Ventana Medical Systems
Richard Powers is an experienced engineer specializing in systems and hardware engineering, with a focus on advanced diagnostics and medical devices. Currently serving as the Lead Systems Engineer for Advanced Staining Platforms at Ventana Medical Systems/Roche since October 2013, Richard has contributed to various organizations in roles such as Consultant Hardware R&D Engineer at ViaCyte, where product development for pancreatic stem cell delivery systems was a key focus, and Director of Hardware Engineering at Covidien, leading the development of acute care ventilation solutions. Richard's extensive background includes notable positions at Siemens Medical Solutions, Agilent Technologies, and Hughes Helicopters, underscoring expertise in product development, regulatory compliance, and technical engineering across medical and aerospace sectors. Richard holds both a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering from UCLA.
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Ventana Medical Systems
Ventana Medical Systems, Inc., a member of the Roche Group, innovates and manufactures instruments and reagents that automate tissue processing and slide staining for cancer diagnostics. VENTANA solutions are used in clinical histology and drug development research laboratories worldwide. The company’s intuitive, integrated staining and workflow management platforms that optimize laboratory efficiencies to reduce errors – support diagnosis and inform treatment decisions for anatomic pathology professionals. Together with Roche, Ventana is driving personalized healthcare through accelerated drug discovery and the development of “companion diagnostics” to identify the patients most likely to respond favorably to specific therapies. Visit www.ventana.com to learn more.