Chris Lee

Huxley Medical Chair & CEO, Co-founder

Chris Lee is a serial medical technology entrepreneur and the Chair & CEO, Co-founder of Huxley Medical, Inc., based in Atlanta, Georgia.1 He is a first-generation Chinese American with a strong background in biomedical engineering and materials science.1 3

Education and Early Career

Chris Lee holds a BS in Materials Science and Engineering from Cornell University and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University.1 2 During his academic years, he conducted research in various prestigious institutions, including Cornell University, MIT, and NUI Galway, focusing on biomaterials, stem cell research, and tissue engineering.1

Entrepreneurial Journey

After completing his PhD in 2012, Lee embarked on a successful entrepreneurial career in the medical technology field.3 His notable achievements include:

Vertera Spine: Co-founded and served as President & CEO from 2013 to 2017. The company developed the first FDA-cleared porous polymer device mimicking bone structure and mechanics.1
Huxley Medical, Inc.: Currently serving as Chair & CEO and Co-founder since May 2019. The company has developed a cloud-connected, multi-diagnostic patch for streamlining cardio-sleep care.1 2
Woodbridge Foundation: Founded and chairs this organization, which supports healthcare entrepreneurs through mentorship and donations.1

Achievements and Recognition

Chris Lee has received numerous accolades for his entrepreneurial success and contributions to the medical technology field:

Named to Emory Alumni Association's '40 Under Forty' and Georgia Tech Alumni Association's inaugural 40 Under 403
Received the Emory Entrepreneur Award in 20171
Honored with the Deal of the Year award by Georgia Bio in 20181
Listed among Atlanta Inno's Top 25 Start Ups To Watch in March 20241

Philanthropy and Community Involvement

Lee is actively involved in promoting STEM education, translational research, and social impact.1 He serves on various boards and has founded the Woodbridge Foundation to support aspiring healthcare entrepreneurs.1 3

Throughout his career, Chris Lee has seeded and advised over a dozen healthcare and technology startups, with four successful exits, benefiting over 100,000 patients worldwide.2

Experience

Chair & CEO, Co-founder at Huxley Medical, Inc. (May 2019 - Present)

Chair, Founder at Woodbridge Foundation (September 2018 - Present), Advanced Materials Science at NuVasive (September 2017 - December 2018), President & CEO, Co-founder at Vertera Spine (May 2013 - September 2017), Project Leader at MedShape, Inc. (June 2012 - May 2013), National Science Foundation (NSF) Fellow, Researcher at Georgia Institute of Technology (September 2007 - April 2012), International Research and Education in Engineering (IREE) Researcher at NUI Galway (May 2008 - August 2008), Researcher at Cornell University (June 2004 - June 2007), Researcher at MIT (June 2006 - August 2006)

Education

PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology (2007 - 2012), PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Emory University (2007 - 2012), BS in Materials Science and Engineering, Cornell University (2003 - 2007), Council Rock High School North (2000 - 2003)