Our People

Founded in 2000 by Dr. Stephen D. Cook, FOR has a senior staff with nearly 100 years of combined orthopaedic and biomaterials research experience.

Stephen D. Cook, PhD

Stephen D. Cook, PhD

Founder, Executive Director, and Chief Scientist
Samantha Salkeld

Samantha Salkeld, MSE

Director, Biomechanics and Laboratory Operations
Laura Patron

Laura Patron, MS

Director, Biomaterials
Michael C. Harrison

Michael C. Harrison, MS

Biomedical Engineer
Liam P. Nolan

Liam P. Nolan, MS

Biomedical Engineer
Donna Watkins

Donna Watkins

Office Manager