TEAM

Our team connects world-class scientific expertise, cutting edge neuropathology techniques, and compassionate care. Our work is motivated by a commitment to improving diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for patients living with traumatic brain injury. 

Executive Committee

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    Rebecca Folkerth, MD

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

  • A woman with brown hair in a bun, wearing glasses, a black blazer, and layered necklaces, smiling at the camera.

    Amber Nolan, MD, PhD

    University of Washington Medicine

  • Portrait of a man in a white coat, light blue shirt, and beige tie, smiling against a dark background.

    Dirk Keene, MD, PhD

    University of Washington Medicine

  • Portrait of a woman with shoulder-length light brown hair wearing a black blazer and white top, against a plain light background.

    Kristen Dams-O'Connor, PhD

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

  • A man in a white lab coat smiling in a medical or research setting with computer screens displaying medical imaging and brain scans in the background.

    Brian Edlow, MD

    Mass General Research Institute

  • Professional woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a teal blouse and dark blazer, smiling against a gray background.

    Christine Mac Donald, PhD

    University of Washington Medicine

Project Team

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    Brooke Benton, MPH, PMP

  • Close-up of a smiling woman with short, curly hair dyed red and dark roots, wearing a black jacket and white shirt against a gray background.

    Rhonda Mittenzwei, MD

  • Close-up of a woman with dark hair and glasses in a medical setting, with a brain anatomy poster in the background.

    Aimee M. Schantz, M.Ed

  • Illustration of a stylized brain with green leaves and beige branches on a dark gray background.

    Timothy Brown, PhD

  • Professional portrait of a woman with short dark hair, wearing a navy blazer and a pearl necklace

    Carrie Esopenko, PhD

  • Portrait of a woman with blonde hair, blue eyes, wearing a gray blazer and pearl necklace, smiling indoors.

    Sara LaHue, MD

  • A woman with shoulder-length brown hair and a gray top, smiling at the camera, standing against a plain white background.

    Gigi Sugar, MSC, MSN, RN

  • Stylized brain with green leaves and beige branches on a dark gray background.

    Samantha Murray Tuesta, BS CS

  • Close-up of a man wearing a beige hat and outdoor clothing, standing outdoors with trees in the background.

    David Hunt, PhD

  • A young man with short dark hair smiling, wearing a black T-shirt with a colorful logo, standing in front of a brick wall.

    Heino Hulsey-Vincent, MS, BS

  • Stylized brain with green leaves and beige branches on a dark gray background.

    Erin M. Conley, MS

  • A man with short brown hair, glasses, and a serious expression wearing a dark shirt.

    Paul K. Crane, MD, MPH

  • A smiling man with dark, curly hair wearing a light blue button-up shirt against a plain light blue background.

    Brian C Healy, PhD

  • A middle-aged man with gray hair in a suit and tie, sitting in front of bookshelves filled with books.

    Ramon Diaz-Arrastia, MD, PhD

Community Advisory Board

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    Timothy Brown, PhD

  • Headshot of a smiling man in business attire outside with greenery in the background.

    Steve Calandrillo, JD

  • Professional woman with long dark hair and glasses, wearing a black blazer and white top, smiling outdoors.

    Haleigh Cushen

  • Stylized brain with green leaves and beige branches on a dark gray background.

    Linda Dahl

  • Close-up of a woman with short dark hair wearing a dark blazer and a necklace, against a plain light background.

    Carrie Esopenko, PhD

  • A young man with short brown hair and a beard, smiling, wearing a brown shirt, standing against a light gray wall.

    Conor Gormally

  • A person with shoulder-length brown hair smiling at the camera.

    Malayka Gormally

  • Smiling middle-aged man with a shaved head, wearing a blue checkered shirt, against a light gray background.

    Eric Lambright

  • Headshot of a smiling woman with short gray hair, wearing a gray shirt, against a blurred outdoor background.

    Kris Lambright

  • Smiling woman with glasses and shoulder-length hair at a professional event with banners in the background.

    Heather Matty

  • Stylized tree with beige branches and green leaves on a dark gray background.

    Katherine Snedaker

  • Stylized brain with green leaves and beige branches on a dark gray background.

    Karen Thomas

  • A man and woman posing together indoors, both smiling. The man is wearing a black cap and a black T-shirt, and the woman has blonde curly hair, white sunglasses on her head, and a gray jacket.

    Kathy Willis

Active Trainees

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    Joyce Opara, MD

  • A woman with long black hair, glasses, and a brown jacket smiling in front of a plain white wall.

    Gabriella Robinson, PhD

  • A woman with black hair and glasses smiling at the camera, sitting outdoors under a large umbrella.

    Wenyu Zeng, MS

  • Stylized brain with green leaves and beige branches on a dark gray background.

    Enna Selmanovic

  • Stylized brain with green leaves and beige branches on a dark gray background.

    Sophia Lall, PhD