Cherise Masuda
Graduate Student
Cherise Masuda graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in the new Master of Science graduate program in Clinical Anaplastology in 2025. She has a BS in Kinesiology Exercise Science and completed the Biomedical Illustration Prep Certificate Program at Cal State Long Beach. Through the graduate program she has grown an interest in incorporating digital workflows in the fabrication of facial and somatic prostheses. She is also passionate in advancing research to bridge the gap between functional and aesthetic silicone prosthetic fingers.
Education
2025
MS, Clinical Anaplastology
Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
2023
Certificate, Biomedical Illustration Prep
California State University, Long Beach, CA
2022
BS, Kinesiology Exercise Science
California State University, Long Beach, CA
Work History
2023-2025
Graduate Assistant
Johns Hopkins Facial, Eye and Body Prosthetic Clinic, Baltimore, MD
2021-2023
Supplemental Instructor; Physiology and Anatomy
California State University Long Beach Learning Center, Long Beach, CA
2022-2023
Tutor; Physiology, Anatomy, and Kinesiology
California State University Long Beach Learning Center, Long Beach, CA
Related Experience
2021
Cardiac Rehabilitation Intern
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Long Beach, CA
2021
Physical Therapy Intern
Turning Point Physical Therapy, Temple City, CA
Recognition
California State University, Long Beach
2018-2022 Dean list
Exhibitions
2025 Cherise Masuda, Andrew Etheridge, Touchscreen-Enabled Silicone Finger Prosthesis: Incorporating Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes and 3D Digital Technologies. International Anaplastology Association Meeting, Leuven, Belgium, June 12-14, 2025.
Associations
International Anaplastology Association
- 2024-Present Student Member