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Rzasa, John

Rzasa, John

Chief Engineer
Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices
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Fischell Institute Advances Surgical Innovation for LMICs

The KeyScope is a low-cost, durable, and reusable laparoscopic system designed for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Fischell Institute Attends College Park Academy’s First Annual Middle School College and Career Night  

Narula, Meyr, and Siddiqui participated in the event to help inspire young minds interested in engineering and biomedical devices. 

Creating the “Internet of Life”

UMD researchers publish new findings in their research to connect biological and electronic systems.

Fischell Institute Attends 2023 BMES Annual Meeting

The conference was held in Seattle, Washington

Fischell Institute Welcomes Three New MPower Fellows

The program teaches students how to transition innovative medical device concepts into great businesses 

Fischell Institute Work Highlighted at Children National Hospital 2023 Innovation Day

Innovation Day focuses on Children's National Hospital researchers who are looking for strategic partnerships, co-development, and licensing opportunities

Fischell Institute Affiliate Fellow Spotlight: Jenna Mueller

Mueller's expertise is in developing low-cost biomedical devices to increase access to healthcare, particularly in low-income communities. 

Fischell Institute Fellow Spotlight: Kevin Daniels

Kevin Daniels is a Fischell Institute Fellow and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He also holds a joint appointment at the Institute for Research in Electronics and Applied Physics.

Fischell Institute Fellow Spotlight: Amal Isaiah

Dr. Amal Isaiah is a a Fischell Fellow with an appointment at the University of Maryland, Baltimore as a Pediatric Otolaryngologist. 

Fischell Institute Celebrates Invention of the Year Nominations

Four Fischell Institute affiliated faculty were recognized at the 2022 UMD Invention of the Year awards ceremony.

Team Competes for $10K to Support Oxidative Stress Research

Payne, research team earn MedTech Innovator Best Video Award votes based on video views, likes.

OtoPhoto Leverages Machine Learning for Safer Ear Exams

Fischell Institute engineer John Rzasa is part of the OtoPhoto development team.

Striking Up an Innovative Idea

Researchers’ Revamped Electronic Home Plate Adds Automation, Accuracy to Game.