Prashanth Somu
About Prashanth Somu
Prashanth Somu is a Senior Research Associate at Boston Scientific, specializing in New Product Development within Preclinical Sciences. He holds an MBA from Northwestern University and degrees in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from Saint Louis University.
Professional Experience at Boston Scientific
Prashanth Somu has been working in the field of New Product Development - Preclinical Sciences at Boston Scientific since 2016. He initially joined the company as a Scientist/Research Associate II and held this position until 2019. During his tenure in this role, he engaged in various projects aimed at developing new medical products and technologies. In 2019, he transitioned to the position of Senior Research Associate, where he continues to contribute to the development of new products in the preclinical sciences domain.
Career at Abbott
Before joining Boston Scientific, Prashanth Somu worked at Abbott as an Associate Scientist I in the R&D New Product Development team. During his 8-month tenure from 2015 to 2016, he was involved in research and development activities focused on creating innovative new products. His role at Abbott provided him with valuable experience that he later brought to his subsequent positions.
Education at Kellogg School of Management
Prashanth Somu pursued his Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. He focused on Marketing and Finance during his studies from 2020 to 2023. The MBA program equipped him with advanced business skills and knowledge, complementing his technical background in bioengineering and biomedical engineering.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering at Saint Louis University
Prashanth Somu attained both his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Master of Science (M.S.) degrees in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from Saint Louis University. These academic achievements provided him with a strong foundation in the principles of bioengineering and the application of engineering principles to medical and biological problems.