Brian Patterson brings a passion for education into the field of Medical 3D Printing. He started his career by studying Biology, Psychology, and Education at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). He was a Biology teacher in Baltimore County Public Schools before becoming the Science Department Chair, and being tasked with building a program for students interested in the Biomedical Sciences. While teaching, he earned a second Master's degree in Applied Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University. During his studies, Brian became interested in the potential of Medical 3D Printing. He worked for a small start-up company that was producing custom 3D Printed prosthetic covers, which later evolved into a design and prototype firm. This combination of skills led to his current position as the Program Director of the 3D Lab for Geisinger Health in Pennsylvania. In this role, he has the opportunity to help improve patient care, clinical education, and communication with patients and their families.