Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.

Location: Van Leer, WC240

Speaker: Michael D. Byrne

Speakers' Title: Surgeon Urologist

Speakers' Affiliation: Virginia Urology

Seminar Title: The Evolving Role of Electrical Engineering in the Career of a Urologist

Abstract: Electrical engineers from Georgia Tech go on to lead diverse and unique careers following graduation. The role of an Electrical Engineering degree from Georgia Tech is illustrated throughout the career of subspecialized surgeon in the field of Urology. The wide range of skills provided by such a degree include, software programming, signal processing, robotics, lasers, fiber optics and problem solving.  

Biographical Sketch of the Speaker: Dr. Byrne grew up in New Jersey and attended the Georgia Institute of Technology to study electrical engineering. He worked for several years as an engineer before entering medical school. He obtained his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University where he also completed his general surgery internship and urologic residency. Dr. Byrne completed a one-year fellowship in Endourology and stone disease at the Cleveland Clinic. His clinical interests include endoscopic and percutaneous surgery for stone disease along with the medical management of stone disease.  He is currently a partner at a large urology practice in Richmond Virginia.  He serves as the vice president of the Virginia Urological Society, Serves on the board of the American Urological Society Mid-Atlantic Section and is Treasurer and Secretary of Virginia Urology.