Engineering maverick Ashween Ganesh transforms medical device industry, ushering in a new era of advanced renal care

The US has a strong presence in the worldwide markets for medical devices and biopharmaceuticals, making it a vital participant in both sectors. These industries not only provide substantial contributions to the US economy, but they also provide numerous job possibilities. They are the foundation of a cutting-edge healthcare infrastructure that relies on competent and bright employees like Ashween Ganesh, a staff engineer with Fresenius Medical Care (FMC)'s research and development team. Fresenius Medical Care, renowned manufacturer of advanced haemodialysis machines and medical devices, plays an important role in shaping the industry's future.

Ashween, serving as the Global Test Manager at FMC, contributes to the company's mission of improving the lives of chronically and critically ill patients worldwide. With a network of over 4,000 dialysis centers globally, Fresenius Medical Care offers dialysis treatments to more than 344,000 individuals, performing a dialysis treatment every 0.6 seconds worldwide. He possesses an impressive educational background and a keen interest in research and development. He holds a master's degree in engineering management from Lamar University in Texas, US. Additionally, he has earned certifications as a six sigma green belt and in software testing from reputable institutes.

Ashween's professional experience includes medical devices, electromechanical design development, ISO standards, regulatory compliance, drug-to-drug interactions during treatment, urea management for renal disease patients, hemodialysis dosage, and identifying bottlenecks in medical devices. He has made significant research contributions, most notably with a game-changing prototype for urea management in hemodialysis. This Class III medical device, which is currently being evaluated for safety and effectiveness by the FDA, intends to help clinicians and kidney disease patients achieve better treatment outcomes.

As the global test manager, Ashween oversees a team of 100+ R&D engineers at Fresenius Medical Care, spanning across the EMEA and North America regions. He has played a pivotal role in developing new dialysis products that have revolutionised the industry by introducing various features aimed at reducing overall treatment time. His innovative system designs have garnered appreciation from users and patients worldwide. One of his notable contributions is the utilisation of artificial intelligence in dialysis machines, a feature that has sparked intensive discussions among doctors due to its significant potential for clinical applications.

— Anshul Panda is a content strategist for technology and entrepreneurship.