Kerri Desmarais
About Kerri Desmarais
Kerri Desmarais serves as the Director of Virtual Reality and Accounts Receivable Applications at Surgical Theater, a position she has held since 2015. With a background in radiology and extensive experience in sales and healthcare, she has significantly advanced virtual reality applications in neurosurgery.
Work at Surgical Theater
Kerri Desmarais has served as the Director of VR and Accounts Receivable Applications at Surgical Theater since 2015. In this role, she has been responsible for overseeing the integration of virtual reality technology with medical imaging. Her work has focused on creating innovative surgical solutions that enhance precision and safety in surgical procedures. Desmarais has played a significant role in the development and implementation of the SNAP virtual reality tool, which provides surgeons with advanced visualization capabilities.
Previous Experience in Sales Management
Prior to her current position, Kerri Desmarais held sales management roles at Gestsure and P&P Optica. At Gestsure, she worked as a Sales Manager from 2014 to 2015 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Before that, she was a Sales Manager at P&P Optica from 2012 to 2013 in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. These positions contributed to her expertise in managing accounts and understanding client needs within the healthcare technology sector.
Background in Medical Imaging
Kerri Desmarais has a strong background in medical imaging, having worked at Massachusetts General Hospital as a Vascular Imaging and Intervention specialist from 2005 to 2012. Additionally, she served as a Community Outreach Liaison at South Shore Hospital from 2011 to 2012. These experiences provided her with in-depth knowledge of the medical field and the importance of effective communication in healthcare.
Education and Expertise
Kerri Desmarais studied at Quinnipiac University, where she focused on Radiology, Health Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Sociology. She furthered her education at Northeastern University, earning a Master of Science in Management from 2018 to 2019. This educational background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of both the technical and managerial aspects of healthcare technology.
Contributions to Virtual Reality in Neurosurgery
Desmarais has made significant contributions to the advancement of virtual reality applications in neurosurgery. Her work has provided surgeons with unprecedented visualization capabilities, enhancing their ability to perform complex procedures. Through her efforts, she has been instrumental in integrating aviation simulation technology with medical imaging, leading to innovative solutions in surgical practices.