Meet the People Behind Echo
Echo is a biomedical engineering collective focused on developing assistive technologies for the sensory-impaired community. By integrating advanced fabrication techniques with intellectual property strategy and supply chain management, we bridge the gap between initial prototyping and clinical application. Our mission is to address real-world medical obstacles through a framework of empathy, ethical integrity, and accessible design. Now 3rd Place winners of Shocker New Venture Competition
Kenton Evans
Kenton is skilled in 3D modeling, woodwork, and strong communication skills. He has shadowed at many clinical locations such as prosthetic offices and nursing homes, and does volunteer work for the elderly. Kenton used his 3D modeling skills to help create a prototype for Echo. Through shadowing experience he has worked with many different types of orthotics and prosthetics, as well as a wide range of age groups.
Yasemin Barut
Yasemin has extensive patent expertise, working for Rob Gerlach at the Innovation Campus in the Gateway to IP program. Through her experience, she has learned about intellectual property and patent law, being able to sufficiently conduct prior art searches. Yasemin also has clinical experience, shadowing Dr. Assem Farhat, at the Heartland Cardiology Clinic. Through her shadowing experience, she has seen total shoulder implant surgery and meniscus surgery. In the clinic, she has been in cardiology, electrophysiology, and orthopedic settings.
Maxine Bertulfo
Max is skilled in MATLAB, SolidWorks, CAD, 3D Printing, and soldering. She did research with Dr. Lee, including work with microfabrication, photolithography, and signal processing through MATLAB. Max has also performed mechanical testing of electrodes, strain gauge installation, and quality control.
Tristen Porter
Tristen is skilled in 3D printing, MATLAB, interacting with people in a healthcare setting, and cardiac rhythm management. Tristen works for Medtronic as a CRM Clinical Specialist. He used his 3D modeling skills to help create a prototype for Echo. Through this, he has been in 100+ surgical procedures and most cardiology clinics in Wichita.
Marie Meuli
Marie is skilled in 3D printing, leadership, wet lab, and physical therapy knowledge. She has spent time in a physical therapy clinic, experiencing the ins and outs of PT. Marie has design experience through a biodevices class, designing and prototyping an innovative device. She has also worked in a biochemistry research lab, leading to skill development in wet lab.