Dean Kamen

Dean Kamen is an inventor, entrepreneur, and a tireless advocate for science and technology. He is the founder of DEKA Research & Development Corp., where he develops internally generated inventions and provides research and development for major corporate clients. He holds more than 1000 U.S. and foreign patents for innovative devices that have expanded the frontiers of health care worldwide. Some of his notable inventions include the first wearable insulin pump for diabetics, the HomeChoice™ portable peritoneal dialysis machine, the iBOTTM mobility device, and the Segway® Human Transporter.