Gregory F. Molnar

Biography

Dr. Molnar brings to MDIC his 20 years of experience as a medical device innovator and expert in neuromodulation therapies. He trained as a clinical neuroscientist at the University of Toronto, where his research focused on the mechanism of action of deep brain stimulation. Greg has always been passionate about innovations that simplify, and foster patient access, and started his medical device career with a small consulting business in Canada while finishing his studies. Dr. Molnar holds several patents and publications in the neurostimulation space and leverages his leadership by chairing and serving on various industry, academic and government committees to help advance the field. Prior to working with MDIC, Dr. Molnar was the director of neuromodulation research at Medtronic plc and was responsible for providing strategic leadership and partnership to his team of scientists and their many internal and external stakeholders to advance our understanding of several therapies including: Deep Brain Stimulation, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, Gastric Stimulation, and Intrathecal Drug Infusion. Greg has a huge focus on customer engagement and was a primary contact involved with establishing and maintaining research collaborations. Dr. Molnar is a strong advocate for innovation, championing culture change activities and efforts to bring the various stakeholders together with common goals in the medical device field. He currently serves as an Industrial fellow of the University of Minnesota, a consultant for various firms, and remains active as a neuroscientist.

Research Interest

health care