Benjamin Lakin

Ben leads the innovation and technology team at Cambridge Innovation Institute (CII) to usher in new products, strategies, software, and work-flow improvements. He has been with CII since 2018. Prior to joining CII, Ben worked as a Scientist at Smith & Nephew, where he helped launch several bioresorbable implants to repair knee, hip and shoulder pathologies, and he also led the development and characterization of new polymers/biocomposites and wearables for enhanced healing. Ben received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maine, worked as a Process Engineer for Procter & Gamble, and then earned his MS and PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Boston University. He has authored over 10 peer-reviewed publications and delivered over 20 conference presentations.