Assaf Govari, Ph.D.
About Assaf Govari, Ph.D.
Assaf Govari, Ph.D., serves as the Director for Advanced R&D at Biosense Webster Israel, where he has worked since 1995. He has significantly contributed to medical technology advancements, including magnetic tracking technology and image-guided surgery systems.
Work at BioSense
Assaf Govari, Ph.D., has been with Biosense Webster since 1995, serving as the Director for Advanced R&D for Biosense Webster Israel. His tenure spans 29 years, during which he has significantly contributed to the company's research and development initiatives. Prior to his current role, he held the position of Vice President for Worldwide Advanced R&D for CSS and Surgical Vision from 2006 to 2020. He joined the company before its acquisition by Johnson & Johnson, playing a key role in establishing foundational technologies.
Education and Expertise
Assaf Govari earned multiple degrees from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, including a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Electrical Engineering, a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), a Master of Science (M.Sc.), and a Ph.D. in Physics. His educational background in theoretical and mathematical physics underpins his expertise in advanced research and development in medical technology.
Background
Before his current role, Assaf Govari served as Vice President for Worldwide Advanced R&D for CSS and Surgical Vision at Johnson & Johnson from 2006 to 2014. His experience in the medical technology field includes extensive work on innovative projects that enhance surgical procedures and patient care. His involvement in the company has been pivotal in shaping its technological advancements.
Achievements
Assaf Govari has played a crucial role in the development of several key technologies at Biosense Webster. He contributed to the creation of magnetic tracking technology for in vivo probes and catheters, which is integral to the company's navigated catheter portfolio. His work also includes advancements in image-guided surgery systems, robotics for orthopedic procedures, and algorithms for heart mapping and visualization, which improve the accuracy of cardiac interventions.
Innovations in Medical Technology
Throughout his career, Assaf Govari has been involved in various innovative projects within medical technology. He contributed to the advancement of wireless monitoring applications and the development of ECG sensing and signal conditioning technologies. Additionally, he played a role in developing image-guided biopsy needle procedures, which enhance minimally invasive diagnostic techniques.