Michèle Touchette

Michèle Touchette has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Michèle started their career as an Angioplasty Department Volunteer at the Montreal General Hospital in 2006 and also volunteered as a Medical Equipment Technician at the Canadian Red Cross in 2015. In 2011, they worked as a Clinical Research Assistant at the Orthopaedic Research Office, St. Paul's Hospital.

Michèle then transitioned into the field of biomedical engineering, working as an Engineering Assistant at Evasc Medical Systems in 2013 and as a Biomedical Engineering Researcher at the Centre for Hip Health and Mobility from 2014 to 2017. During their time at The University of British Columbia, they held multiple roles, including Standardized Patient and Master's Level Teaching Assistant in the Engineers in Scrubs Graduate Program.

In 2017, they joined LivaNova as a Quality Engineer before moving on to their current position at Vesalius Cardiovascular Inc. as a Research and Development Engineer. In this role, they are involved in the design and development of a permanently implantable structural heart repair device for the mitral valve, as well as prototyping, testing, and verification and validation activities.

Throughout their career, Michèle has demonstrated a strong commitment to their work and a passion for improving healthcare through engineering and research.

Michèle Touchette completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication Studies at Concordia University from 2004 to 2007. Following that, they attended Université de Montréal in 2007 to 2008, where they pursued a Baccalauréat 120 Crédits without a specified degree. Michèle then enrolled at The University of British Columbia from 2009 to 2014, earning their Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Biomedical Engineering. Afterward, they went on to pursue their Master of Applied Science degree in Biomedical Engineering at The University of British Columbia, which they completed from 2014 to 2016.

In terms of certifications, Michèle obtained a certification in Radiation Safety from Vancouver Coastal Health in September 2014. Additionally, they acquired a Level II First Aid certification from Metro Safety Training in May 2018. Although it is mentioned that Michèle obtained a certification in "Red Cross 1st Aid, CPR, and AED" from the Canadian Red Cross, no specific details regarding the month and year of attainment are provided.