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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
Michael A. Gottlieb, MD
INSPIRE Coordinating Center
Rush University Medical Center
Robert A. Weinstein, MD
INSPIRE Coordinating Center
Rush University Medical Center
Arjun Venkatesh, MD, MBA, MHS
INSPIRE Analytic Core
Yale University
Erica Spatz, MD, MHS
INSPIRE Analytic Core
Yale University
Kristin Rising, MD, MSHP
Enrolling Site
Thomas Jefferson University
Joann G. Elmore, MD, MPH
Enrolling Site
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
Lauren E. Wisk, PhD
Enrolling Site
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
Ralph Wang, MD, MAS
Enrolling Site
University of California San Francisco (UCSF)
Robert Rodriguez, MD
Enrolling Site
University of California San Francisco (UCSF)
Juan Carlos Montoy, MD, PhD
Enrolling Site
University of California San Francisco (UCSF)
Mandy J. Hill, DrPH, MPH
Enrolling Site
University of Texas Health - Houston
Jonathan Dyal, MD, MPH
Enrolling Site
University of Texas Health - Houston
Kelli O'Laughlin, MD, MPH
Enrolling Site
University of Washington
Kari A. Stephens, PhD
Enrolling Site
University of Washington
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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