Who We Are

We believe the future of diagnostics will be shaped by strategic partnerships that combine scientific expertise, cutting-edge technology, and bold entrepreneurial engagement. Through collaboration, we aim to codevelop solutions that will improve patient outcomes, enhance operational efficiencies, and provide the pipeline for commercial successes.

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Unmatched Scientific Expertise

Leverage the insights of:

 

150+

Medical Directors

 

2,400+

Researchers

Backed by

3,000+

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Backed by

80,000+

Scientific Citations

The Innovation Central Laboratory represents a bold step forward in diagnostic medicine. By building and validating tests that are truly commercial ready, we’re not just accelerating innovation, we’re ensuring that groundbreaking diagnostics can be adopted in real-world laboratories to improve patient care globally.”

Tracy George, MD, ARUP Chief Scientific Officer and President of the Innovation Business Unit

Meet Our Innovation Leaders

Lyska Emerson, MD

Tracy I. George, MD

Chief Scientific Officer
President, Innovation Business Unit

Robert S. Ohgami, MD, PhD, FCAP

Robert S. Ohgami, MD, PhD, MBA, FCAP

Vice President, ARUP Institute for Research and Innovation in Diagnostic and Precision Medicine™
Medical Director, Hematopathology

Jay L. Patel, MD, MBA

Jay L. Patel, MD, MBA

Vice President, Clinical Trials and PharmaDx

Leo Lin, MD, PhD

Leo Lin, MD, PhD

Medical Director: Immunology

Emily Coonrod, PhD

Emily Coonrod, PhD

Senior Director of Companion Diagnostics, PharmaDx

Toni Pollock, MBA, PMP

Toni Pollock, MBA, PMP

Director, PharmaDx

Michael Garff, MBA

Michael Garff, MBA

Director, Strategic Relations

Todd Mittleman, MA

Todd Mittleman, MA

Advisor, Strategic Relations

Erica Clyde, MBA

Erica Clyde, MBA

Director, ARUP Institute for Research and Innovation in Diagnostic and Precision Medicine™

Brooke Neuroth, MBA, MSIS

Brooke Neuroth, MBA, MSIS

Director of Companion Diagnostic Technical Operations, PharmaDx

Russ Knezic

Russ Knezic

Director of Quality, PharmaDx

David Ng, MD, FCAP

David Ng, MD, FCAP

Medical Director, Hematopathology, Hematologic Flow Cytometry, and Applied Artificial Intelligence and Bioinformatics

Nicholas C. Spies, MD

Nicholas C. Spies, MD

Medical Director, Applied Artificial Intelligence and Clinical Chemistry

Brendan O’Fallon, PhD

Brendan O’Fallon, PhD

Director, Applied Artificial Intelligence and Engineering

Lisa Forester, MS, PMP

Lisa Forester, MS, PMP

Director, Clinical Trials

Lyska Emerson, MD

Peng Li, MD, PhD

Senior Medical Director, Research and Innovation and Genomic Medicine