Neurognostics names new VP of sales

Neurognostics Inc., a provider of functional MRI (fMRI) products and services, announced recently that Len Seward has been named vice president of sales. Seward brings more than 17 years of experience in medical device sales and marketing to the company.

In this new position, Seward is responsible for expanding the sales of Neurognostics' MindState product line and will be responsible for building a sales team to accommodate nationwide sales.

Seward has previously held positions with Advanced Bionics (Division of Boston Scientific), Medtronic Neurological and United States Surgical Corporation.

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