Sessions
What is computer modeling and simulation?
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM Wed
Making the Value Statement for Computer Modeling & Simulation
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM Thu
Mark Palmer, MD, PhD is a Distinguished Scientist in Strategic Scientific Operations at Medtronic, plc. In his current role, Mark leads both an internal team of advanced modeling and simulation consultants and the Enterprise-wide Modeling and Simulation Working Group. He is also responsible for discovering and managing external collaborations for new technology applications. Mark’s expertise includes fully coupled multi-scale finite element methods, large deformation tissue mechanics, and clinical image-based modeling techniques. Mark represents Medtronic on the ASME Verification & Validation 40 Standard for Modeling & Simulation and the ASME Verification and Validation 70 Standard for AI & Machine Learning. He also serves on the NAFEMS Business Impact Working Group and Industry Advisory Boards for ASME and CompBioMed.
Prior to being recruited by Medtronic, Mark received his BS in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University followed by the dual Masters and MD/PhD Programs at the University of Michigan. He spent three years as an entrepreneur and returned to the University of Michigan as a faculty member with appointments in Biomedical Engineering and Kinesiology. Mark is passionate about advancing human simulation, virtual patient technologies, and digital evidence standards for the medical device industry.