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Combining Clinical and Technical Expertise with Commercial Acumen

Surgicure-TeamMGH!

Our mission

Surgicure Technologies, Inc. is a medical device company that is innovating airway management for civilian and military use. We help medical professionals reduce adverse events by providing devices that optimize patient breathing, improve deployment speed, and contribute to improved safety and quality of care.

Our values

HOLISTIC: A holistic approach to care and health

DYNAMIC: Strategic and unconventional entrepreneurial vision

INTEGRITY: A culture of integrity and transparency

EXCELLENCE: Relentless pursuit of excellence and empowerment

INCLUSION: A commitment to global citizenship, inclusion, and accessibility

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Meet our Founder

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Irena King

Founder and CEO

  • Founding Director and CEO of Surgicure, overseeing staff functions and implementing company strategies. 
  • BS in Neuroscience and Bioentrepreneurship from American University.
  • PhD Candidate in Medical Engineering and Medical Physics at MIT and Harvard Medical School. Healthcare Certificate from MIT Sloan School of Management.
  • Participated and led development projects at MIT, BIDMC's Center for Virology and Vaccine Research, American University, Harvard University's Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, and the start-up MicroInvestigate. Projected funded by the NIH and Gates Foundation. 
  • Data Science and Project Manager at Leading Business Ventures via Mass Life Sciences Data Science Program. 
  • BostInno 25 Under 25, National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellow, and Amgen Scholar. 
  • Dedicated to securing medical solutions for patients living with diseases, disabilities, and disorders. Passionate about integrating more effective medical devices into the healthcare system and empowering clinicians innovators. 
  • Classically trained pianist, competitive equestrian jumper, and avid baker. 

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