2020 Aikens Innovation Academy Participants

James Bloom, R.T.(R), BSBA

Allied Health Senior Supervisor

Jim is working on a device to prevent blood loss during certain cardiovascular procedures.

Brian Carlson, PhD

Research Assistant Professor, Molecular & Integrative Physiology

Professor Carlson is developing a diagnostic algorithm to replace invasive methods.

Jessica Golbus, MD, MS

Fellow, Cardiovascular Medicine

Dr. Golbus is developing an app to increase participation in cardiac rehab.

Marion Hofmann Bowman, MD

Associate Professor, Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Dr. Bowman is investigating the effects of a vaccine on decreasing the occurance of certain cardiovascular conditions.

Gardner Yost, MD, MS

Resident, Integrated Thoracic Surgery

Dr. Yost is working on a device to improve sternal closure.