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Mona Maneshi
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Mona Maneshi, PhD

Founder | Chief Executive Scientist

Dr. Maneshi earned her PhD in Biomedical Engineering from McGill University in Canada. She began her MedTech career as the founder of an innovative startup and has since built extensive expertise in the field. Her experience spans roles as Principal Clinical & Regulatory Affairs Scientist and Senior Strategy Manager at leading medical device companies. Dr. Maneshi specializes in a broad range of therapeutic areas, including Neurointerventions, Pain Therapy, Cardiovascular, Endovascular, and Diabetes. She also possesses deep regulatory expertise across key geographies, including the US, Europe, and Canada. With a solid background in designing, conducting, and reporting clinical studies, she has managed projects in these regions, ensuring compliance with rigorous standards.

 

As the Founder and Chief Executive Scientist at Apranik MedTech Consulting LLC, Dr. Maneshi leads a dedicated team that provides comprehensive, end-to-end solutions for MedTech companies and research investigators. She is committed to leveraging her team's collective expertise, passion, and dedication to advancing initiatives that are shaping the future of healthcare.

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Dennis Crane, BSc

Principal Regulatory/Quality Associate.

Dennis holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University. With over 40 years of experience in regulatory and quality, he has worked in various high-level positions across the medical device and CRO industries. Dennis possesses extensive expertise in a wide range of therapeutic areas, with primary expertise in Cardiovascular, Orthopedics, and Neurology. Dennis has experience in multiple geographies, including the United States, Europe, Japan, China, and South Korea. Dennis also has experience designing and conducting clinical studies in the US, Europe, New Zealand, and Panama.

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Carla Sanderson
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Carla Sanderson, RN, BSN, MEd

Principal Clinical Research Associate 

Carla holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Arizona and a Master's in Education in Health Educational Counseling from the University of Lynchburg. With over 25 years of experience as a nurse consultant in clinical research, she possesses expertise across a broad range of therapeutic areas within the Biotech field, medical device and pharmaceutical industries. Carla has contributed to MedTech clinical research studies spanning the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia and Europe. 

Naomi Miller Schlabach, ARNP, FNP-C, MS, BSN   

Principal Clinical Research Associate

Naomi holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Kent State University and a Master of Science from the University of South Florida. With over 20 years of experience in clinical research, she has worked as an Advanced Clinical Nurse Consultant, Specialist, and as a Principal Clinical Research Associate/Affiliate across the biotech, pharmaceutical, CRO, and medical device industries. Naomi possesses extensive expertise in a wide range of clinical therapeutic areas, including Cardiovascular, Oncology, Respiratory, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, ENT, and CNS, spanning Phase I-IV clinical studies

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Ami Shah
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Ami Shah, MSc  

Senior Clinical and Regulatory Advisor

With over 7 years of experience in clinical research, Ami specializes in clinical evaluation and pre- and post-market clinical strategy for medical devices, navigating complex global regulatory landscapes, including EU MDR and FDA. She has led the successful transition of multiple legacy devices into the EU MDR framework and driven pivotal market approvals for novel devices across the EU, US, and Australia. With a keen eye for critically interpreting and analyzing clinical data, Ami is adept at conducting a holistic clinical evaluation and risk-benefit analysis, with due consideration of alternative therapies and rigorous, state-of-the-art analysis. Her work has spanned multiple therapeutic domains, including cardiovascular and neuromodulation, and has involved significant cross-functional collaboration with regulatory affairs, risk management, and research and development. She has led the design, execution, and analysis of pre- and post-market clinical studies and strategies, directly engaged with regulatory bodies including BSI, FDA, and the Swedish MPA, and mentored team members throughout her career. At Aprnaik Consulting, Ami is committed to leveraging her expertise to drive innovation in the medical device space and advance solutions that impact patient lives.​

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