. Responsible for all lab activities

(strategy, research directions, project management, staffing, funding and

budgeting). Areas of research include implant development and design, bone tissue

engineering for the repair of large bone defects, high throughput in vivo screening

of cells and materials, technologies to reduce the susceptibility of implants to

infection, technologies to improve the management of infected implants,

development of ultrasonic-based technologies to facilitate non-invasive surgery,

S.A. Hacking, CV October 2013

technology for the ultrasonic assisted delivery of therapeutic compounds to bone,

tendon and cartilage, bioreactor design and development and the development of

low cost, physical computing systems for laboratory process automation.

2008-2009

Biomaterials group leader, Khademhossenni Lab, Department of Medicine Brigham and

Women’s Hospital & Harvard/MIT Health Sciences and Technology (HST) Program

Directed a biomaterials research group of 15 post-doctoral fellows and Ph.D. students

with 30+ concurrent studies. Research focused on biomaterial related aspects of

tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Developed and implemented a web-

based project management system for effectively defining projects and resources

required, monitoring milestones and identifying barriers to progress. Project

management system was adopted lab-wide.

2004-2005

CSO, Tavers Technology (Co-Founder, Veterinary implants for Canine THA)

Montreal QC, Canada

Raised $100,000 from angel investor. Developed strategy for new cemented and

cementless canine THA system that shared common instrumentation. Drove the

design, development and manufacture of cemented and cementless canine total hip

implants and instrumentation for veterinarians. Sourced Chinese manufacturer,

managed all logistics. Designed, manufactured and delivered a full range of implants

and complete instrument sets to veterinarians within 6 months of funding.

2001-2005

CEO, ThinClient Corp. (Founder, Medical Information Technology Company).

Montreal QC, Canada

Raised $75,000 from angel investors. Developed HIPPA compliant data-driven web

based system for case logging, training competency assessment and general residency

program management. Web-connected with Palm Pilot data logging. Logged > 35,000

surgical cases (with ICD-9, CPT classifications) in 10 residency programs across Canada

and the US. Recruited and managed software development team of 6 programmers

and 2 sales staff. Responsible for all company activities including sales.

Surgical Assistant, McGill University Surgical Clinic (Experimental - large animal) 1996-1998

Montreal QC, Canada

Volunteer surgical assistant in large animal OR (sheep, pigs, dogs). Assisted with 3-4

cases per week for 2 years. Studies included heart and lung transplants, cardio-

myoplasty, cardiac pacing, abdominal endoscopy and many other procedures.

1993-1994

Research Assistant, Department of Anatomy, Queen’s University

Kingston ON, Canada

Digitization of histological slides for online archival and presentation.

1992-1993

Assistant Coach, British Men’s Alpine Ski Team

European Continent.

Daily on-hill training of men’s speed and technical world cup teams. On-course support

and guidance during competitions across Europe.

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S.A. Hacking, CV October 2013

1990-1996

Founder, Greenscape

Kirkland Lake, ON Canada

Founded commercial landscaping company, sold in 1996. Trained and managed crew

of 10-15 employees.

EDUCATION AND FELLOWSHIP TRAINING

Post-Doctoral Fellowship - Biomaterials, tissue engineering, high-throughput screening, 2008-2010

regenerative medicine.

Harvard/MIT Health Sciences and Technology (HST) Program

Cambridge, MA, United States

Post-Doctoral Fellowship - Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering, Bone Regeneration 2006-2008

McGill University Health Center, Department of Orthopaedics

Montreal, Qc, Canada

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Biomedical Engineering 2006

McGill University Health Center, Department of Orthopaedics, Montreal, Qc, Canada

Dissertation: The effects of surface topography and chemistry on new bone formation and

osseointegration.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Biomedical Engineering 1998-2001

McGill University Health Center, Department of Orthopaedics, Montreal, Qc, Canada

Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) - Biomedical Engineering 1995-1998

McGill University Health Center, Department of Orthopaedics, Montreal, Qc, Canada

Dissertation: The osseous tissue response to corundum blasted femoral implants in a bilateral

canine total hip arthroplasty model.

Bachelors of Science with Honors (BSc.H.) - Life Science 1990-1995

Gross anatomy & Histology, Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology

Queen’s University Kingston, On, Canada

AWARDS AND HONORS

1st place Eugene Rogala - McGill Orthopaedic Research Day 2008

1st place Eugene Rogala - McGill Orthopaedic Research Day 2007

1st Place Network for Oral and Bone Health Research (Quebec-wide) 2007

2nd Place Network for Oral and Bone Health Research (Quebec-wide) 2007

1st Place 12th Annual Canadian Connective Tissue Conference 2006

Carroll A. Laurin Research Award from the Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation 2006

Post-Doctoral Fellowship, McGill University Health Center Research Institute 2005-2008

Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Skeletal Training Program (Canada-wide) 2005-2007

Hip Society - Otto Aufranc Award (international award recognizing outstanding research) 2002

NSERC Scholarship (Canada-wide, Ph.D.) 1998-2001

McGill Athletic and Academic Honor Roll 1997, 1998

MRC Scholarship (Canada-wide, M.Eng.) 1995-1997

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Valedictorian (Kirkland Lake, ON) 1989

PATENTS AND INNOVATIONS

Liquid brace. US Patent # 6,409,691 (granted 2002) 2002

Method and device for bone regeneration. US 2010/0076501 A1. 2010

Orthopaedic implants. US 2011/0004317 A1. 2011

Power ultrasonic method for targeted drug delivery in bone and cartilage (U. Helsinki) 2011

Hemi-knee arthroplasty (report filed MGH) 2011

High throughput testing platform for cell and biomaterial screening (report filed MGH) 2012

Devices for adapting bone. US 2013/0138110 A1 2013

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Peer Reviewer (Journals) Peer Reviewer (Grant & Funding Agencies)

BioNanoScience (BNSC) AO CranioMaxillofacial (Switzerland)

Clinical Oral Implants Research (COIR) AO Research Group (Switzerland)

European Cells and Materials Journal (ECM)

Canadian Institute of Health Research

International Journal of Nanomedicine (IJN)

Orthopaedic Research & Education Foundation

Journal of Biomaterial Applications (JBA)

(US)

Journal of Biomedical Materials Research (JBMR)

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS-Am)

(United Kingdom)

Journal of Orthopedic Research (JOR)

Public Library of Science (PLoS One)

Society Memberships

Scanning

Tissue Engineering (TE) Please see scientific activities document

Consultant

Oxford Performance Materials - 3D printed PEKK for orthopaedic applications

Stemnion Inc. - Stem cell based strategies for Bone Formation and Repair

Scientific Advisor

Foundation for Orthopaedic Research

SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES

Please see academic CV for a list of presentations, publications and editorial activities.

REFERENCES:

Available upon request.

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