Katrina Hansen

Katrina Hansen, PhD, is a Principal Human Factors Engineer at Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, with experience in R&D engineering and a strong background in biomedical engineering. Previously, Katrina worked at Boston Scientific, contributing to the development of catheter-based devices for endoscopy and leading corporate explorations into new therapeutic areas. Katrina holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where significant contributions included developing a biopolymer scaffold for cardiovascular applications. Additional qualifications include a Graduate Business Certificate in Entrepreneurship and a Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering from Washington State University.