Director of Research and Development at FocalCool, LLC.Dr. Merrill brings a unique background to this project, with combined experience in heat transfer enhancement and biomedical research.Dr. Merrill has also worked for Abiomed, Inc. a cardiovascular support and replacement company in Danvers, MA.For two years, Dr. Merrill played an integral role in developing a next generation blood pump console and evaluating outside technology for business partnerships.
Denise Merrill Research & Development Engineer
Denise worked for 10 years at Carrier Corporation in their Heat Transfer Research Division in Syracuse NY.She brings extensive experience in heat exchanger design and testing.
Jennifer Docimo Director of Engineering
Jenn Docimo is a recent graduate of the University of Delaware where she conducted graduate research using small animal models.She has experience in animal testing protocol preparation and execution, microscopy, animal dissection, and specimen histology.She also provides significant contributions in organizing and writing grant funding proposals.
Todd Nilsen Research & Development Engineer
Toddis a recent graduate of Rowan University’s College of Engineering.He worked for FocalCool as an intern during his undergraduate career.He has been and will continue to be an integral part of prototype catheter design and manufacturing and console development.
Matt O'Connell Engineering Intern
Mattis a current student at Rowan University’s College of Engineering. He significantly contributes to both catheter and cooling console development, as well as device testing.
FocalCool Affiliates
Anthony La Barck Grad Student/Engineer
Tony has had a previous internship with FocalCool and remains close to the project as he now works as a graduate student for Rowan University under the advisement of Dr. Tom Merrill.
Jerry Brightbill Medical Device Consultant
Jerry has assissted FocalCool with his many years of catheter and medical device design experience.
Dr. Jay Yadav Chairman
Dr. Yadav was the founder and chairman of AngioGuard, Inc, (acquired by J&J in 1998) which developed the first filter for emboli prevention during interventional and surgical procedures, as well as an established interventional cardiologist .Dr. Yadav is currently the CEO of CardioMems in Atlanta GA, and chairman of FocalCool.
