A little bit about us...
Biomed Armour is a biomedical engineering company founded in 2020 and based in Calgary, Alberta. The company focuses on developing technology that can detect various diseases early on. We have patent pending technologies. Our goal is to revolutionize and improve the way that disease detection and diagnostics function, improving the treatments and lives of many patients.
Meet The Team
Executives
Dr. Sungwoo Kim
President & CEO
In 2006, Dr. Sungwoo Kim joined the cancer research chair at the Southern Alberta Cancer Research Institute and Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary. Utilizing cutting-edge techniques (RNAi library system, conditional gene targeting technique, mitochondria live imaging system, 3D cell technology) on a genome wide basis, he focuses how cancer occur at the molecular and cellular levels and how to prevent it. He has an extensive knowledge in cancer biology, molecular and cellular biology, and immunology.
Dr. Simon Park
Chief Operating Officer
As a professor of mechanical and manufacturing engineering at the University of Calgary and the founder of MEDAL, Dr. Simon Park has an extensive amount of experience in advanced manufacturing technologies, micro-machining, nano-engineering, CNT nano-composites, and alternative energy applications. Dr. Park currently specializes in advanced manufacturing, sensors, IoTs (Internet of Things), and coatings. He has also co-founded numerous start-ups.
Dr. Keekyoung Kim
Chief Technology Officer
Dr. Keekyoung Kim is an associate professor of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Calgary. His current focus is on the development of advanced bio-manufacturing platforms pertaining to the fabrication of artificial tissues, organs, regenerative medicines, and drug discovery applications. Dr. Kim also has extensive knowledge in bioMEMS and biosensors, 3D bio-printing, biomaterials, and tissue engineering.
Staffs
Dr. Arindam Phani
Sr. Research Scientist
Dr. Arindam Phani is a Post-Doctoral Associate at the Schulich School of Engineering at University of Calgary in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. His research focus is on resonance dynamics and non-equilibrium loss phenomenon at nano interfaces. His work encompasses interdisciplinary research at the confluence of nanotechnology, applied physics and biomedical engineering under the broad purview of experimental condensed matter, exploring the physics of fluctuations using resonant systems.
Dr. Seung Min Lee
R&D Manager
Dr. Seung Min Lee had Ph. D. in medical science. Her research was focused on mitochondrial biology and dynamics in healthy and disease conditions. Dr. Lee is specialized in mitochondrial biology, molecular and cellular biology, and neuroscience. She had a plenty of R&D experience as a PDF and senior research in Karolinska Institute , Sweden for many years before joining BMA team. She also has various certificates in clinical trials and practice and medical marketing, including diploma in project management. She is currently managing BMA projects with her expertise in medical science.
Pranav Ambhorkar
Research Associate
Pranav is a research associate with a background in biomedical engineering. He received his B.A.Sc. and M.A.Sc. degrees in mechanical engineering, both from the University of British Columbia, where he conducted research in 3D-Bioprinting and tissue engineering. His research interests include biomaterials, biosensors, Implantable devices, and cell physiology. At Biomedarmour, Pranav will be focussing on developing a commercially viable prototype for our sensing platform.
Dr. Xueliang Mu
Research Scientist
Dr. Xueliang Mu is a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at the Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary. His research focuses on the steering and design of micro/ nanorobots; structural and functional studies (adsorption and separation, catalysis) of metal-organic framework materials. His research includes interdisciplinary studies of nanotechnology, chemical synthesis, surface chemical modification, and micro/nanofabrication.
Dr. Balasubramanian Srinivasan
Research Scientist
Dr. Srinivasan is a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at the Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary. His research interests include biomaterials, biosensors, Implantable devices, and cell physiology.
Alistar Son
Research Assistant
Alistar graduated high school at Dr. Charles Best Secondary School in Coquitlam, British Columbia. He is currently majoring Biomedical Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University in Toronto, Ontario. His future career interests include prosthetics engineer and medical device engineer.
Esther Kang
Research Assistant
Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences at the University of Calgary, Esther is interested in cancer research and is passionate about the importance of early detection in the treatment of cancer.
Our Partners
"MItacs is a catalyzing force in the Canadian innovation ecosystem. [They] build a world-class, diverse community through [their] collaborative model, attracting and deploying top talent to industry, and matching needs with expertise to create ambitious solutions to real world challenges." - Mitacs
"Innovate Calgary has been the innovation transfer and business incubator centre for the University of Calgary for over 30 years, fostering entrepreneurship and bringing new technological discoveries to the world." - Innovate Calgary
"[Huons is a] Total Healthcare Group which provides medical solutions for human's being health."
- Huons
"The University of Calgary is expected to achieve focused outcomes that support and encourage engagement, economic, social, and cultural prosperity, and are valuable to all Albertans."
- University of Calgary