About Us
At Healium, we focus on significantly simplifying the rapid growing market of ablation procedures with advanced miniaturized ultrasound guided therapeutic technology. The company proudly operates out of Yokneam, Israel, employs a team of medical technology engineers and ultrasound physicists with hands-on experience in development of ultrasound systems and transcatheter medical devices for the cardiology market space
Our Team
Over 15 years of experience in the development of medical equipment and project management from the prototype stage to regulatory certification stage with leading cardiology companies. Has extensive experience in the development of catheters for the treatment of atrial fibrillation arrhythmias, integration of minimized electronics within medical devices, mechanical development and preclinical trials.
Prior to this role, Ran managed medical device development projects for treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with St. Jude Medical, a global leader in the cardiology market space (now part of Abbott). Holds a Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering from CCNY University in New York State, USA.
Ran Sela
Co-Founder, CEO
18 years of experience in global companies leading New Product Development in the EP market space for diagnostic and therapeutic indications, from initial concept, research & development, design V&V, NPI to full market deployment. Held leadership roles with multi-disciplinary teams consisting of R&D, Marketing, Clinical, Quality, Regulatory, Sales, Technical & clinical support, training and Production that directly developed contact force ablation technologies, lesion index and electro-magnetic navigations systems for ablation indications.
Assaf Rubissa,
VP R&D and Product
A physicist with over 25 years of experience in developing ultrasound systems that integrate hardware, software, and algorithmics. Dr. Megel has rich knowledge in the design, materials, manufacturing methods and assembly of ultrasound transducers for therapeutic and diagnostic needs. In addition, Dr. Megel is an expert in the development of a complex algorithm for analyzing cardiac physiological signal processing and software development for characterizing of ultrasound fields in space. Holds a doctorate in physics from the Donetsk Polytechnic Institute in Ukraine
Yuri Megel, Ph.D
CTO
Over 20 years of digital signal processing and electronic hardware system design in the medical device space with focus on ultrasound systems development, real-time doppler analysis, hardware architecture development, system integration, optimization of real-time noise-to-signal ratio, and support of system electrical safety testing . Holds MSc of Electrical and Microelectronic engineering from the Novosibirsk Institute of Electrical Engineering, Russia
Dima Smakhtin
Hardware Manager
Tal brings more than eight years of quality management experience from industrial, pharmaceuticals and medical technology companies. Practical experience in implementing procedures per relevant GMP, ISO-9001 & ISO13485 standards, implementing & overseeing compliance with company's digital Quality Management System, DHF, DMR and employees training. Tal Holds B.Sc in Biotechnology Engineering from Ort Braude College, Israel
Tal Katz,
Quality & Regulatory Manager
>15 years of experience with medical device developments of highly complexed technologies consisting of multiscplinary engineering disciplines such as neurostimulator implants, mitral heart valve replacement & MEMS based implant pressure sensor. Hands-on experience with surface mount technology, integrated circuit device assembly and process development of miniature, delicate structural heart implants consists of shape memory material.
Amir hold M.Sc in material Science from Ben Gurion University, Israel
Amir Weizman
Program Manager
Scientist with both academic and industry research experience in data science and advanced signal processing. Urit has hands-on experience in signal analysis based algorithm development for medical applications from in-vitro through pre-clinical studies with the purpose of translating signal findings into useful clinical data. Urit has Ph.D. from the Technion, Israel, in Medicine - Network Biology Research Labs
Urit Gordon, Ph.D
Algorithm Manager
Over >15 years of medical device mechanical engineering with wide experience in project management from initial stages through detailed mechanical design of systems and disposables, transfer to production, EMC & Safety testing and participance in clinical trials and patent submissions.
Guy Ben-Ezra
Program Manager
Experienced Software Developer and Technical Lead with a focus on Research and Development. Demonstrated ability to manage and develop software systems throughout their lifecycle, from analysis and design to implementation, integration, and support. Possesses a comprehensive understanding of the development process and a broad systemic view. Skilled in problem-solving in real-time and adept at defining methodologies and action plans. Recognized for responsibility, creativity, open-mindedness, and out-of-the-box thinking
Roman Lerman
Software Manager
Software developer with >10 years of experience in Full-stack development and design working with C# and WPF. Hands-on experience developing 3D electromagnetic navigation systems software, implementation of clinical feature into software tools, programming UI/UX for clinical software solution and leading verification and validation activities of software solutions.
Ayelet Hillman
Software Engineer
Mechanical Engineering manager with hands-on experience in the medical field. Leading projects from conceptual phase through all design development cycles through transfer to production. Highly experienced with all forms of manufacturing technologies, electro-mechanic mechanism developments, subcontractor & project management. Shai holds B.Sc in Mechanical Engineering from the Technion, Israel
Shai Fisher
Mechanical & Engineering Manager
30 years of Hands-on experience with development of advanced medical systems for ablation indications. Formerly Head of System Engineering with St. Jude Medical, Abbott and EPD Phillips, Eitan brings a wealth of knowledge in the EP space both technologically and clinically. Holds B.Sc in Electrical Engineering from the from the Technion, Israel
Eitan Oren
System Engineering Manager
Precision assembly lab technician manager with vast experience working within the medical field. Know-how with polymers materials, adhesives technologies, piezoceramic soldering and bonding in addition to ultrasound transducer assembly and lab characterization testing.
Natali Lysyak
Ultrasound Assembly lead
Oleg specializes in research and development of optoelectronic system and ultrasound systems and devices for medical applications. Oleg brings years of experience as Technical Manager of R&D ultrasound laboratory of different medical technology companies where he developed and tested ultrasound transducers, applicators, and systems and was responsible for their Integration, diagnostics & calibration.
Holds Professional Technologist degree in Microelectronics from the University Polytechnic College, St. Petersburg, Russia
Oleg Tichonov
Ultrasound
Integration Engineer
Sharon is a Biomedical engineer with a wide skill-set ranging from engineering
to applied research. Experienced in system design, prototyping, testing and
optimization. Sharon brings with him hands-on academic research using ultrasound technology combined with dedicated HW & SW for opening the Blood-Brain Barrier for the purpose of large molecule drug transfer to the brain. experienced with Implementation & development of tools for image pre-processing, 3D registration and segmentation. M.Sc Biomedical Engineering, Tel Aviv University
Sharon Katz
System
Integration Engineer
Tanya has years of experience as electronic technician in the hi-tech industry working with various companies from different industries. Tanya joined us with the responsibility of supporting the development of our transducers assembly processes. Tanya is very skilled in precision assembly of electro-mechanical components, familiar with multiple adhesives materials and electrical termination methodologies.
Tanya Rybakov
Assembly Technician
Bar brings years of experience in development of implant medical device for a structural heart indication. Has hands-on experience in design of delivery system, complexed structured and mechanisms with V&V test experienced. Bar holds Bachelor in Mechanical & Engineering from Ort Braude, Israel.
Bar Evyatar
Senior R&D
Mechanical Engineer
Alex brings with him extensive experience in medical device process development with emphasize on implants for the cardiology space. Hands-on experience in clean-room processes, process improvements, fixtures design and implementation, assembly equipment qualifications & creation of manufacturing files and their continuous update and maintenance.
Alex Romaniv
NPI Engineer
Mila is very experienced with delicate assembly processes and usage of dedicated fine assembly tools and products for electrical termination and accurate bonding of piezoceramic components and assembly of catheters parts. Supports company's development and pre-clinical studies by assembling ultrasound transducers and delivery systems
Mila Rafaeli
Assembly Technician
Full Stack software engineer with experience in working with C , C++, Python, C# and WPF.
Fadi holds BS.E in Software Engineering and joined us directly after graduation and takes a key role in our software team.
Fadi Zaher
Software Engineer
Manufacturing Technician of medical devices experienced with fine assembly processes requiring high dexterity and great deal of patience. Has experience in manufacturing of products for both clinical use and for research and development usages (R&D)
Valeria Sonin
Assembly Technician
Mechanical engineer with practical attitude and experience gained from working with several medical device companies where he developed processes for miniature assembly under microscope, preformed destructive testing, planed and executed engineering experiments, developed jigs and fixtures and was engaged in transferring R&D developments to production. Holds Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering and completing his BS.C in Mechanical Engineering
Tsahi Altaras
R&D Engineer
A biomedical engineer with extensive knowledge in biology and neuroscience. Guy has experience in the field of medical implants, signal processing and data analysis, laboratory equipment and measuring tools, hardware-software and the interface between them, working according to ISO standards, and building tools for clinical use. Guy holds dual Bachelor degree in Biomedical Engineering and Biology from Tel-Aviv University
Guy Azrad
Integration Engineer
Biomedical engineer pursuing his MD degree from the Technion Institute to of Technology. Sagi is working on our system integration & characterization efforts in parallel for completing his medical degree and adds to our pre-clinical & clinical research activities.
Sagi Levi
Integration Engineer
Board Of Directors
Over 15 years of experience in the development of medical equipment and project management from the prototype stage to regulatory certification stage with leading cardiology companies. Has extensive experience in the development of catheters for the treatment of atrial fibrillation arrhythmias, integration of minimized electronics within medical devices, mechanical development and preclinical trials.
Prior to this role, Ran managed medical device development projects for treatment of cardiac arrhythmias with St. Jude Medical, a global leader in the cardiology market space (now part of Abbott). Holds a Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering from CCNY University in New York State, USA.
Ran Sela, CEO
Dr. Eckhouse is an inventor, active entrepreneur and one of Israel’s leading medical entrepreneurs, and the owner of Alon MedTech Ventures incubator. He takes an active role in choosing projects and accompanying portfolio companies to success by being involved in the technological and business aspects of the portfolio companies. Dr. Eckhouse has founded and invested in numerous medical technology firms, two of which are leading international companies, (Lumenis and Syneron Medical), both traded on NASDAQ.
Shimon Eckhouse, Ph.D, Chairman
Assaf Mansour is business development director with Alon Medtech Ventures and brings with him extensive experience and expertise in investments due diligence, examines the commercial feasibility, strategic planning, management and business development.
Prior to founding Alon Medtech, Mr. Mansour worked in high-tech companies for more than 12 years’, with particular expertise in managing international customers. In his last positions he served as account program manager at Comverse and TTI Telecom, where he was responsible for customers across North America and Europe. Assaf holds a BSc in Industrial Engineering and an MBA from the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
Assaf Mansour, Director