Hassan K. Awada

Hassan K. Awada, PhD, is an accomplished biocompatibility manager and senior principal scientist at Cardinal Health, with extensive expertise in medical device regulations and the ISO 10993 series. Previous roles include serving as a senior study director at NAMSA, managing GLP medical device testing, and as a study director at Labcorp Drug Development, gaining proficiency in oncology and immuno-oncology. Hassan's academic foundation includes a PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Pittsburgh, where significant research contributions were made, including a patent for a controlled release system for cardiac tissue repair. Early career experience includes research positions at the FDA and Cleveland Clinic, involving critical studies on spinal integrity and urodynamic testing technologies.