2019 Aikens Innovation Academy Participants
Alberto Figueroa, PhD
Alberto Figueroa, PhD
Edward B. Diethrich, M.D., Research Professor of Biomedical Engineering & Vascular Surgery
Edward B. Diethrich, M.D., Research Professor of Biomedical Engineering & Vascular Surgery
Professor Figueroa is exploring a health IT innovation.
Salim Hayek, MD
Salim Hayek, MD
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Dr. Hayek is investigating a diagnostic/therapeutic innovation.
Sina Jamé, MD
Sina Jamé, MD
Fellow, Internal Medicine Cardiology
Fellow, Internal Medicine Cardiology
Dr. Jamé is designing a medical device.
Lori Laczynski, BSN, RN
Lori Laczynski, BSN, RN
Clinical Director, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Clinical Director, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Lori working with a former patient to improve communication options for intubated patients.
Donald Likosky, PhD
Donald Likosky, PhD
Associate Professor of Cardiac Surgery
Associate Professor of Cardiac Surgery
Professor Likosky is developing a health IT solution.
Kimberly Newcomb-Forro, RN
Kimberly Newcomb-Forro, RN
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Surgery
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Surgery
Kim is investigating changes to the way patient admission information is collected in the pre- and post-surgical process.