Aadel Al-Jadda

Co-Founder & VP of R&D at Akura Medical

Aadel is an accomplished medical device R&D executive with over 20 years of experience developing and commercializing Class II and Class III medical technologies such as infusion pumps, neurovascular clot retrievers, and laser ablation catheters. Most recently, Aadel led the robotic instrument development of the Auris Monarch robotic endoscope platform (Acquired by J&J). As an early member of Auris, he also played a key role in the early feasibility testing of the system, identifying high-value clinical applications and supporting regulatory milestones. The Monarch system has received several distinctions for its design, including an Edison Award Gold Medal and Red Dot: Best of the Best award for Product Design. Aadel is motivated to continue using his extensive design and management experience to create medical technologies that help people live healthier and longer lives. He holds a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, an M.S. in Human Factors Engineering from Wright State University, and an M.B.A. from University of Rochester’s William E. Simon Graduate School of Business.

Timeline

  • Co-Founder & VP of R&D

    Current role