Meet the INSPIRE Group
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
INSPIRE is a collaborative research effort conducted by a dedicated team of scientists, healthcare professionals, and community partners. The multidisciplinary team combines expertise in epidemiology, clinical research, data analysis, and patient care to ensure a comprehensive approach to understanding COVID-19's impact.
By working together, the team aims to uncover critical insights that will drive future healthcare policies and interventions, ultimately benefiting individuals and communities worldwide.
Lead Investigators
INSPIRE Coordinating Center
The INSPIRE Coordinating Center is based at the Rush University Medical Center. Rush works with the INSPIRE study sites in the planning, coordination, and implementation of the research study.
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Steering Committee
The Steering Committee guides the development of INSPIRE's policies. It is led by the overall Co-Primary Investigators from Rush University Medical Center.
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Michael A. Gottlieb, MD (Co-Chair, Rush)
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Robert A. Weinstein, MD (Co-Chair, Rush)
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Michelle Santangelo (Research Manager, Rush)
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Publication Committee
The Publication Committee guides the development of INSPIRE's manuscript development and journal publication process. Its members include INSPIRE's Principal Investigators from Rush University Medical Center and University of California Los Angeles.
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Michael A. Gottlieb, MD (Co-Chair, Rush)
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Joann Elmore, MD (Co-Chair, UCLA)
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Michelle Santangelo (Research Manager, Rush)
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Other Voting Members
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Ralph Wang, MD (UCSF)
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Mandy J. Hill, DrPH (UT-Houston)
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Kelli O'Laughlin, MD, MPH (UW)
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Arjun Venkatesh, MD (Yale)
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Robert A. Weinstein, MD (Ex-Officio, Rush)
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