Sree Koneru, PhD Joins the Board of Directors of BioElectronics Corporation
FREDERICK, Md., Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioElectronics Corporation ( OTC: BIEL, a developer of medical technology products, today announces that Sree Koneru, PhD, will join its Board of Directors, effective December 3, 2024. Upon Dr. Koneru’s appointment, the Board will consist of three members, including Kelly Whelan, President of BioElectronics, and its Chairman, Richard Staelin, PhD.
"We are honored to welcome Sree Koneru to the Board. Sree brings a rich depth of experience in medical device development. We welcome his insight as we execute our strategy," said Kelly Whelan, President of BioElectronics Corporation.
"I am honored to join the Board of Directors at BioElectronics, a company at the forefront of innovations in neuromodulation," said Sree Koneru, "The Company’s role in pioneering non-pharmacological solutions for pain management and other chronic disease states, aligns with my passion for improving lives through advances in neuromodulation technology. I look forward to contributing to the success and transformative impact of the incredible technology manufactured and distributed by BioElectronics Corporation."
"As we continue to pursue our mission of focusing on R&D aimed at delivering non-pharmacological solutions for acute, chronic and neuropathic pain, Sree is the ideal addition to our Board to help guide our growth as we scale efficiently, while also reaching new markets," said Richard Staelin, PhD, Chairman of the Board of BioElectronics Corporation. "We are thrilled to have Sree join the Board, and we look forward to working together."
Dr. Koneru is Director of Program Management for a contract manufacturing organization that specializes in the design & development of wearable and implantable active electronic medical devices. In his previous role, Sree served as the VP of Product Development for BioElectronics Corporation, where he was responsible for prototype development, physiological testing/clinical evaluation, and regulatory submissions, culminating in several approvals from the US FDA and a CE marking. He also managed the product life cycle from conception to retail launch for domestic and international channel partners.
Sree obtained his doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering ('15) from the State University of New York at Binghamton, NY- USA. He has a background in bringing Neuromodulation (Electroceuticals) medical devices to market, with research expertise in investigating physiological responses (prototype development and clinical research) of pulsed radiofrequency electromagnetic fields. His vision is to be an industry leader in developing transcutaneous, percutaneous, implantable, and electromagnetic neuromodulation technologies, intended to treat chronic diseases.
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