Program Committee

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Angela Throm, PhD
(2026 Program Co-Chair)
Medtronic 

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Susan Thomas, PhD
(2026 Program Co-Chair)
Georgia Institute of Technology 

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Daniel Alge, PhD 
Texas A&M University 

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Rebecca Carrier, PhD
Northeastern University  

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Leslie Chan, PhD
Georgia Institute of Technology 

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Lauren Costella, PhD
Luna Labs USA 

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Erika Cyphert, PhD
University of California San Diego

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Cole DeForest, PhD
(2027 Program Co-Chair)
University of Washington

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Marian Hettiaratchi, PhD
University of Oregon

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Adam Jakus, PhD
(2027 Program Co-Chair)
BioThera3 Advising & Consulting 
PRO Therapeutics 

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Edward Phelps, PhD
University of Florida

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Qingqing Qiu, PhD
Stryker

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Janet Zoldan, PhD
(SIG Representative - Ex Officio)
University of Texas at Austin