Balan Biomedical

Balan Biomedical, Inc. was a physician-led search and discovery company based in Rochester, New York, specializing in medical and consumer health intelligence. Founded by Dr. Elisabeth Hager, the company provided research and engineering services to identify new product opportunities for medical device manufacturers and healthcare organizations. A notable division of the company was the Battery Consulting Group, which offered expertise in high-reliability batteries for implantable medical devices. Balan Biomedical worked collaboratively with major industry players, such as St. Jude Medical, to support internal R&D projects and optimize product development through clinical and technical insights. The organization aimed to bridge the gap between clinical practice and medical engineering by incorporating the 'voice of the physician' into the design process.