Matthew M. Mannarino

Matthew M. Mannarino, Ph.D., serves as the Director of Research & Development at Anika, specializing in complex technologies and project leadership from concept to market launch. With a strong background in medical device development, Mannarino previously held roles as Principal R&D Engineer at Access Vascular, where significant contributions included FDA 510(k) clearances and grant submissions, and at NeoGraft Technologies, managing R&D teams and innovative product transitions to manufacturing. Early career experiences included research at MIT and materials engineering at Draper Laboratory, alongside relevant internships that shaped expertise in polymer science and engineering. Mannarino's academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering from MIT and a dual BS/MS in Plastics Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Lowell.