Catherine Mohr

President at Intuitive Foundation

Catherine Mohr is a prominent figure in the fields of medical technology, robotics, and healthcare innovation. Here are key details about her background and current role:

Education and Early Career

Catherine Mohr received her BS and MS in mechanical engineering from MIT, followed by an MD from Stanford University School of Medicine.1 3 Her diverse background spans surgery, medical technology, engineering, product design, healthcare, alternative energy, automotive, and aerospace.2 3

Career at Intuitive Surgical

Mohr has been associated with Intuitive Surgical, the company behind the da Vinci surgical robot, for many years:

She joined Intuitive Surgical in 2006, initially working in medical research.1
Over the years, she held various roles, including Director of Medical Research and Vice President of Strategy.1 4

Current Role

Catherine Mohr is currently the President of the Intuitive Foundation, the corporate foundation of Intuitive Surgical.1 2 4 In this role, she:

Invests in research and development programs aimed at improving medical practitioner education worldwide.
Applies novel technologies to reduce the global burden of disease.2 3
Guides research and philanthropic programs.5

Other Contributions and Recognitions

Mohr is on the faculty of Stanford Medical School.1
She has been involved with numerous startup companies in alternative energy transportation.2 3
Mohr serves on the board of directors for FINCA International and has been a scientific advisor for various startups and government programs.3
She is listed as the inventor on approximately forty patents for medical devices.1
Mohr has received several awards, including induction into the New Zealand Hi-Tech Hall of Fame as the first woman inductee.1