Abitha Heimbuck

Abitha Heimbuck, PhD, currently serves as Validation Lead at Alcon since September 2019, where responsibilities include managing cross-functional projects to implement product improvements and qualify external suppliers for medical device manufacturing. Abitha has a strong background in quality intelligence, ensuring compliance with FDA and international standards while creating verification and validation documentation. Prior experience includes roles as Treasurer at JNH Business Aviation LLC and Graduate Research Assistant at Louisiana Tech University, where Abitha developed hydrogels for wound treatment and received multiple research awards. Academic credentials include a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Louisiana Tech University, an M.Eng. from Cornell University, and MSc and BSc degrees in Biological Engineering from Louisiana State University. Additional research experience spans various institutions, contributing to significant advancements in biomedical device technology and material science.