Alex Bodell

Alex Bodell is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at FormaPath, a company focused on advancing patient care through innovative tools for tissue laboratories. He has over a decade of experience in product development and leadership within startup environments, particularly in the field of medical technology.

Professional Background

• Current Role: Bodell has been serving as the CTO at FormaPath since January 2023. His work primarily involves developing automated solutions to improve the handling of tissue samples, which is crucial for accurate cancer staging and treatment planning.12

• Previous Experience: Before joining FormaPath, he was the Founder and CTO of Parker Isaac Instruments, where he contributed to the development of medical devices aimed at enhancing tissue preparation processes. He also founded HortLED, a company that designed advanced LED lighting systems for indoor agriculture.13

Education

Bodell holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University, which he attended from 2005 to 2010.1

Innovations at FormaPath

Under his leadership, FormaPath has launched AdiPress, an automated tool designed to standardize lymph node dissection in cancer pathology. This innovation aims to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of cancer staging by automating the recovery process of lymph nodes from fatty tissues, significantly reducing the time required for manual dissection.23

Bodell's vision for FormaPath is centered on integrating automation in pathology labs to improve turnaround times and sample quality, ultimately benefiting patient care through better diagnostic accuracy.3