Work with thought leaders and academic experts from University of Colorado Denver

Biomedical scientist with Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Expertise in neuroscience, molecular biology, neurodegeneration, and fluorescence microscopy. Experienced researcher, problem-solver, and medical writer.

Dr. Mohand Saed is an experienced mechanical engineer who is an expert in microfluidics and energy systems. He obtained his PhD in Mechanical engineering from the University of Colorado Denver in 2015 and his MS in Mechanical engineering from the same university in 2013. Throughout his career, he has had numerous research positions, including as a Senior Research Associate at the University of Cambridge, Postdoctoral Associate at the University of Texas at Dallas, and Research Assistant Professor at the University of Cambridge. He has published extensively on his research topics and holds several patents. He is also an active member of the technical community and is well known for his expertise in microfluidics and energy systems.

Dr. Sarah Thompson is an award-winning, board-certified music therapist with extensive experience inleadership positions. She has innovated in a number of spaces, including service design and delivery, reimbursement, and advocacy. Dr. Thompson created and led a music therapy services organization in Denver for 17 years where she established novel partnerships, created new clinical programs, developed research projects, and co-founded a professional networking group to break down silos in community-based care. Dr. Thompson completed her Ph.D. in the interdisciplinary Clinical Science program at the University of Colorado Anschutz medical campus and has additional training in user research and human factors approaches. She collaborates with research teams at various institutions. Dr. Thompson’s primary areas of research are dementia, brain injury, stroke, and other neurologic injuries and disorders.