Karen K. Giuliano

Karen K. Giuliano, PhD, RN, MBA, FAAN, currently serves as a Visiting Professor at Edinburgh Napier University and is a 2024 Fulbright Faculty Scholar with the US-UK Fulbright Commission. As a Professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Karen plays a key role as Co-Director of the Elaine Marieb Center for Nursing and Engineering Innovation, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration to address critical healthcare challenges. With a robust career spanning over two decades in various healthcare roles, Karen has served as Principal and Founder of Pacesetter Associates, LLC, focusing on medical product development and consulting. Previous positions include Executive Director of Healthcare Innovation at Northeastern University and Clinical Outcomes Director at Sage Products, where Karen led strategic clinical evidence initiatives. Educational credentials include an MBA in Global Management from Babson College and a PhD in Nursing from Boston College. Research interests encompass clinical outcomes, entrepreneurship, and medical device innovation.