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Director
Weil Institute
Professor of Emergency Medicine
Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Medical School
Weil Institute
Professor of Emergency Medicine
Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Medical School
Managing Director, Weil Institute
Emergency Medicine
Managing Director, Precision Health
Emergency Medicine
Managing Director, Precision Health
Galen B Toews M.D. Legacy Professor of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology and Associate Fellowship Director
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Medical School
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology and Associate Fellowship Director
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
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Albert B Prescott Professor
Professor of Clinical and Translational Pharmacy
College of Pharmacy
Professor of Internal Medicine
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Professor of Clinical and Translational Pharmacy
College of Pharmacy
Professor of Internal Medicine
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Associate Director, Weil Institute
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Clinical Professor of Pediatrics
Medical School
Medical School
Clinical Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
Program Assistant and Assistant Medical Director, Anesthesiology
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Program Assistant and Assistant Medical Director, Anesthesiology
Medical School
Professor of Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics
Professor of Emergency Medicine
Medical School and Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
College of Engineering
Professor of Emergency Medicine
Medical School and Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
College of Engineering
Joyce and Don Massey Family Foundation Professor
Professor of Surgery
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Professor of Surgery
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Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Medical School
Medical School
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
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Associate Professor of Macromolecular Sciences and Engineering
College of Engineering
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Associate Professor of Macromolecular Sciences and Engineering
College of Engineering
Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics
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Medical School
Associate Chair of Research, and Professor of Emergency Medicine
Assistant Professor
Director of Data Science
Director of Data Science
Team Lead, Data Operations
Unit Manager, Clinical Research Unit
Manager, Proposal Development Team
Commercialization Coach
Research Associate Professor
Director, Pre-clinical Critical Care Laboratory
Director, Pre-clinical Critical Care Laboratory
Director, Marketing & Communications
Senior Data Scientist
Brittany Baur is a Senior Data Scientist for the Weil Institute's Data Science Team. She obtained her Ph.D. in Computational Sciences from Marquette University in 2017 and was previously a Postdoctoral Researcher at UW-Madison. Her research interests include integrating different data modalities to predict and improve patient outcomes.
Brittany Baur is a Senior Data Scientist for the Weil Institute's Data Science Team. She obtained her Ph.D. in Computational Sciences from Marquette University in 2017 and was previously a Postdoctoral Researcher at UW-Madison. Her research interests include integrating different data modalities to predict and improve patient outcomes.
Licensing Liaison
Drew is the Associate Director of Licensing at Innovation Partnerships. He acts as the interface between the Weil Institute and outside counsel for intellectual property protection matters.
Drew is the Associate Director of Licensing at Innovation Partnerships. He acts as the interface between the Weil Institute and outside counsel for intellectual property protection matters.
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Data Scientist
Loc Cao is a data scientist working for the Weil Institute Data Science team. Her role is developing machine learning and statistical models to support clinical decisions.
Loc Cao is a data scientist working for the Weil Institute Data Science team. Her role is developing machine learning and statistical models to support clinical decisions.
Special Events Manager
Lisa leads the planning for and execution of all Weil events. She work closely with our Events Coordinator on administration of member retreats, visiting scholar seminars, industry events, and the growing Grand Challenges. In addition, she provides material and outreach support to the greater marketing team.
Lisa leads the planning for and execution of all Weil events. She work closely with our Events Coordinator on administration of member retreats, visiting scholar seminars, industry events, and the growing Grand Challenges. In addition, she provides material and outreach support to the greater marketing team.
Senior Data Scientist
Brandon is a part of the Weil Institute's Data Science team. As a specialist in data science and machine learning, he develops big data tools, mines hard to find data, and uses data analytics to validate non-invasive monitoring technologies.
Brandon is a part of the Weil Institute's Data Science team. As a specialist in data science and machine learning, he develops big data tools, mines hard to find data, and uses data analytics to validate non-invasive monitoring technologies.
Research Laboratory Technician
Alexis is a Laboratory Technician in the Weil Institute Pre-clinical Critical Care Lab.
Alexis is a Laboratory Technician in the Weil Institute Pre-clinical Critical Care Lab.
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Research Investigator/Data Scientist
Negar Farzaneh is a Research Investigator in the Department of Emergency Medicine as well as a Data Scientist with the Weil Institute’s Data Science team. Her research interest centers on the application of computer science to develop clinical decision support systems and solve medical problems.
Negar Farzaneh is a Research Investigator in the Department of Emergency Medicine as well as a Data Scientist with the Weil Institute’s Data Science team. Her research interest centers on the application of computer science to develop clinical decision support systems and solve medical problems.
Research Technician Intermediate
Nicholas is part of Weil’s Preclinical Critical Care Laboratory and assists in the operation of protocols, inventory and supplies, and all general laboratory duties.
Nicholas is part of Weil’s Preclinical Critical Care Laboratory and assists in the operation of protocols, inventory and supplies, and all general laboratory duties.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Shalini works as a clinical research coordinator on the CRU team at the Weil Institute, implementing multiple clinical study protocols along with their associated responsibilities. She has a background in medicine, as well as specific experience in medical genetics and genomics (MS), cell and molecular biology (BS). Shalini is a co-inventor of the AerosolVE helmet, a Weil-associated medical device, and thrilled to continue to learn about the industry supporting such devices that improve patient outcomes.
Shalini works as a clinical research coordinator on the CRU team at the Weil Institute, implementing multiple clinical study protocols along with their associated responsibilities. She has a background in medicine, as well as specific experience in medical genetics and genomics (MS), cell and molecular biology (BS). Shalini is a co-inventor of the AerosolVE helmet, a Weil-associated medical device, and thrilled to continue to learn about the industry supporting such devices that improve patient outcomes.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Panida serves as a Clinical Research Coordinator at the Weil Institute, where her responsibilities include screening, obtaining consent, and enrolling patients across a diverse array of studies, ensuring the acquisition of accurate data. Her background is in biochemistry (BS, MS). With her experience as both a CRC and a Nurse Aide/Patient Technician in the PCTU, she is committed to improving patient outcomes in both the clinical and research setting.
Panida serves as a Clinical Research Coordinator at the Weil Institute, where her responsibilities include screening, obtaining consent, and enrolling patients across a diverse array of studies, ensuring the acquisition of accurate data. Her background is in biochemistry (BS, MS). With her experience as both a CRC and a Nurse Aide/Patient Technician in the PCTU, she is committed to improving patient outcomes in both the clinical and research setting.
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Marketing & Communications Specialist
Kate Murphy is a graphic designer and creative copywriter. She helps with design needs related to proposal development, web design, and event collateral, in addition to supporting the overall work of Weil’s Marketing team through newsletters and other content needs.
Kate Murphy is a graphic designer and creative copywriter. She helps with design needs related to proposal development, web design, and event collateral, in addition to supporting the overall work of Weil’s Marketing team through newsletters and other content needs.
Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Erin is a Senior Machine Learning Engineer with the Weil Institute Data Science and Operations Team. Erin has two primary responsibilities: 1. Working hand-in-hand with our Machine Learning Specialists and clinical collaborators to mine data needed to build their models. 2. Developing systems needed to get models working in an environment where they can be accessed by clinicians.
Erin is a Senior Machine Learning Engineer with the Weil Institute Data Science and Operations Team. Erin has two primary responsibilities: 1. Working hand-in-hand with our Machine Learning Specialists and clinical collaborators to mine data needed to build their models. 2. Developing systems needed to get models working in an environment where they can be accessed by clinicians.
Business Development Liaison
Mike is the Senior Director of Business Development in the Medical School Fast Forward Medical Innovation program. He works with industry partners to catalyze productive partnerships for Weil research collaborations
Mike is the Senior Director of Business Development in the Medical School Fast Forward Medical Innovation program. He works with industry partners to catalyze productive partnerships for Weil research collaborations
Senior Product Manager
Jay leverages his experience in both commercial and public research sectors to manage projects for the Weil data science team while also focusing on strategic support for bringing emerging and ready-to-license products to market.
Jay leverages his experience in both commercial and public research sectors to manage projects for the Weil data science team while also focusing on strategic support for bringing emerging and ready-to-license products to market.
Research Laboratory Specialist
Zachary is a former critical care paramedic and Army MEDEVAC flight medic who now serves as a Research Laboratory Specialist at Weil’s Preclinical Critical Care Laboratory. His responsibilities include executing experimental procedures, data processing & analysis, and general laboratory duties.
Zachary is a former critical care paramedic and Army MEDEVAC flight medic who now serves as a Research Laboratory Specialist at Weil’s Preclinical Critical Care Laboratory. His responsibilities include executing experimental procedures, data processing & analysis, and general laboratory duties.
Peter is a Data Engineer with the Weil Institute Data Operations Team. He implements and manages data pipelines for large-scale healthcare dataset, supporting machine learning and predictive modelling in critical care. He also automates data extractions, ensuring integrity, and collaborates with scientists and clinicians to optimize research workflows and drive real-world impact.
Administrative Specialist
Denise is responsible for managing day-to-day operations at the Weil Institute by providing administrative support to the team and directly supports Kevin Ward.
Denise is responsible for managing day-to-day operations at the Weil Institute by providing administrative support to the team and directly supports Kevin Ward.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Thomas is a Clinical Research Coordinator with the Weil Institute. He engages in multiple studies and multiple different aspects within critical care and has a background in the field of pharmacy.
Thomas is a Clinical Research Coordinator with the Weil Institute. He engages in multiple studies and multiple different aspects within critical care and has a background in the field of pharmacy.
Events Specialist
Sue is part of the Weil Institute's office team, specializing in events. Sue ensures that all events, small or large, run smoothly and are executed to a high level. She is also responsible for day-to-day administrative duties for the broader team.
Sue is part of the Weil Institute's office team, specializing in events. Sue ensures that all events, small or large, run smoothly and are executed to a high level. She is also responsible for day-to-day administrative duties for the broader team.
Research Area Specialist Sr
Justin is a Research Area Specialist Sr with the Weil Institute. As part of his role within Emergency Medicine Research, Justin performs research-oriented tasks including screening for potential participants, obtaining informed consent, and collecting data for various studies. Justin is a PhD candidate with a dissertation focused on barriers to treating rural patient populations.
Justin is a Research Area Specialist Sr with the Weil Institute. As part of his role within Emergency Medicine Research, Justin performs research-oriented tasks including screening for potential participants, obtaining informed consent, and collecting data for various studies. Justin is a PhD candidate with a dissertation focused on barriers to treating rural patient populations.
