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SVP, Head of Advanced Therapies North America | Executive Sponsor, Health Equity and Outreach

Felicia’s responsibilities include oversight of the Interventional Therapies business (Cardiology, Interventional Radiology, and Neuroradiology) as well as Surgical Therapies, encompassing all forms of surgical image guidance. Felicia is also the executive sponsor for the company’s health equity and outreach activities in the U.S.

AreasÌýof expertise: Felicia has a background in health economics, international health policy and analysis. She specializes in clinical care pathways (e.g., cardiovascular and neurovascular care) and transforming strategy into action to support health systems in achieving their clinical, operational, and financial goals. She also drives collaborative efforts of Siemens Healthineers and U.S. customers to expand patient access to care, particularly in underserved communities (e.g., free annual digital mammogram screenings).

To schedule an interview please contact:
Jeffrey T. Bell
Senior Public ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôº Manager
+1 (484) 868-8346
Jeffrey.t.bell@siemens-healthineers.com

Senior Vice President for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation

Dorin’s scientific contributions to machine intelligence and computational imaging have translated to a multitude of clinical products focused on improving the quality of care, specifically in the fields of diagnostic imaging, image-guided therapy, and precision medicine. An elected member of the National Academy of Engineering, National Academy of Medicine, and the Romanian Academy, Comaniciu is a Top Innovator of Siemens and a Fellow of the IEEE, ACM, and MICCAI Society. He has received the IEEE Longuet-Higgins Prize for fundamental contributions to computer vision, has more than 550 patents granted and 350 peer-reviewed papers published.

Areas of expertise: machine intelligence, computational imaging, advances in diagnostic imaging and technological innovations that save and enhance lives.

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Julie Gibson
Head of U.S. Corporate Press
+1 (917) 929-5779
Julie.gibson@siemens-healthineers.com

Head of North American Digital & Automation

In his more than two decades in healthcare, Peter has specifically focused on introducing new and emerging technologies to the healthcare market, including artificial intelligence, imaging IT, 3D advanced visualization, data analytics and digital ecosystems. He is an industry leader in healthcare imaging IT, serving on national standardization committees, engaging with major health providers, and routinely speaking with leading technology partners.

Areas of expertise: How AI is being integrated into nearly every aspect of patient care, from exams to diagnosis to treatment, to help clinicians achieve a more accurate diagnosis faster and develop a personalized patient treatment plan. ÌýAlso, emerging trends in AI adoption in healthcare and existing barriers to more widespread implementation of AI in radiology and laboratory diagnostics.

To schedule an interview please contact:
Jeffrey T. Bell
Senior Public ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôº Manager
+1 (484) 868-8346
Jeffrey.t.bell@siemens-healthineers.com

Head of Center for Innovation in Diagnostics, Siemens Healthineers

Ranga leads innovation and new product development in the areas of infectious diseases, neurology, and oncology for the company’s Diagnostics business. CID’s focus is to drive disruptive next-generation innovation, and development and commercialization of in-vitro diagnostics, automation, and digital health solutions.

ÌýAreas of expertise:Ìýinnovation trends in diagnostics, sepsis, neurology, biomarkers, digital health, clinical decisioning, climate change impact on health, pandemic preparedness, infectious diseases.

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Kimberly Nissen
Senior Public ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôº Manager
+1 (610) 448-6355
Kimberly.nissen@siemens-healthineers.com

Head of Diagnostics, Siemens Healthineers

Sharon Bracken has served as Head of Diagnostics since May 2022. She currently oversees Siemens Healthineers’ in-vitro diagnostics businesses, which provide industry-leading technology, assays, and software for central lab and point of care testing environments. The test menu Siemens Healthineers provides supports patient testing needs from conception through all stages of life. Sharon has 20 years of in-vitro diagnostics experience and more than 30 years of global business leadership experience. Ìý

ÌýAreas of expertise:ÌýTrends in IVD testing, macro-view diagnostics testing topics (innovation, longevity, exploration of AI in testing), point-of-care testing trends, laboratory workforce shortage, Diagnostics business strategy.

To schedule an interview please contact:
Kimberly Nissen
Senior Public ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôº Manager
+1 (610) 448-6355
Kimberly.nissen@siemens-healthineers.com

Vice President, ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôº Innovation and Strategic Research, North America

Vibhas Deshpande leads development of innovations in sustainability to reduce the environmental impact of healthcare. He is also responsible for identifying strategic research areas for Siemens Healthineers in disease-focused diagnostics and therapeutic pathways. Among Vibhas’ achievements is conceptualizing and initiating the first carbon-neutral radiology imaging service between Siemens Healthineers and the University of California San Francisco.Ìý

Areas of expertise: Reducing carbon emissions in the lifecycle of medical imaging equipment and curbing greenhouse gas emission and energy consumption in healthcare operations.

To schedule an interview please contact:
Jeffrey T. Bell
Senior Public ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôº Manager
+1 (484) 868-8346
Jeffrey.t.bell@siemens-healthineers.com