Tudor Jovin, MD
Title/Position
Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University / Chair and Chief of Neurology, Cooper University Health Care
Dr. Tudor Jovin is Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Chair and Chief of the Department of Neurology at Cooper University Health Care, and Medical Director of the Cooper Neurological Institute. He was among the first interventional neurologists in the United States, and his clinical and research work spans the full range of ischemic and hemorrhagic cerebrovascular disease. He served as principal investigator of DAWN, REVASCAT and BAOCHE, trials that extended the treatment window for mechanical thrombectomy and reshaped international practice. A past president of the Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Dr. Jovin is a co-principal investigator of the DONE SYMPLE trial alongside Dr. Ortega-Gutiérrez and Dr. Ribó.
Marc Ribó, MD, PhD
Title/Position
Interventional Neurologist, Stroke Unit, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron
Dr. Marc Ribó is an interventional neurologist in the Stroke Unit at Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron in Barcelona and a member of the Neurovascular Diseases group at the Vall d'Hebron Institute of Research (VHIR). His work centers on acute ischemic stroke: endovascular treatment, patient selection, and the use of artificial intelligence to shorten time to diagnosis. He has led clinical trials of neuroprotective and reperfusion therapies, and his group was among the first to bring AI-based large vessel occlusion detection on non-contrast CT into routine practice. Dr. Ribó is a co-principal investigator of the DONE SYMPLE trial alongside Dr. Ortega-Gutiérrez and Dr. Jovin.
Nils Petersen, MD, PhD, MSc
Title/Position
Neurointerventionist
Dr. Nils Petersen is a neurointensivist at Yale New Haven Hospital, specializing in the care of critically ill patients with neurological conditions. He is the Director of the Yale Cerebral Blood Flow Laboratory, and his research focuses on brain blood flow regulation after stroke. His work aims to improve outcomes through advanced neuromonitoring and ultrasound techniques.
Nicholas Mohr, MD, MS
Title/Position
Professor of Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia Critical Care, and Epidemiology
Dr. Nicholas Mohr is a physician-scientist specializing in emergency and critical care medicine. He is a Professor at the University of Iowa and serves as Vice Chair for Research in Emergency Medicine. His work focuses on neurologic emergencies and improving critical care delivery through research and training.
Mario Zanaty, MD
Title/Position
Cerebrovascular Neurosurgeon
Dr. Mario Zanaty is a neurosurgeon specializing in cerebrovascular, skull base, and oncological surgery. He serves as the Director of Cerebrovascular Surgery at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (UIHC). His research focuses on investigating the central autonomic network (C.A.N.) in humans, with the goal of advancing treatment strategies, enhancing neuromodulation techniques, and improving outcomes for stroke patients.
Brian Smith, PhD
Title/Position
Professor
Biostatistics Core Director, Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
Dr. Brian J. Smith is Professor of Biostatistics at the University of Iowa and directs the Biostatistics Core for the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center. With 150+ publications, his work spans Bayesian methods, imaging, and predictive modeling. He leads collaborative studies in clinical trials, epidemiology, and translational science.
Elena Garrido, MD, MHA, PhD
Title/Position
Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesia
Dr. Elena Garrido is an expert in neuroanesthesia and obstetric anesthesia, known for her work at the intersection of clinical care, research, and education. Trained in both Spain and the U.S., she explores neurovascular physiology with a particular focus on stroke interventions, postoperative cognitive outcomes, and overall brain health. Her contributions include major research efforts such as the SEGA trial. Alongside her clinical and scientific pursuits, Dr. Garrido is deeply passionate about teaching, dedicating herself to mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Grant Brown, PhD
Title/Position
Associate Professor Biostatistics
Dr. Brown is an Associate Professor of Biostatistics at the University of Iowa. His research focuses on computational statistics with expertise in Bayesian hierarchical models, longitudinal methods, and spatial statistics. Dr. Brown leads significant projects in geospatial modeling for stroke care and developing interactive risk maps for cancer control efforts. His work combines advanced statistical methodologies with real-world applications in public health, particularly in infectious disease modeling and population health analytics.
Suresh M.L Raghavan, PhD
Title/Position
Associate Dean for Graduate Education, College of Engineering
Professor, Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering
Dr. Suresh M.L. Raghavan is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Iowa. His research centers on the development of tools for plumbing the human body. He leverages principles in biomechanics, biomaterials, and medical image processing to study diseases of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems and devices used to repair them. Dr. Raghavan has led foundational work on understanding the rupture risk of abdominal and cerebral aneurysms and developed novel endovascular and pulmonary solutions. His interdisciplinary efforts bridge engineering and medicine, contributing to innovative solutions in vascular surgery, imaging, and endovascular therapy. Technologies developed in his lab have been licensed to biomedical industry.