Frances Hsia
About Frances Hsia
Frances Hsia is a Toxicologist Fellow at Boston Scientific with over 25 years of experience in the manufacturing industries for medical devices, consumer, and industrial products.
Current Position at Boston Scientific
Frances Hsia is currently serving as a Toxicologist Fellow at Boston Scientific. She has been with the company since 2006 and is based in Maple Grove, MN. In this role, she applies her extensive expertise in toxicology to support the development and regulatory approval of medical devices.
Previous Role at 3M
Frances Hsia previously worked at 3M as a Toxicologist from 1997 to 2006. During her nine years with 3M, she played a crucial role in the research and development of consumer and industrial products, ensuring they met safety and regulatory requirements.
Educational Background
Frances Hsia earned an MPH (Master of Public Health) in Toxicology and Environmental Health from the University of Minnesota, completing her studies in 1996. She also holds an MS (Master of Science) in Biochemistry from Simon Fraser University, completed in 1995, and a BSc (Bachelor of Science) in Biochemistry from The Australian National University, completed in 1992. Her extensive education provided a strong foundation in toxicology and environmental health.
Experience in Manufacturing Industries
With over 25 years in the manufacturing industries, Frances Hsia has extensive experience working with medical devices, consumer, and industrial products. Her knowledge extends to the biological evaluation of medical devices according to ISO 10993 standards, and she is skilled in preparing submissions for FDA and global regulatory bodies.
ISO 10993 Expertise
Frances Hsia is proficient in ISO 10993 biological evaluation standards, which are crucial for the safety assessment of medical devices, including combination products. Her expertise is instrumental in the preparation of submissions for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other global regulatory agencies.