Senior Clinical Consultant with Akra Team since January 2023. Consulting medical device manufacturers of all sizes on regulatory and clinical requirements with a focus on the EU MDR. Previously working as a Clinical Reviewer and Manager of the Clinical Focus Team North America for TÜV SÜD Product Service in Germany and the US. Board-certified orthopedic and trauma surgeon with 17 years of experience in orthopedic, trauma, and reconstructive surgery and extensive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery training. Presenter at national and international conferences and workshops on the clinical requirements and the implementation of the EU MDR.

Dr. Cooper’s research has included pioneering methods of immunosuppression for primate cardiac xenograft transplantation. In addition to his 3M responsibilities, he serves in multiple capacities at the University of Minnesota as a member of the Industrial Advisory Board of the Institute for Engineering in Medicine, various roles with the Design for Medical Device and innovation programs, and also serves on the Board of the Fetal Therapy Foundation Think Tank.

Dr. Cooper is a Senior Aviation Medical Examiner, expert in Aviation Physiology, and a Special Consultant to the Federal Air Surgeon. He is a commercial pilot, flight instructor, and aerobatic and formation air show performer, and has flown a variety of single and multi-engine, general and military aircraft. He has been a leader in the application of aviation-based safety culture to health care.