About
Jen Foley serves as an Instructor in the Regulatory Science & Medical Device Development program at the University of St. Thomas while maintaining a full-time industry role. She concurrently works as a Regulatory Affairs Manager at Boston Scientific Corporation with 7 years of experience.
Her academic credentials include:
- PhD in Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
- BS in Biology, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Dr. Foley specializes in global regulatory pathways for medical devices, with extensive experience navigating US FDA, EU MDR, and international regulatory frameworks. Her unique expertise bridges veterinary medicine and medical device development, particularly in preclinical validation for vascular devices like stents, guidewires, and catheters. This dual-background enables her to address complex regulatory challenges in translational research and device commercialization across multiple geographies.
She instructs ETLS 735 Preclinical Activities, integrating real-world regulatory case studies from her industry work, though not scheduled for Fall 2025 or Jterm 2026 terms. Dr. Foley maintains active veterinary licensure in Minnesota (License #03000), reflecting her ongoing clinical connection despite retiring from 17 years of small animal practice.
