Holly Berns
Executive Vice President
Professional Information
Biography
With a PhD in Bioengineering and over six years of experience in the medical device industry, I am passionate about innovating high-quality life science research use technologies. As the Executive Vice President of Allo Biotechnologies, I lead a cross-functional team focused on translating complex science into actionable strategies.
Specialization
Bioengineering
Education
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona August 2020 – May 2025
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Bioengineering – GPA: 4.0
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona August 2020 – May 2024
Masters in Bioengineering – GPA: 4.0
Glendale Community College, Glendale, Arizona January 2018 – May 2018
Continued Education - Biotechnology courses - GPA: 4.0
Mercer University, Macon, Georgia August 2013 – May 2017
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - GPA: 3.6
Division 1 Lacrosse · Founding member · Team captain 2014 - 2015
Research & Publications
1. Berns H, Han K, Ramirez-Velandia F, Lewis KL, Robertson SE, Clark WE, Wells JC, Alnajrani MK, Rapoport C, Schwartz S, Hakes K, Granstein JH, Ogilvy CS, Becker TA, Young M. Pump Versus Syringe: Aspiration Thrombectomy Direct Pressure Comparisons in a Comprehensive Benchtop 3-Dimensional-Printed Circle of Willis Model. Oper Neurosurg. 2025 Jun 10. doi: 10.1227/ons.0000000000001653. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40498479. 2. Berns H, Robertson S, Lewis K, Wells J, Clark W, Becker TA. Development of physiologically relevant synthetic thrombus for use in visual analysis of in vitro mechanical thrombectomy device testing. J Neurointerv Surg. 2025 Jun 1;17(e2):e388-e392. doi: 10.1136/jnis-2024-021743. PMID: 39084857; PMCID: PMC12129698.