Mark Schafer

Scientific Advisor at OrthoForge

Mark is a biomechanical engineer who is an internationally recognized expert in ultrasound R&D, regulatory procedure, IP and GMP systems. He has 27 issued patents to his name. Mark has held academic positions at Drexel University and the University of Washington. He authored or co-authored 25 professional journal articles

and 5 chapters for books on ultrasonic devices. He has lectured at 44 professional conferences and was an invited lecturer at 5 special conferences on medical applications of ultrasound. Mark has received honors from the Acoustical Society of America, The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine and the US Dept of Agriculture. He has 39 years experience with numerous ultrasound development companies.