Adelmo Lopez grew up in San Diego, California, and pursued a focus on Medical Devices and Tissue Engineering, earning a Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering from the University of California, Riverside (UCR), and a Master of Science in Bioengineering from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). At UCR, he designed a smart patch designed to heal diabetic ulcers and other chronic wounds in patients, demonstrating his innovative approach to medical challenges. At UCLA, he was part of Dr. Song Li's lab, where he worked on creating an artificial nerve and contributed to cancer research at UCLA Health through an advanced imaging modality. Adelmo now brings his expertise to the Mayo Clinic in Arizona, where he is part of Dr. Suman Bose's lab. Outside of his professional endeavors, he maintains his fitness through regular workouts, enjoys reading philosophy books, and is an avid soccer fan.

Email: Lopez.Adelmo@mayo.edu