Kwame Ulmer

Kwame Ulmer is a prominent figure in the MedTech industry with over 20 years of experience in both government and private sectors. He is currently a Lecturer and Researcher at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Anderson School of Management, where he focuses on MedTech innovation.12

Professional Background

Ulmer's career highlights include:

• Managing Partner at MedTech Impact Partners (MIP)12
• Venture Partner at Wavemaker Three-Sixty Health, a Southern California-based early-stage venture capital firm focused on healthcare13
• 12-year tenure at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), holding leadership roles such as Deputy Director and Branch Chief12
• Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance at Implant Direct, a Danaher Corporation subsidiary1

Expertise and Contributions

Ulmer's areas of expertise include:

• Digital Health
• Cardiovascular
• Ophthalmology
• General Hospital
• Infection Control
• Dental
• Anesthesia
• Respiratory2

He has evaluated over 1,000 medical technologies throughout his career and is known for his efficient regulatory process development.2

Education and Affiliations

Ulmer holds:

• B.S. in Physics from Lincoln University
• Two Master's degrees from the University of Virginia:
  • Materials Engineering
  • Business Administration (MBA)2

He is involved with various organizations, including:

• Advisor to NIH & ARPA-H
• Board Member of California Life Sciences and University of Virginia Licensing & Ventures Group
• Founder of MedTech Color, a nonprofit aimed at enhancing representation of persons of color in the medical device industry12

Current Role at UCLA

At UCLA Anderson School of Management, Ulmer:

• Lectures on MedTech innovation
• Conducts research at the intersection of MedTech regulatory processes, investing, and innovation12

His work at UCLA contributes to the education of future healthcare entrepreneurs and innovators in the medical technology field.