Prior to joining Anika, Dr. Carter was vice president and general manager at Spine Wave, Inc., in Shelton, CT, a private company focused on developing innovative medical devices for the treatment of spinal disorders. Prior to Spine Wave, Inc., from 1982 to 2003, he held a variety of positions with increasing responsibilities with Smith & Nephew both in the United Kingdom, and with S&N Endoscopy in Massachusetts. His research and product development responsibilities within Smith & Nephew included materials research, consumer products, wound management, orthopedics, arthroscopy and tissue engineering. Dr. Carter holds his degrees from Queen Mary College, the University of London, with a Ph.D. and a B.Sc. both in Polymer Science and Technology.