Dr Schafer is currently vice president of the Ultrasonic Industry Association, chairman of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association Ultrasound Technical Committee, and serves on the board of governors of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine.
Dr Schafer holds a PhD in biomedical engineering from Drexel University, an MS in acoustics from Pennsylvania State University and an SB in electrical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Dan Goldberger, CEO of Surgical Technologies, said: “Dr Schafer is a welcome addition to the team. His unrivaled knowledge in the field of ultrasonic technology will help us take Vaser to the next level and develop a comprehensive suite of products for the body shaping market.”