Michael Thornton

Michael Thornton is the Chief Technology Officer at ENDRA Life Sciences. Michael has held this position since December of 2008 and their main responsibilities include developing and implementing operational, product development, and IP strategies. Michael has also filed multiple patents for the company.

Prior to joining ENDRA Life Sciences, Michael was the co-founder and CEO of Endra Life Sciences Canada Inc., a company that developed and commercialized the first photoacoustic tomography scanner for preclinical imaging. Michael was also the co-investigator of a three year, $3 million SBIR grant.

At ENDRA Life Sciences, Michael has recruited all functional roles including a product & technology lead, product manager, commercial operations manager, software developers, IP manager, and sub-system engineers. Michael has also managed the development of a new ultrasound transducer array and digital acquisition system.

Michael Thornton has a BASc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toronto and an MESc in Electrical Engineering from Western University. Michael also has certification from the Canadian cycling association in Level one technical coaching certification.

Michael Thornton reports to Francois Michelon, CEO & Chairman. They are on a team with Renaud Maloberti - Chief Commercial Officer, Amy Sitzler - VP Engineering and Programs, and Irina Pestrikova - Senior Director of Finance.