February 4, 2021 – University of Michigan computer science researcher Kevin Fu was named as acting director of medical device cybersecurity in the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health.
In the newly created 12-month post that began Jan. 1, Fu will work to bridge the gap between medicine and computer science and help manufacturers protect medical devices from digital security threats.
Fu, an associate professor of electrical engineering and computer science, is the founder of the Archimedes Center for Medical Device Security. As an acting director, he’ll retain his U-M appointment.