Our Team

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Manish Aggarwal

MD
Manish Aggarwal, MD, is an accomplished physician specializing in pulmonology, critical care medicine and sleep medicine, with expertise in disease management and a strong dedication to public health.
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Rouba Ali-Fehmi

MD
Rouba Ali-Fehmi, MD, is an experienced pathologist based in Ann Arbor, MI, specializing in cytopathology, molecular genetics, obstetrics and perinatal pathology, and surgical pathology.
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Cody Connell

MSN, RN, ACNP-AG, BC
Cody Connell, is an experienced and dedicated MSN, RN, with a strong healthcare background. He provides exceptional care in challenging conditions, specializing in interventional and general cardiovascular treatments.
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Bruce Degn

Faculty Member
Bruce Degn is a highly accomplished professional with expertise in business development and a passion for driving positive change in the industry.
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Peggy Duke

MD
Peggy Duke, MD, is an experienced medical professional specializing in cardiothoracic anesthesiology and intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography, known for her notable contributions in quality improvement and clinical expertise.
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Samit Ghia

MD
Samit Ghia, MD, is a distinguished assistant professor of anesthesiology, renowned for his significant contributions across prestigious institutions and impressive academic credentials.
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Shadi Hamouri

MD
Shadi Hamouri, MD, is a highly accomplished thoracic surgeon and professor, known for his expertise in minimally invasive techniques, with a strong publication record and extensive involvement in professional organizations.
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Nancy Harris

MSN, RN
Nancy Harris, MSN, RN, is an experienced healthcare professional with over 40 years of industry expertise, specializing in oncology, stem cell transplant and critical care, while also leading a team of exceptional nurses at Tanner Health.
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Karim Jabr

CCP, LP, CSSBB
Karim Jabr is a highly experienced clinical perfusionist with a 39-year background, holding multiple certifications and actively contributing to the field through advisory roles, teaching and publication of clinical papers.
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William Johnson

MMSc, PA-C
William Johnson, MMSc, PA-C, is an experienced physician assistant and educator known for his significant contributions to the medical field, including his role as Program Director at Emory for their Cardiothoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship.
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Sameh A Labib

MD
Sameh (Sam) Labib, MD, is a highly respected orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports injuries of the knee, ankle and foot, with over 30 years of experience and affiliations with renowned organizations.
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Omar Lattouf

MD, PhD, FACC, FACS
Omar M. Lattouf, MD, is a highly esteemed cardiothoracic surgeon, emeritus professor and influential figure in the medical community, known for his extensive educational background, surgical expertise and leadership roles in national and international healthcare organizations.
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Adel Mustafa

MD
Adel Mustafa, PhD, is a highly accomplished medical physicist with expertise in optimizing image quality, managing radiation dose, and quantifying disease conditions using multiple imaging modalities, particularly focused on CT imaging.
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Paula Norton

BSN
Paula Norton, BSN, is an experienced critical care nurse with over 20 years of ICU experience, specializing in caring for critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation, vasoactive drips and mechanical circulatory devices.
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Nadine Rouphael

MD, MSc, FSSCI, FIDSA
Nadine Rouphael, MD, is a Professor of Medicine specializing in infectious diseases at Emory University, with research interests in antimicrobial resistance, vaccine development and mentoring physician scientists.
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Tomas Salerno

MD
Tomas A. Salerno, MD, is an experienced Miami-based thoracic surgeon specializing in heart bypass surgery, heart valve surgery and other related conditions, affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area.
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Ami Shah

PharmD, BCCCP
Ami Shah, PharmD, BCCCP, is a clinical pharmacy expert with a diverse background in cardiovascular management, clinical research, interdisciplinary collaboration and medication management.
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Hani Shennib

MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS
Hani Shennib, MD, is a highly respected cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon with expertise in healthcare policies and international relations, recognized for his contributions to conflict resolution and global healthcare improvement.

Board Members - Academy of Life Sciences

The Academy of Life Sciences is transforming and leveling-up medical education. Anyone from around the globe from the remotest village to the most congested capital can acquire a world-class medical education, training to pass relevant boards and even clinical internships. This means more care and better medicine to more people! The world needs more capable and compassionate healthcare professionals, and we intend to train them.

Omar Lattouf, MD, PC, PhD

President

Hani Shennib, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS

Secretary

Rouba Ali-Fehmi, MD

Treasurer
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