Paul Yock
biography :: conference marerials
Paul Yock is the Martha Meier Weiland Professor
of Medicine, co-chair of Stanford's new Department of Bioengineering, director
of the Center for Research in Cardiovascular Interventions, and professor of
mechanical engineering, by courtesy. In 1998 Dr. Yock developed the Medical
Device Network, a new interdepartmental and inter-school program at Stanford
to help stimulate and guide the process of biomedical technology innovation
within the university. This later led to the creation of the Stanford Program
in Biodesign, which Dr. Yock directs. The primary mission of Biodesign is to
promote the invention and implementation of new health technologies through
interdisciplinary research and education at the frontiers of engineering and
the biomedical sciences.
Dr. Yock is also a cardiologist internationally known for his work in inventing, developing and testing new medical devices, including the Rapid Exchange™ balloon angioplasty system, a Doppler-guided hypodermic needle system, the Smart Needle™ and P-D Access™.
Dr. Yock is also a cardiologist internationally known for his work in inventing, developing and testing new medical devices, including the Rapid Exchange™ balloon angioplasty system, a Doppler-guided hypodermic needle system, the Smart Needle™ and P-D Access™.