John Criscione

John Criscione is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and co-founder of Corinnova, Inc., a medical device company focused on developing innovative technologies for treating heart failure. He holds both an MD and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University, which he obtained in 1999. In addition to his role at Corinnova, he is a professor at Texas A&M University, where he directs the Cardiac Mechanics Lab and teaches in the Biomedical Engineering department.1 2 3

Professional Background

Position: CTO and Co-Founder of Corinnova, Inc.
Academic Role: Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Texas A&M University; Director of the Bioinnovation Master’s of Engineering Program.
Consulting: Provides consulting services related to prototyping and pre-clinical studies for Corinnova's projects.2 3

Research Interests

Dr. Criscione's research primarily focuses on:

Cardiovascular biomechanics
Cell and molecular biomechanics
The development of medical devices aimed at improving clinical outcomes for heart disease patients.3

Contributions to Medical Technology

As an active inventor, Dr. Criscione has contributed significantly to the field of medical devices, particularly in translating research findings into practical therapies for heart failure. His work involves utilizing advanced modeling tools to understand the mechanical behavior of biological tissues, which is crucial for developing effective medical technologies.3 4

In summary, John Criscione combines his extensive academic background with practical experience in the medical device industry to lead innovations at Corinnova and educate future engineers in the field.