Health & Medical

Health professionals looking to deliver care, enhance well-being and address physical and mental health challenges

Miche-Lee Van Schalkwyk

Miche-Lee Van Schalkwyk

MENTAL HEALTH LAW. PSYCHIATRY.

MENTAL HEALTH LAW. PSYCHIATRY. Show more

Mary Hames

Mary Hames

Dr. Mary C. Hames is the founder and CEO of BioLogic Pharma Solutions, a medical affairs consultancy based in Grand Haven, Michigan. With a PhD in Biochemical Genetics and an Executive MBA, she brings over a decade of experience in rare neurology, oncology, and diagnostics. Dr. Hames has led cross-functional teams and successfully launched multiple products, emphasizing agile, low-risk commercialization strategies. Her firm specializes in strategic planning, key opinion leader engagement, and trial recruitment, leveraging AI to enhance efficiency and outcomes.

Dr. Mary C. Hames is the founder and CEO of BioLogic Pharma Solutions, a medical affairs consultancy based in Grand Haven, Michigan. With a PhD in Biochemical Genetics and an Executive MBA, she brings over a decade of experience in rare neurology, on... Show more

Jacquelyn Ryer

Jacquelyn Ryer

https://www.nursing.psu.edu/directory/ryer/

https://www.nursing.psu.edu/directory/ryer/ Show more

Kapil Puvar

Kapil Puvar

Kapil Puvar, with 8.5 years in Dynamics 365 Business Central & Navision and a mechanical engineering background, is a leader in ERP implementations. Starting in the mechanical sector, he spent 5.5 years in production planning and process improvement, gaining invaluable ERP system insights. Transitioning to a functional consultant for Navision at Intech Systems, Kapil's unique skills saw him rise from Senior Functional Consultant to Senior Manager, leading over 35 global ERP projects. He's designed innovative products like Quality Control and Advanced Purchase, now featured on Microsoft AppSource. Kapil's blend of engineering and ERP expertise makes him a key asset in technology implementation and manufacturing process optimization.

Kapil Puvar, with 8.5 years in Dynamics 365 Business Central & Navision and a mechanical engineering background, is a leader in ERP implementations. Starting in the mechanical sector, he spent 5.5 years in production planning and process improvement,... Show more

Ünal Akünal

Ünal Akünal

After writing my master's thesis "Federated Learning on Brain Lesion Segmentation" at TU Munich, I joined DKFZ to be a part of developing Kaapana platform. My main focus is to make the platform extensible and provide necessary tools to the community in order for them to customize Kaapana based on their needs. I also participate in research which focuses on applications of federated learning on real world medical imaging data.

After writing my master's thesis "Federated Learning on Brain Lesion Segmentation" at TU Munich, I joined DKFZ to be a part of developing Kaapana platform. My main focus is to make the platform extensible and provide necessary tools to the community ... Show more

Marc Roman Lehmann

Marc Roman Lehmann

Marc Lehmann is passionate about supporting people and organizations to realize their full potential. He currently lives this passion as a methodology coach and ‘Manager Methodology & Coaching’ in Varian.
Marc holds a degree in Software Engineering. In >15 years of experience in software service and consulting, he has assumed different roles and worked with many companies. Agile principles and practices have always been a major theme in his work.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrlehmann/

Marc Lehmann is passionate about supporting people and organizations to realize their full potential. He currently lives this passion as a methodology coach and ‘Manager Methodology & Coaching’ in Varian. Marc holds a degree in Software Engineering.... Show more

Marc Bushong

Marc Bushong

Marc is a Senior Data & AI Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, specializing in healthcare and life sciences analytics. With expertise in Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Synapse Analytics, Marc drives innovative solutions for complex data challenges.

Based in Charleston, SC, Marc brings extensive hands-on healthcare experience as a former X-Ray technologist in operating and emergency rooms. His technical background as an Azure data engineer and Azure DBA further enhances his ability to deliver impactful end to end data solutions.

Marc is a Senior Data & AI Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, specializing in healthcare and life sciences analytics. With expertise in Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Synapse Analytics, Marc drives in... Show more

Aniket Deo Priya Bharti

Aniket Deo Priya Bharti

Results-driven Senior Software Developer with expertise in full-stack development, machine learning, and technical leadership. Proven track record of delivering impactful digital solutions in healthcare and other industries. Passionate about innovation, mentoring, and driving technical excellence

Results-driven Senior Software Developer with expertise in full-stack development, machine learning, and technical leadership. Proven track record of delivering impactful digital solutions in healthcare and other industries. Passionate about innovati... Show more

Viviane Papis

Viviane Papis

Viviane is a recent graduate of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Georgia State University and a full-time behavioral health clinician with Viewpoint Health. She also works part-time as a children and family play therapist at Gaia Counseling and is pursuing her LPC and RPT titles.

With over a year of experience, Viviane has worked extensively with the Latino population, addressing mood disorders, trauma, family transitions, and educational issues. Trained in play therapy, narrative exposure therapy, and adventure therapy, she integrates psychodrama techniques from her background in Brazil, where it is a significant field in psychology.

Currently, Viviane is dedicated to providing mental health services to the Latino and greater Decatur community, particularly helping families and children navigate transitions and school-related challenges.

Outside of her professional work, Viviane is a cinephile and an enthusiastic reader, allowing stories to bring a unique perspective to her therapeutic approach.

Viviane is a recent graduate of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Georgia State University and a full-time behavioral health clinician with Viewpoint Health. She also works part-time as a children and family play therapist at Gaia Coun... Show more

Rudi Schmidt

Rudi Schmidt

Rudi Schmidt serves as CEO at the Amanahyat Institute in Abu Dhabi (AIAD). AIAD evaluates biomedical organizations and companies, their assets and business models in the context of financing rounds, M&A and due diligence reviews.

Before AIAD, Rudi served as COO at the Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi and as CEO at !mmunetrue, a company that analyzes immunological patterns across diseases and treatments.

Rudi Schmidt also spent 15 years at Asklepios Hospitals, the 2nd largest hospital chain in Europe, the last 7 years as EVP Precision Medicine, and as CEO of several Asklepios affiliates, including a metagenome company and a provider of Real-World Data in precision medicine for commercial R&D.

In previous leadership positions, Rudi was responsible for Corporate Communications and Investor Relations at Europe's largest listed IT system house (Bechtle AG) and at debitel AG, a joint venture between DaimlerChrysler, Metro and EP, which was later acquired by Swisscom AG.

Rudi Schmidt serves as CEO at the Amanahyat Institute in Abu Dhabi (AIAD). AIAD evaluates biomedical organizations and companies, their assets and business models in the context of financing rounds, M&A and due diligence reviews. Before AIAD, Rudi... Show more

Uday Bag

Uday Bag

Uday Bag is a seasoned Data Science Leader with 16 years of experience driving transformative AI and machine learning initiatives in healthcare. He specializes in the payer (health insurance) sector, optimizing claim adjudication, risk assessment, and operational efficiencies. Uday’s deep technical expertise spans Python, SQL, TensorFlow, Apache Spark, and Tableau capabilities he has leveraged to develop predictive models, automate workflows, and build large-scale data pipelines that improved claim adjudication accuracy by 20%.
As a Lead Product Consultant with Cognizant, Uday has configured and managed Medicaid, Medicare, and CHIP programs, ensuring precise claims processing and regulatory compliance. He is adept at TriZetto Facets and NetworX, orchestrating benefit setups, provider contracts, and advanced reimbursement structures. Beyond healthcare, Uday explored blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi), designing smart contract-driven lending, borrowing, and yield farming protocols.
Known for his collaborative spirit and analytical rigor, Uday reduces operational costs and enhances accuracy by implementing cutting-edge data solutions. He holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology and has completed specialized certifications in Healthcare Management, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning. Dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes through technology, Uday continuously explores innovations such as NLP and decentralized systems to bolster transparency, security, and efficiency in health services.

Uday Bag is a seasoned Data Science Leader with 16 years of experience driving transformative AI and machine learning initiatives in healthcare. He specializes in the payer (health insurance) sector, optimizing claim adjudication, risk assessment, an... Show more

Ajala Marvellous

Ajala Marvellous

AJala Marvellous is a data scientist and a Machine Learning Engineer with over 2 years of experience in the AI/ML space with experience building, deploying and maintaining models in classical Machine Learning, Computer vision and Natural Language Processing. He is a recent graduate of the University of Lagos with a bachelors degree in Pharmacy. He is a Machine Learning researcher with interest in application of machine learning in healthcare and drug discovery and has had the opportunity of sharing his research at top ML Conferences like Deep Learning Indaba. He is a member of communities like Cohere for ai (a non profit open research lab) and Sisonke Biotik (a community of machine learning engineers and researchers focused of application of AI to healthcare challenges in Africa by Africans).

AJala Marvellous is a data scientist and a Machine Learning Engineer with over 2 years of experience in the AI/ML space with experience building, deploying and maintaining models in classical Machine Learning, Computer vision and Natural Language Pro... Show more

Moiz Khan Sherwani

Moiz Khan Sherwani

I did my Doctorate in the field computer vision for medical images. I have been working with images and textual data within medical domain. Currently, I have been involved in several projects related to bioinformatics, ML and multi-omics in veterinary science and evolutionary hologenomics. Apart from the main projects, I am working with other computer vision projects related to medical, infrastructure and other smaller projects. My future projects will include multi-modal models within health science.

I did my Doctorate in the field computer vision for medical images. I have been working with images and textual data within medical domain. Currently, I have been involved in several projects related to bioinformatics, ML and multi-omics in veterinar... Show more

Lucy Allison

Lucy Allison

Research Assistant, Bouve College of Health Sciences, Northeastern University

Research Assistant, Bouve College of Health Sciences, Northeastern University Show more

Satya Manesh Veerapaneni

Satya Manesh Veerapaneni

Satya Manesh Veerapaneni is a seasoned Business Intelligence Data Engineer with over 13 years of experience in designing and implementing enterprise-level data solutions. With a strong educational foundation including a Master's in Computing and Intelligent Systems from the University of Ulster and a Bachelor's in Computer Science Engineering from JNTU India, Satya has established himself as an expert in healthcare data analytics and ETL development.
For the past decade, Satya has been deeply involved in the American healthcare industry, with six years of dedicated work at Alameda Alliance for Health, a public, not-for-profit organization in Oakland, CA. His expertise spans critical healthcare data management initiatives, including the implementation of member contact preference systems, 834 health insurance eligibility file processing, and ADT (Admit, Discharge, Transfer) data management systems.
Throughout his career, Satya has demonstrated exceptional skills in optimizing database performance, having successfully handled systems ranging from 200GB to 10TB. His technical prowess includes proficiency in multiple ETL tools such as SSIS, Informatica, and Azure Data Factory, as well as extensive experience with cloud platforms like Snowflake. He has consistently delivered significant improvements in system efficiency, including reducing execution times by over 80% in critical processes.
Prior to his focus on healthcare, Satya worked with various technology companies in both the United States and India, including roles at Driscoll's Inc., Accenture Solutions, and EMIDS Technologies, where he developed robust data warehousing solutions and business intelligence systems.
Satya's expertise in healthcare analytics, particularly in areas related to HEDIS measures and health plan performance goals, combined with his technical skills in data engineering, makes him a valuable asset in delivering data-driven solutions that improve patient care and operational efficiency.

Satya Manesh Veerapaneni is a seasoned Business Intelligence Data Engineer with over 13 years of experience in designing and implementing enterprise-level data solutions. With a strong educational foundation including a Master's in Computing and Inte... Show more

Marcia Vagos

Marcia Vagos

I am a data scientist and software developer with a PhD in computational modeling and simulation of cardiac electrophysiology, specializing in parameter estimation and sensitivity analysis. My primary interests are in applying data science, scientific computing, and software development methods to solve complex real-world problems, particularly in biomedicine. Recently, I have worked on
accelerated computing libraries for data science workloads and developed LLM-based applications for context-aware information systems.

I am a data scientist and software developer with a PhD in computational modeling and simulation of cardiac electrophysiology, specializing in parameter estimation and sensitivity analysis. My primary interests are in applying data science, scientifi... Show more

Joseph Galdun

Joseph Galdun

Dr. Joseph Galdun, a seasoned cardiology hospitalist at the Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center, excels in critical cardiac care, including ST-segment elevation MI management. He previously served as Medical Director Of Hospital Medicine at Fayette Regional Health System, fostering quality improvement initiatives. Outside of medicine, he enjoys traveling, reading, playing guitar, and rooting for the Indianapolis Colts.

Dr. Joseph Galdun, a seasoned cardiology hospitalist at the Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center, excels in critical cardiac care, including ST-segment elevation MI management. He previously served as Medical Director Of Hospital Medicine at Fayette Re... Show more

Natasha Quariab

Natasha Quariab

I am an inspirational speaker, transformation coach, and serial entrepreneur who has not only built successful businesses but also overcome immense personal challenges. After experiencing paralysis, I defied the odds and healed myself without medication, using the power of self-healing, mindfulness, and a deep connection with the Creator. This journey fuels my passion for inspiring others to embrace their inner strength, transform their lives, and thrive against all odds.

Drawing from my expertise in hypnotherapy, personal growth, and business acumen, I deliver engaging talks and workshops that blend science, spirituality, and real-life stories of transformation. My mission is to empower individuals and organizations to rise above their challenges, rediscover purpose, and achieve lasting success and happiness.

I am an inspirational speaker, transformation coach, and serial entrepreneur who has not only built successful businesses but also overcome immense personal challenges. After experiencing paralysis, I defied the odds and healed myself without medicat... Show more

Beatrice Leung

Beatrice Leung

Dr. Leung received her DDS degree at the University of Toronto. She completed a GPR at the Boston Medical Center and a Prosthodontics Residency at the University of Pittsburgh. During that time, she also earned a MPH degree. Following these programs, she became a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics. She has been in private practice for more than 20 years. Currently she serves as a part time Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto involved in the undergraduate prosthodontic education. She has been named an Honorary Class Member for three years and a recipient of the 2019-2020 Dr. Bruce Hord Master Teacher Award.

Dr. Leung received her DDS degree at the University of Toronto. She completed a GPR at the Boston Medical Center and a Prosthodontics Residency at the University of Pittsburgh. During that time, she also earned a MPH degree. Following these progra... Show more

Jammal Dorsey

Jammal Dorsey

Jammal Dorsey is a Product Leader with 20+ years of experience crafting innovative strategies. As the driving force behind Eleven (XI) Miles, LLC, he's passionate about building impactful products that delight customers and create positive change.

He's spearheaded digital transformation for a $7B healthcare system, generating $70–110M in annual savings. He's also led the development of AI-powered health tools and crucial solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic that helped mitigate the virus's spread. His expertise spans industries, from healthcare and fintech to government, with a trail of successful mobile apps and SaaS solutions.

Beyond his corporate and entrepreneurial ventures, Jammal is a dedicated mentor, investing his time in guiding the next generation of technology leaders through organizations like the Black Product Managers Network, Techstars, and American on Tech. He is deeply committed to fostering inclusive growth and development, actively supporting emerging talent at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

An accomplished author and thought leader, Jammal is known for his engaging perspectives on leadership, product management, and digital transformation. Whether addressing an audience of executives, entrepreneurs, or students, Jammal inspires action and innovation, leaving a lasting impact.

Jammal Dorsey is a Product Leader with 20+ years of experience crafting innovative strategies. As the driving force behind Eleven (XI) Miles, LLC, he's passionate about building impactful products that delight customers and create positive change. ... Show more

Heather Rice

Heather Rice

Dr. Heather Rice serves as an Associate Professor and Nurse Scientist at Cleveland State University College of Health, School of Nursing. She is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with a specialty in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Rice has an extensive and impactful program of research focusing on maternal and infant health, mental health, birth equity, and chronic stress, with a particular emphasis on addressing and preventing maternal and infant mortality within the African American community.

Her scholarly work is distinguished by its interdisciplinary scope and commitment to advancing health equity. Dr. Rice's research integrates evidence-based methodologies to explore the complex intersections of systemic inequities, chronic stress, and reproductive health outcomes. She is deeply committed to promoting reproductive justice and fostering emotional wellness while advocating for the health and well-being of women and children across diverse populations.

In addition to her academic contributions, Dr. Rice is a passionate advocate for trauma prevention and community resilience. She is dedicated to fostering partnerships with community organizations to ensure that her research is both relevant and responsive to the needs of the populations it serves. Through community-centered research approaches, she works collaboratively to co-create sustainable solutions that promote health equity, reduce disparities, and support the long-term wellness of marginalized communities.

Dr. Heather Rice serves as an Associate Professor and Nurse Scientist at Cleveland State University College of Health, School of Nursing. She is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with a specialty in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. R... Show more

Julia Dziubinska

Julia Dziubinska

I have been studying psychology for 5 years. Cutrently, I am helping people on Autism Spectrum at Warsaw’s clinical hospital. I have an experience in public speaking at various conferences, related with mental disorders.

I have been studying psychology for 5 years. Cutrently, I am helping people on Autism Spectrum at Warsaw’s clinical hospital. I have an experience in public speaking at various conferences, related with mental disorders. Show more

Bharathi Ramesh

Bharathi Ramesh

I'm a nutritionist and a clinical research professional with over 6 years of experience working with 100+ patients. I have a Bachelor’s in Nutrition, Food Service Management, and Dietetics from India and a Master’s in Human Nutrition from the University of Delaware in the US. My practice is focused on evidence-based coaching and helping clients create behavioral modifications to make sustainable life changes. My experience in nutrition, dietetics, and clinical research allows me to understand complex medical conditions and create actionable, and sustainable recommendations based on existing research. I enjoy reading, writing, and talking about nutrition. I’m actively involved in research and currently work as a clinical research coordinator on liver disease trials at a hospital in New York.

I'm a nutritionist and a clinical research professional with over 6 years of experience working with 100+ patients. I have a Bachelor’s in Nutrition, Food Service Management, and Dietetics from India and a Master’s in Human Nutrition from the Univers... Show more

Cheryl Fattibene

Cheryl Fattibene

Cheryl Fattibene, DNP, MSN, MPH, FNP-BC Cheryl has been a Family Nurse Practitioner and Nursing leader for 33 years and has experience in a number of healthcare leadership and clinical roles. She has been part of national nursing initiatives including the Nurses on Boards Coalition and the National Forum of State Nursing Workforce. She has worked on healthcare initiatives including value-based care (VBC) and payment models for NPs and is a national presenter on the topic of provider burnout and team-based care models. She is currently working on a Transition to Practice book for new NPs and doing freelance work for AAPEX, NNPEN and other national advanced practice organizations to further the NP role and its recognition. She currently serves on the alumni board of the Yale School of Public Health. Along with her full-time job teaching at Jefferson College of Nursing in Philadelphia, Cheryl has also worked as an FNP for Customs and Border Patrol to provide care to detainees at the U.S. detention camps along the U.S. southern border.

Cheryl Fattibene, DNP, MSN, MPH, FNP-BC Cheryl has been a Family Nurse Practitioner and Nursing leader for 33 years and has experience in a number of healthcare leadership and clinical roles. She has been part of national nursing initiatives includ... Show more

Vitalii Markus

Vitalii Markus

Hey, I'm Vitalii, an Android Engineer at Flo Health Inc. We're building "The #1 women's health app worldwide with 60 million monthly active users." I'm working in the Health Monitor team, responsible for providing our customers with the most relevant information about their health, symptoms, and patterns.
Living in Barcelona provides an excellent opportunity for an active lifestyle and many outdoor activities. I usually play tennis and beach volleyball with our IT community; sometimes, we hike in the beautiful places of Catalonia; in our free time, we enjoy local restaurants and craft breweries and discuss new trends in IT.
The rest of the time, I usually spend time with my family, kid, and 8-kilos cat.

Hey, I'm Vitalii, an Android Engineer at Flo Health Inc. We're building "The #1 women's health app worldwide with 60 million monthly active users." I'm working in the Health Monitor team, responsible for providing our customers with the most relevant... Show more

Vimal Bava

Vimal Bava

Vimal is a CPA with a burning passion for Mental Fitness Coaching. Having personally experienced the detrimental effects of stress and anxiety on one's success and happiness, he has dedicated himself to sharing his knowledge and practices with fellow professionals. Through his own transformational journey towards happiness and success, Vimal has gained invaluable tools to help others achieve the same. Join him in his mission to guide professionals toward a fulfilling & stress-free personal and professional life.

Vimal is a CPA with a burning passion for Mental Fitness Coaching. Having personally experienced the detrimental effects of stress and anxiety on one's success and happiness, he has dedicated himself to sharing his knowledge and practices with fellow... Show more

Richard Kedziora

Richard Kedziora

Richard Kedziora is a co-founder at Estenda Solutions, where he specializes in people and process management. As a software architect, he provides strategic technical direction, guidance, and innovative insights in the development of digital health solutions that enhance patient outcomes, reduce costs, optimize efficiencies, and elevate patient/provider satisfaction.

With nearly three decades of experience in software, Mr. Kedziora is a goal-oriented professional adept in leadership, process enhancement, project and product management, as well as governance. His contributions to Estenda's clients work have garnered multiple accolades, including a HIMSS Davies Award, and secured several patents.

Mr. Kedziora holds an MBA from West Chester University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Duquesne University, where he was honored with the Excellence in Computer Science Award. He is a frequent guest on podcasts, a speaker at various technology and healthcare conferences, and has co-authored articles in prominent technology and clinical journals.

Richard Kedziora is a co-founder at Estenda Solutions, where he specializes in people and process management. As a software architect, he provides strategic technical direction, guidance, and innovative insights in the development of digital health ... Show more

André Pedersen

André Pedersen

Everything AI - with keen interest in AI for Health Care

Everything AI - with keen interest in AI for Health Care Show more

Ryan Brantley

Ryan Brantley

Hacker, hobbyist, nerd. Ryan Brantley is a lifelong advocate of digital innovation in healthcare technology and a champion for better privacy and security in the modern digital domain.

Ryan is passionate about "furthering the mission" of information security to help better protect our own individual privacy as well as the health and safety of our common infrastructure.

Ryan is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) with over two decades of experience in healthcare information technology security, privacy, and operations with a strong background in solution architecture, product management, and technology operations.

Hacker, hobbyist, nerd. Ryan Brantley is a lifelong advocate of digital innovation in healthcare technology and a champion for better privacy and security in the modern digital domain. Ryan is passionate about "furthering the mission" of informat... Show more

Anna Jeter

Anna Jeter

A dynamic business leader with a passion for advancing healthcare through world-class diagnostics.​ I have led multiple business development teams for companies focused on novel diagnostic devices in women's health. I bring innovative, impactful and cost effective medical technologies from research and development into the hands of patients and providers.

A dynamic business leader with a passion for advancing healthcare through world-class diagnostics.​ I have led multiple business development teams for companies focused on novel diagnostic devices in women's health. I bring innovative, impactful and ... Show more

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