Kaitlin (Rabe) Alexander, PhD, RAC

Kaitlin (Rabe) Alexander, PhD, RAC

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Biomedical Engineering and Regulatory Affairs Consultant, Senior Scientist at Exponent

  • Education

    • The University of Texas at Dallas

      2018 - 2020
      Master of Science - MS Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
    • The University of Texas at Austin

      2020 - 2022
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
    • The University of Kansas

      2010 - 2015
      Bachelor of Science - BS Chemical Engineering
  • Experience

    • The University of Kansas

      Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
      Classroom Instructor

      • Instructor for class of twenty students in Introduction to Algebra (MATH 101) at University of Kansas. • Graded and maintained records of exams, quizzes and homework.• Hosted weekly office hours and supervised math help room.

    • University of Kansas Athletics

      Feb 2013 - Jan 2015
      Tutor

      • Tutored student athletes in Introduction to Algebra, College Algebra, Calculus I and II, Chemistry I and II, Physics I and II, and Introduction to Computers in Engineering. • Maintained and effectively communicated confidential information about student athletes

    • Baylor College of Medicine

      Oct 2015 - Mar 2016
      Bioengineering Research Technician

      Department of Cardiology• Independently made research observations and thickness measurements of heart valve leaflets• Assisted in design of apparatus for manufacturing leaflets for stent-mounted heart valve• Contributed to composition of funding proposals, IRB and IACUC protocols for animal studies, as well as detailed budgets for future animal studies

    • University of Kansas Medical Center

      Mar 2016 - Aug 2018
      Biomedical Research Assistant

      Department of Rehabilitation Medicine• Performed anatomic segmentations of 3D computed tomography images• Used MATLAB for computational modeling and analyses of 3D segmented images• Assist in drafting scientific methods, budgets and submission of NIH as well as privately funded grant applications• Assisted in all aspects of scientific manuscript preparation, revision and submission• Responsible for recruitment, enrollment, consent, randomization and collection of outcome assessment data for human subjects' clinical and observational trials• Assisted in technical writing of clinical and observational trial protocols, consent forms, operations manuals and data analysis plans• Responsible for management of financial research accounts• Responsible for ensuring Institutional Review Board compliance for clinical and observational human subjects trials• Drafted Animal Care and Use Procedures for submission to the Institutional IACUC Review Board• CITI Certification completed for Responsible Conduct of Research• CITI Certification completed for Good Clinical Practice for Clinical Trials with Investigational Drugs and Medical Devices • CITI Certification completed for Basic Biomedical Researchers Basic Course Show less

    • The University of Texas at Dallas

      Aug 2018 - Aug 2020

      Department of BioengineeringSystems for Augmenting Human Mobility Lab Department of Bioengineering• Biomaterials and Medical Devices• Introductory Biomechanics

      • Graduate Research Assistant

        Aug 2018 - Aug 2020
      • Graduate Teaching Assistant

        Aug 2018 - May 2019
    • The University of Texas at Austin

      Aug 2021 - May 2022

      Department of Mechanical EngineeringSystems for Augmenting Human Mechanics Lab Department of Mechanical Engineering• Biomechanics of Human Movement

      • Graduate Research Assistant

        Jun 2018 - May 2022
      • Graduate Teaching Assistant

        Aug 2021 - Apr 2022
    • Exponent

      Apr 2022 - now
      Senior Scientist

      Exponent’s Biomedical Engineering & Sciences practice supports clients across many medical specialties and product sectors by developing robust scientific methodologies and protocols to characterize and evaluate the performance of biomaterials, biological tissues, and medical devices. Our staff applies engineering and scientific principles to assist clients throughout the total product lifecycle. Our well-equipped laboratories and computational modeling capabilities enable our team to perform preclinical testing, numerical modeling, and failure analysis. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ISO 13485:2016 Certified Lead Auditor

      ASQ - World Headquarters
      Nov 2023
    • RAC-DEVICES

      Regulatory Affairs Certification Program
      Dec 2022
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kaitlin (Rabe) Alexander, PhD, RAC
      Foundation for PM&R Best Original Research Foundation for PM&R Nov 2019 PM&R is the official scientific journal of AAPM&R. The Academy launched this peer-reviewed journal in 2009 specifically for the physical medicine and rehabilitation physician. The goal of the publication is to advance education and impact the specialty through the timely delivery of clinically relevant and evidence-based research and review information.
    • Awarded to Kaitlin (Rabe) Alexander, PhD, RAC
      Doctoral Fellow, Excellence in Education Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science Aug 2019 A prestigious, merit-based fellowship established for promoting doctoral education in the Jonsson school at UT Dallas.
    • Awarded to Kaitlin (Rabe) Alexander, PhD, RAC
      Best Lecture Teaching Assistant The University of Texas at Dallas Department of Bioengineering May 2019 Voted Best Lecture Teaching Assistant by undergraduate students and Bioengineering department faculty for the 2018-2019 academic year.