Peter Harris was a part of the Research Park in the FAU community since his days as an engineer with U.S. Spine, which was created in our incubator and eventually acquired. Peter stayed in South Florida and soon created FloSpine, seeing a need for innovative medical devices to treat serious spinal injuries and deformities, using lightweight materials that would improve health outcomes. FloSpine has seven U.S. patents, while Peter personally had 27; it is still continuing its growth, adding new surgeons and hospitals regularly. Peter worked with several units at FAU, including the Schmidt College of Medicine and the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Sixty percent of FloSpine’s employees are FAU graduates.
We are deeply saddened to share that Peter Harris passed away in May of 2025. His contributions, leadership, and presence will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and working with him.