Healthmark, a Getinge company, is pleased to announce that Abigail “Abby” Smart, MPH, has joined the organization as a Clinical Affairs Research Associate.
In this role, Smart will support Healthmark’s Clinical Affairs team by designing and conducting real-world research studies, generating scientific insights, and contributing to evidence-based education that advances best practices in sterile processing and infection prevention. Her work will help strengthen Healthmark’s commitment to delivering data-driven solutions that support healthcare professionals and improve patient safety.
Smart brings a strong background in medical device research and infection prevention science. Most recently, she served as Senior Research Associate at Ofstead & Associates, where she led and supported real-world studies evaluating medical device processing effectiveness and patient safety across a variety of clinical settings. Her work has focused on topics including endoscope reprocessing, surgical instrument cleaning, borescope inspection, and contamination risks within sterile processing environments.
Throughout her career, Smart has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations addressing critical topics in device reprocessing and infection prevention. Her research has appeared in leading journals including the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) and Biomedical Instrumentation & Technology (BI&T). She also serves as a peer reviewer for several scientific journals, and her research findings have been presented at national conferences including APIC and HSPA.
In addition to research, Smart has extensive experience translating complex scientific data into educational programs, conference presentations, and training materials for infection preventionists and sterile processing professionals. This expertise will play a key role in Healthmark’s efforts to expand research-driven education and evidence generation across its product portfolio and clinical services programs.
“We are thrilled to welcome Abby to the Clinical Affairs team,” said Mary Ann Drosnock, Head of Clinical Affairs at Healthmark. “Her research expertise, scientific writing experience, and passion for improving sterile processing practices will significantly strengthen our ability to generate meaningful evidence and support the healthcare professionals we serve.”
Smart holds a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health and dual bachelor’s degrees in Biology and Psychology, both earned with high distinction from the University of Minnesota Morris.
At Healthmark, Smart will collaborate with clinical, product development, R&D, regulatory, and commercial teams to develop research studies, scientific publications, and educational content that support healthcare organizations in improving device reprocessing outcomes and patient safety.
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