Laura Elizabeth Christakis
About Laura Elizabeth Christakis
Laura Elizabeth Christakis is a Principal R&D Engineer at Boston Scientific with a background in bioengineering and extensive experience in research and development roles.
Title and Current Position
Laura Elizabeth Christakis is a Principal R&D Engineer at Boston Scientific. She began her tenure in this role in 2023. In this position, she contributes to research and development initiatives, focusing on innovative solutions within the medical technology field.
Previous Roles at Boston Scientific
Before becoming a Principal R&D Engineer, Laura Christakis held several key roles at Boston Scientific. She served as a Senior R&D Engineer from 2017 to 2023. Prior to that, she worked as an R&D Engineer II from 2014 to 2017, and as an R&D Engineer from 2011 to 2014. These roles allowed her to hone her expertise in medical device development and innovation.
Academic Background
Laura Christakis holds a degree in Engineering with a concentration in Bioengineering from Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. She also studied Biology & Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute from 2006 to 2007. Additionally, she attended the Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science at WPI from 2004 to 2006.
Research and Teaching Experience
Laura Christakis has an extensive background in research and teaching. She worked as a Biology Teaching Assistant and Project Manager for a Boston Scientific sponsored SCOPE project at Olin College of Engineering from 2010 to 2011. Her research experience includes internships and assistant roles at Harvard Stem Cell Institute, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and Olin College of Engineering.