{"id":8652,"date":"2026-10-22T14:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itsveterans.com\/?p=8652"},"modified":"2026-10-22T14:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T14:30:00","slug":"behind-the-scenes-medvamc-engineer-earns-national-recognition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itsveterans.com\/?p=8652","title":{"rendered":"Behind the scenes: MEDVAMC engineer earns national recognition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"tni-source-date\"><strong>Originally published:<\/strong> 2026-10-22T14:30:00+00:00. Historical source article: benefits, rules, amounts and deadlines may have changed. Check the official source for current information.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Biomedical engineer named to 2026 TechNation 40 Under 40 class<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/houston-health-care\/locations\/michael-e-debakey-department-of-veterans-affairs-medical-center\/\" rel=\"noopener\"> Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center<\/a> (MEDVAMC) is proud to announce that Christie Pascue, biomedical engineer, has been named to the 2026 TechNation 40 Under 40 Class\u2014a prestigious national honor recognizing 40 outstanding professionals across the country for their leadership, innovation and dedication to advancing the healthcare technology management industry.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Criteria for selection<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Honorees are selected based on their professional achievements, contributions to the healthcare technology management community and the positive influence they have on their organizations, colleagues and the future of the profession. Pascue\u2019s selection derives from the exceptional expertise and commitment she brings to her work supporting Veteran care at <a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/?s=Michael+E.+DeBakey+VA+Medical+Center\">MEDVAMC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis national recognition is a true reflection of Christie\u2019s talent and the outstanding contributions she makes to our team every day,\u201d said Morolake Omoruyi, chief of facilities management at \u00a0\u00a0MEDVAMC and an engineer herself. \u201cWe are incredibly proud to see her achievements recognized on such a prestigious platform.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dedication to Veterans<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pascue, who marks five years of service with VA this year, said she is passionate about her job and loves the challenges it often presents.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat I enjoy most about my job is that every day brings something new, and it keeps me on my toes,\u201d she said. \u201cMEDVAMC is such a large facility with complex systems and technology that keep things interesting and engaging. Although much of our work happens behind the scenes, we get to see the positive impact it has on the care Veterans receive. Knowing that our efforts contribute to better outcomes for those who have served makes all the hard work truly rewarding.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking ahead<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MEDVAMC congratulates Christie Pascue on this well-deserved national honor and looks forward to her continued impact on the medical center and the Veterans it serve.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p class=\"tni-attribution\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/150422\/medvamc-engineer-earns-national-recognition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs<\/a>. 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