Zack Kagan
About Zack Kagan
Zack Kagan is a Sr. Principal Scientist at Nevro, where he develops scientific research tools and engages in preclinical and clinical work. He holds a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Utah and has extensive experience in research and engineering within the field of neuromodulation.
Current Role at Nevro
Zack Kagan serves as a Senior Principal Scientist at Nevro, a position he has held since 2021. He works remotely while also being part of the Bay Area team. In this role, he engages in significant preclinical and clinical research, developing and executing experimental protocols. His responsibilities include collaborating with marketing to create messaging that effectively communicates the basic science research conducted by his team.
Previous Experience at Nevro
Prior to his current role, Zack Kagan worked at Nevro as a Senior Research Engineer from 2018 to 2021. During this time, he was based in Redwood City, CA. He also held the position of Research Engineer from 2017 to 2018. His work involved developing custom scientific research tools, including software for automated data analysis and graphical user interfaces for managing experimental protocols.
Educational Background
Zack Kagan earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Bioengineering from the University of Utah, where he studied from 2012 to 2017. He also obtained a Master’s Degree in Bioengineering from the same institution between 2012 and 2015. Earlier, he completed his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the University of Florida from 2008 to 2012.
Research and Development Expertise
Zack Kagan has extensive experience in developing custom electronics and hardware for electrophysiology stimulation and recording. He has developed software tools for automated data analysis of biological signals and graphical user interfaces for experimental protocol management. His work often involves substantial collaboration with key opinion leaders in neuromodulation, presenting research findings at scientific conferences and customer events.
Academic and Research Roles
Before joining Nevro, Zack Kagan held several academic positions. He worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Utah from 2012 to 2017 and as a Graduate Teaching Assistant from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he was an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Florida from 2010 to 2012. These roles contributed to his research skills and foundational knowledge in bioengineering and electrical engineering.