Research and Development

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ABK Biomedical

Improving treatment options for patients with hypervascular liver tumors

Scientific Excellence

 

ABK-affiliated researchers regularly present and publish new data and findings at top international conferences and in peer-reviewed journals.

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Latest News

October 24th 2023

ABK Biomedical Announces First Patient Treated in its Multi-Center Pivotal Study of Eye90 microspheres® in Hepatocellular Carcinoma 

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May 30th 2023

ABK Biomedical Announces FDA IDE Approval for a Multi-Center Pivotal Study of Eye90 microspheres® in Hepatocellular Carcinoma

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December 6th 2022

ABK Biomedical Raises USD 30M in Series C Funding

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September 12th 2022

ABK Biomedical announces FDA 510(k) clearance of Easi-Vue™ embolic microspheres for the embolization of arteriovenous malformations and hypervascular tumors

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September 12th 2022

ABK Biomedical announces the appointment of Dr. Aravind Arepally as Chief Medical Officer effective, September 12th 2022

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Meet Our CMO

Dr. Aravind Arepally was appointed to a newly created, full-time position of Chief Medical Officer on September 12th, 2022.

Aravind joined ABK with extensive clinical experience in Interventional Oncology, Y90 procedures, and the medical device industry. Aravind obtained his medical degree and completed his radiology residency at Emory University in Atlanta. After finishing his fellowship at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutes, he joined the faculty, becoming an Associate Professor of Radiology and Surgery. Aravind eventually moved back to Atlanta as a practicing physician in private practice, becoming the Chair of Radiology, Section Chief of IR, and a member of the Board of Directors at Radiology Associates of Atlanta at Piedmont Hospital. He is also currently an Adjunct Professor of Radiology at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.

In the area of medical technology development, Aravind co-founded Surefire Medical in 2010 where he was Chief Scientific Officer and spent 10 years guiding pre-clinical research, global clinical trials/strategy, and FDA interactions. Surefire (now TriSalus Life Sciences) is now commercially available in US, Europe, Asia, and South America. Additional prior industry experience includes time as a Visiting Clinical Scientist with Siemen’s Healthcare focusing on molecular imaging and image guided therapies. Most recently, Aravind left full-time clinical practice and was appointed Senior Director of R&D for Varian, Siemens Healthineers.

Aravind has received numerous NIH Grants and completed several human clinical trials in the areas of Imaging, Medical Devices, and embolotherapies. He is an author on over 150 publications, numerous medical textbooks, and has been part of faculty and lectures at over 100 conferences in his career. He has extensive teaching and mentoring experience and has consulted for many companies in the Interventional Radiology and Oncology space. He is a widely respected Key Opinion Leader in Interventional Medicine and has performed over 500 Yttrium 90 procedures in his career. His unique combination of industry, start-up, imaging, radiology, and oncology experience make him uniquely suited as the Chief Medical Officer at ABK Biomedical Inc.

 

Aravind Arepally, MD., Chief Medical Officer

Company News & Press Releases

ABK Biomedical Announces FDA IDE Approval for a Multi-Center Pivotal Study of Eye90 microspheres® in Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Halifax, Nova Scotia. May 30th, 2023. ABK Biomedical an innovative medical device company dedicated to the research, development, and commercialization of advanced imageable embolic therapies

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ABK Biomedical Raises USD 30M in Series C Financing

Halifax, Nova Scotia. December 6th 2022. ABK Biomedical an innovative medical device company dedicated to the research, development, and commercialization of advanced imageable embolic therapies

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ABK Biomedical announces FDA 510(k) clearance of Easi-Vue™ embolic microspheres for the embolization of arteriovenous malformations and hypervascular tumors

Halifax, Nova Scotia. September 12th 2022. ABK Biomedical, an innovative medical device company dedicated to the research…

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ABK Biomedical Announces First Patient Treated in First-in-Human Clinical Study with Eye90 microspheres™ for treatment of liver tumors

Halifax, Nova Scotia. April 19th, 2022. ABK Biomedical, Inc, an innovative, clinical-stage medical device company dedicated to the research…

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Our Products

Eye90 microspheres logo

Eye90 microspheres®

A novel technology for Y90 radioembolization made with a proprietary, imageable glass composition for in-procedure visualization.

Bland embolization with easi-vue embolic microspheres

Easi-Vue™ embolic microspheres

Imageable bland embolization product allowing direct visualization at the target site. FDA 510(k) clearance for the embolization of arteriovenous malformations and hypervascular tumors.

Leadership Team

Mike Mangano - President and CEO ABK Biomedical

Michael Mangano

President and CEO

> an accomplished global executive leader with over 25 years’ experience in the medical device industry. 

Gary - Donofrio - Chief Business Officer ABK Biomedical

Gary Donofrio

Chief Business Officer

> extensive marketing and commercialization experience with over 25 years in the medical device field.

Mike Tyson - CFO ABK Biomedical

Mike Tyson

Chief Financial Officer

> over 35 years’ experience in public accounting and leadership positions.

Mike Tyson - CFO ABK Biomedical

Aravind Arepally

Chief Medical Officer

> Chief Medical Officer and practicing Interventional Radiologist with extensive industry and academic experience.

David Dobrowski - VP Clinical Development ABK biomedical

David Dobrowski

VP of Clinical Development and Regulatory Affairs

> an accomplished Life Sciences Executive and Enterprise Leader with over 25 years of pharmaceutical and medical device development experience. 

Marc Gregoire - VP R&D ABK Biomedical

Mark Gregoire

VP R&D and Nuclear Operations

> an accomplished professional mechanical engineer with extensive experience in the nuclear medical products sector.

Anthony Headley - VP Manufacturing ABK Biomedical

Anthony Headley

Vice President, Manufacturing and Facilities

> an accomplished medical device executive with 25 years experience leading and building engineering, manufacturing, and R&D organizations

MORE THAN JUST AN EMPLOYER

The ABK Biomedical Team

We are dedicated to encouraging a stimulating work environment offering an opportunity to significantly expand experience and skills by researching, developing, and commercializing cutting-edge medical device technologies with a mandate to effectively treat cancer.

ABK Biomedical is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive compensation packages.

ABK's Business Partners

ABK Biomedical is proud to partner with cutting-edge organizations and individuals with exceptional skills, scientific expertise, and the highest business ethics.

Research Partners

Development Partners

Corporate Offices

Halifax Office (Main Office)
155 Chain Lake Drive
Unit 32
Halifax, NS B3S 1B3
Canada

T. 902.442.4009

 

Orange County Office
555 Corporate Drive 
Suite 105
Ladera Ranch, CA, 92694
USA

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