The Science and Technology of Orthopaedic Implants

Dr. Marc Long
Stryker Orthopaedics
Mahwah, New Jersey

Biographical Sketch

After graduating from ENSAM in Paris, France with an Engineering Degree in Mechanical 
Engineering, Marc moved across the ocean in 1989 to start his Clemson years.  After an MSc in 
Materials Science & Engineering in 1992, he pursued a PhD in Bioengineering at Clemson 
University with Prof. Henry Rack and Prof. Martine LaBerge as his advisors.  After graduation 
in 1996, Marc's first job was with Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics in Memphis, TN where he 
started as a Research Engineer in the Materials & Processing R&D group.  The following nine 
years Marc worked on new orthopaedic implants and technologies, bearing surfaces and the start 
of an Orthobiologics group to develop and commercialize bone substitute products and bioactive 
compounds.  In 2005 Marc went with Stryker Orthopaedics in Mahwah, NJ as Research 
Director.  In this position he defined and managed the R&D research pipeline and strategy, with 
a focus on infection, bone subs, and soft tissue biological repair.  Now with a new starting 
business unit within Stryker, Stryker Joint Preservation, Marc acts as the Director of Research 
and Innovation, which includes establishing an R&D strategy for sports medicine orthobiologics 
and soft tissue healing therapies, identifying and evaluating new opportunities, and coordinating 
relationships and programs with academic centers and clinical entities to stay abreast of clinical 
needs and conduct translational research.