2019 Aikens Innovation Academy Participants

Alberto Figueroa, PhD

Edward B. Diethrich, M.D., Research Professor of Biomedical Engineering & Vascular Surgery

Professor Figueroa is exploring a health IT innovation.

Salim Hayek, MD

Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine

Dr. Hayek is investigating a diagnostic/therapeutic innovation.

Sina Jamé, MD

Fellow, Internal Medicine Cardiology

Dr. Jamé is designing a medical device.

Lori Laczynski, BSN, RN

Clinical Director, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

Lori working with a former patient to improve communication options for intubated patients.

Donald Likosky, PhD

Associate Professor of Cardiac Surgery

Professor Likosky is developing a health IT solution.

Kimberly Newcomb-Forro, RN

Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Surgery

Kim is investigating changes to the way patient admission information is collected in the pre- and post-surgical process.