David McMullen

Dr. David McMullen is the Director of the Office of Neurological & Physical Medicine Devices (OHT5) within the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health. OHT5 is responsible for the total product lifecycle review of neurosurgical, neurointerventional, neurodiagnostic, neuromodulation, and rehabilitation devices. Dr. McMullen was previously the Program Chief of the Neuromodulation and Neurostimulation Program at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and co-leader of the NIH BRAIN Initiative team focused on the development of non-invasive brain stimulation. Dr. McMullen is a neuroscientist and medical doctor whose program of research focuses on sensorimotor neuroscience and improving brain-machine interfaces by incorporating novel technology, such as augmented reality interfaces and intelligent robotics.