Driving Innovation. Transforming Care.

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OUR PURPOSE: 
Better Options, Better Outcomes.

Healthcare is always changing, evolving, and expanding. We see ourselves as agents of that change, exploring and innovating new treatment options to make care more personal, accessible, and transformative.

We create groundbreaking science that makes sense - advancing bioelectronic medicine that leverages the power of the human nervous system to create therapies that address critical health needs like Addiction Disorders. We pioneer solutions that empower healthcare providers and researchers to elevate patient outcomes and build a healthier, more resilient future.

Values That Drive Our Solutions

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We Work Boldly & With Agility

Effective care can’t wait - so we work with urgency to maintain the momentum to deliver new solutions that work.

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Grow Responsibly

Even while we move boldly, we stay safe - thoughtfully approaching the science, data, regulations, and relationships that guide us in our work.

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Burn Brightly

We believe every team member, partner, and patient has a spark of inspiration to share. It's our job to unite and ignite bright ideas that can transform care.

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Experience. Expertise. Passion.
Meet the Spark Biomedical Team.

Spark Biomedical and our wearable neurostimulation solutions are designed and developed leveraging a combined 300 years of medical device expertise. Our team includes professionals in medicine, bioscience, patient care and advocacy, technology innovation, care coordination, and communications.

Anja Kramer

Chief Executive Officer

Navid Khodaparast, PhD

Chief Science Officer and Co-founder

Alejandro Covalin, PhD

Chief Technical Officer and Co-founder

Ric Peterson

Chief Financial Officer

Tom Futch

Executive Vice President, Growth

Amy Gaston

Vice President, Marketing