Chris Jacobs
Dr. Chris Jacobs is chief research engineer in the development of Genteel, holder of 75 United States and international patents; new medical devices and instrumentation through Oregon Graduate Institute (OGI) and Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). Biomedical engineer, designed and assisted in patenting world’s first variable rate cardiac pacemaker; Advanced Medical Technology (AMTEK), 1969, patented. Developed Control Systems for Artificial Kidneys (Renal Clearance); University of Southern California, 1964-1965.
Devised Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Dream Detector; USC County Hospital, 1966. Designed Electric Current Instrumentation to Treat Skin Disorders and electronic perspiration inhibition equipment; General Medical Corporation, 1972, patented. Set Up & Organized Medical Laboratories; USC Main Campus, 1964-1966. Doctoral Dissertation: “The Determinants of Maximum Expiratory Flow” (predicts how rapidly air can be expelled from lungs); results confirmed by experiment. Research helped test development of portable respirators, 1964-1967.
Apr 2, 2016
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In part one of this special interview, Chris Jacobs, inventor of Genteel, discusses the common belief that a fingertip blood draw is the best option, and why drawing blood from other sites can provide greater accuracy.
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Apr 2, 2016
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In part two of this special interview, Chris Jacobs discusses Genteel drawing blood without pain, and why this is important for pediatric patients.
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Apr 2, 2016
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In part three of this special interview, Dr. Chris Jacobs discusses the origin of Genteel, and why he was motivated to develop a pain-free testing device.
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Apr 2, 2016
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In part four of this special interview, Dr. Chris Jacobs demonstrates how Genteel works and discusses the response from parents of children with diabetes.
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