Dr. Horn-Ranney has led the Tympanogen team to win national and international accolades for Tympanogen's disruptive eardrum repair technology and directs research projects aboard the International Space Station. She possesses a robust knowledge of biomaterials and synthesizing materials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications, with a specialized focus on translating laboratory research into clinical products. Dr. Horn-Ranney received both her BSE and PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Tulane University, and is passionate about improving healthcare through novel devices and simplified procedures. She serves on multiple boards, reviews grants for the National Institutes of Health, and is active in the entrepreneurial community of Virginia.