Mountain Laurel Biomedical

Mountain Laurel Biomedical is a medical product research and development company based in Avon, Connecticut, that specializes in the design and testing of innovative medical instrumentation. Led by Dr. Joseph H. McIsaac III, the firm focuses on biophysiology and biotechnology research to create solutions for clinically relevant problems in surgery and anesthesiology. Its primary development is a negative-pressure, semipermeable surgical cooling garment designed to alleviate heat stress for medical personnel and defense workers wearing protective equipment. The company operates as a nimble development entity, frequently collaborating with academic institutions like the University of Connecticut and industry partners such as Hamilton Sundstrand. Through these partnerships, Mountain Laurel Biomedical translates complex engineering concepts into practical tools for the operating room and austere environments.