Howard Loree
About Howard Loree
Howard Loree serves as the Biomedical Engineering Manager at Exponent in Natick, MA, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in the medical device industry, having held various leadership roles and earned advanced degrees from prestigious institutions.
Work at Exponent
Howard Loree has served as the Biomedical Engineering Manager at Exponent since 2020. Based in Natick, MA, he has been instrumental in overseeing projects related to biomedical engineering. His role involves ensuring that medical devices meet rigorous design verification and validation testing standards, which are critical for market readiness.
Education and Expertise
Howard Loree holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, completed between 1983 and 1988. He also earned a Ph.D. in HST: Medical Engineering from Harvard Medical School from 1988 to 1992. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in medical device development, particularly in cardiovascular devices.
Background
Before joining Exponent, Howard Loree held various significant positions in the biomedical field. He was a Principal Staff Scientist at Abiomed, Inc. from 2006 to 2009, and served as VP of Research and Development at ORTHOPEUTICS, LP from 2005 to 2006. His experience also includes roles at Avedro, Inc. and Artio Medical, Inc., where he contributed to research and development efforts.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Howard Loree has developed innovative products across multiple medical fields, including neurovascular and peripheral vascular devices. He has expertise in NIH SBIR grant strategy, facilitating funding for small businesses in research and development. His consulting activities emphasize technology assessment and product design optimization, particularly in cardiovascular devices.