Meet the Team

Justin Chambers, PhD

Chief Technology Officer & Managing Partner | Intermed Labs

Justin Chambers, PhD, is Chief Technology Officer and Managing Partner at Intermed Labs and has been part of the organization since its founding in 2020. In his role, he oversees the medical device project portfolio from early idea evaluation and feasibility through investment decisions and go-to-market strategy, with responsibilities spanning early-stage due diligence, research and development oversight, and intellectual property strategy across device programs.

Originally from Glen Dale, West Virginia, Justin is motivated by designing and building solutions that meaningfully improve lives across patients, physicians, and clinicians. He brings deep expertise in mechanical engineering and systems development, early-stage feasibility and risk assessment, product design and scale-up, medical device manufacturing, and end-to-end product development from concept through commercialization. His approach is solution- and target-market–oriented, focused on solving complex problems with elegant, practical designs through close collaboration with the Intermed Labs team.

Outside of work, Justin enjoys motorsports, skiing, and metalworking—interests that reflect the same hands-on curiosity and precision he brings to engineering innovative medical technologies.

Ashok Aggarwal

Co-Founder & Managing Partner | Intermed Labs

Ashok Aggarwal is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Intermed Labs and joined the organization in 2020. He helped launch Intermed Labs during the COVID-19 pandemic and leads the company’s strategic direction and innovation initiatives, focusing on building the infrastructure and partnerships needed to bring life-changing healthcare solutions to patients and providers.

Originally from Morgantown, West Virginia, Ashok is driven by the opportunity to improve patient outcomes and elevate clinical care, particularly in communities across Middle America that are often overlooked. He brings an interdisciplinary background spanning biomedical engineering, computer engineering, and computer science, paired with extensive experience in business strategy, venture capital, and entrepreneurship. This combination allows him to bridge innovative ideas with practical, scalable solutions. His approach is collaborative and people-first, centered on empowering talented teams, fostering optimism, and turning complex challenges into meaningful opportunities.

Outside of work, Ashok enjoys staying active through soccer and tennis and remains deeply engaged in his community through regional technology and venture initiatives. He is passionate about mentoring young entrepreneurs and supporting local technology education. A fun fact about Ashok: in junior high school, he and a friend—now colleague—Michelle Hopkins won their school’s badminton tournament, proving that great teamwork really does stand the test of time.

Drew Lytton

Managing Partner | Intermed Labs

Drew Lytton is a Managing Partner at Intermed Labs and has been part of the organization since 2020. He leads operations and finance, focusing on deal structuring, commercialization, and building the financial and operational foundations needed to scale innovative medical technologies.

Originally from Beckley, West Virginia, Drew is motivated by a strong sense of urgency to bring impactful healthcare solutions to market as quickly as possible to improve patients’ lives. He brings deep experience as a startup operator and venture builder, with a background in scaling technology-enabled companies, navigating complex stakeholder environments, and translating innovative ideas into executable, market-ready businesses. His approach is analytical and collaborative, with a focus on disciplined execution and thoughtful partnership.

Outside of work, Drew enjoys spending time on the golf course. A fun fact about him: he’s currently an 11 handicap—at least for now.

Terran Quinlan

VP, Business Development | Intermed Labs

Terran Quinlan is Vice President of Business Development at Intermed Labs and has been part of the team since 2023. In her role, she supports physicians and healthcare providers as they move ideas through the intake and review process, helping turn early concepts into viable pathways for innovation.

Originally from Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, Terran is motivated by Intermed Labs’ mission to make medical device innovation and commercialization accessible to clinicians who might not otherwise have that opportunity. She brings expertise in go-to-market strategy and execution, operational effectiveness, and project management, and is especially energized by collaboration and problem-solving with both the internal team and inventors across diverse medical disciplines. Her approach is collaborative and solution-oriented, with a strong focus on learning and continuous improvement.

Outside of work, Terran enjoys foodie adventures, traveling to new places, and cheering on her kids at their various sports and activities. She also unwinds with Peloton workouts and outdoor walks or hikes. A fun fact about her: growing up, she and her parents spent 8–10 weeks each summer living in a different country to explore new cultures and languages.

Ali Rai

Clinical Innovation Account Executive | Intermed Labs

Ali Rai is a Clinical Innovation Account Executive at Intermed Labs and joined the team in 2024. In his role, he focuses on idea mining—the first step in the Intermed Labs innovation process—traveling to hospitals to share Intermed Labs’ mission, meet with physicians, and bring forward new ideas that can be evaluated and developed by the team.

Originally from Morgantown, West Virginia, Ali is motivated by connecting clinicians—especially in often-overlooked regions—with the resources they need to turn their ideas into real-world healthcare solutions. He brings a background in biomedical engineering along with strong interpersonal communication skills, and he thrives on collaboration and meaningful one-on-one conversations with physicians. His approach is grounded in communication, curiosity, and a deep respect for the passion clinicians bring to improving patient care.

Outside of work, Ali enjoys spending time outdoors, watching movies, playing and watching basketball, and, most importantly, being with his loved ones—especially his wife and their dog, Winnie. A fun fact about him: in high school, he was involved in what he believes is the only recorded car-to-car collision on the PRT—and walked away with nothing more than a bloody nose.

Michelle Hopkins

VP, Special Projects and Outreach | Intermed Labs

Michelle Hopkins is Vice President of Special Projects and Outreach at Intermed Labs and joined the organization in 2023. In her role, she focuses on building relationships and transforming clinicians’ real-world challenges into viable healthcare innovations, connecting the right people, resources, and partners to help promising ideas move from concept to impact.

Michelle brings a rare blend of strategic leadership, relationship-building, and executional expertise. With a background in healthcare innovation, community engagement, and business development, she excels at translating clinical needs into actionable projects, aligning diverse stakeholders, and advancing ideas from early concept through growth and real-world implementation. Originally from Parkersburg, West Virginia, and having moved to Morgantown at age five, she has deep roots across the state.

She is motivated by Intermed Labs’ mission because it sits at the intersection of innovation, service, and community—transforming frontline insight into solutions that truly help people while strengthening West Virginia’s healthcare and innovation ecosystem. What Michelle enjoys most is collaboration, bringing together clinicians, engineers, entrepreneurs, and community partners to solve meaningful problems and help put West Virginia on the med-tech innovation map. Her approach is people-first and deeply collaborative, grounded in trust, active listening, and shared momentum that turns good ideas into real outcomes.

Outside of work, Michelle enjoys traveling, hiking, game nights, and spending time with her husband and two sons. A fun fact about her: she can spell words backward faster than most people can spell them forward.

Ryan Gross

Principal Medical Device Engineer | Intermed Labs

Ryan Gross is a Principal Medical Device Engineer at Intermed Labs and has been part of the team since 2020. In his role, he works closely with physicians to bring their ideas to life, focusing on deeply understanding clinical problems and designing the medical devices that address them.

Originally from Hedgesville, West Virginia, Ryan is motivated by the role engineers play in shaping modern medicine and improving lives. He believes that technologies like MRIs, pacemakers, and endoscopes exist because engineers and scientists continually push what’s possible—and he’s proud to contribute to that legacy while helping pass those advances on to the next generation. His approach to work is rooted in artistry, blending technical precision with creative problem-solving.

Outside of work, Ryan enjoys snowboarding, slacklining, pickleball and tennis, climbing, and reading. A fun fact about him: he has more kidneys in his body than there are stars in the entire solar system.

Outside of work, Michelle enjoys traveling, hiking, game nights, and spending time with her husband and two sons. A fun fact about her: she can spell words backward faster than most people can spell them forward.