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  1. Neurological Devices Panel

Roster of the Neurological Devices Panel

Purpose: The Committee reviews and evaluates data concerning the safety and effectiveness of marketed and investigational devices for use in the neurological system and makes appropriate recommendations to the Commissioner of Food and Drugs.

Applying for Membership on FDA Advisory Committees

As part of the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) ongoing efforts to recruit qualified experts with minimal conflicts of interest who are interested in serving on FDA advisory committees, FDA is requesting nominations for members to serve on its advisory committees.

Current Number of Vacancies: 2

Note, one or more vacancies may be in the nomination process or a final appointment may have been made.

Chairperson

Designated Federal Officer
Akinola Awojope, Dr.PH.
Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Office of Management
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
WO Bldg. 66 Rm 5216
Silver Spring, Maryland 20993
Office: (301) 636-0512
Fax: (301) 847-8505 

Nader Pouratian, M.D., Ph.D.
Expertise: Neurosurgery; Deep Brain Stimulation
Term: 12/01/2024 – 11/30/2028
Professor and Chair
Department of Neurological Surgery
Univ. of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, MC 8855
Dallas, TX  75390

Elijah N. Wreh, M.S., M.A.**
Expertise: Regulatory Affairs
Term: 04/19/2022 - 11/30/2026
Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager
Boston Scientific Corporation
300 Boston Scientific Way
Marlborough, MA 01752

Veverly M. Edwards *
Expertise: Patient Safety Advocate
Term: 12/14/2017 - 11/30/2025
Affiliate Broker
First National Realty
6423 Summer Gale Dr.
Memphis, TN 38134

Kai J. Miller, Ph.D., M.D.
Expertise: Neurosurgery
Term: 09/18/2024 - 11/30/2027
Professor of Neurosurgery
Associate Professor in Pediatrics and BioEngineering
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
200 First Street SW
Rochester, MN  55905

Willard S. Kasoff, M.D., M.P.H.
Expertise:  Neurosurgery
Term: 09/18/2024 – 11/30/2027
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery
Department of Neurosurgery
Lewis Katz School of Medicine of Temple University
3401 N. Broad Street, Suite C540
Philadelphia, PA 19140

Sarah H. Lisanby, M.D.
Expertise: Psychiatry; Depression
Term: 12/01/2024 – 11/30/2028
Director, Division of Translational Research
National Institute of Mental Health
Mail Stop 9632
6001 Executive Blvd.
Bethesda, MD 20892

Alik S. Widge, M.D., Ph.D.
Expertise: Brain Stimulation Psychiatry
Term: 12/01/2024 – 11/30/2028
Associate Professor of Psychiatry
University of Minnesota Medical School
MTRF 3-208
2001 6th Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

* Consumer Representative
** Industry Representative

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