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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.