Meet Our Team

The People Behind Our Mission

Our co-founders bring together expertise in neurology, machine learning, and stem cell biology.

Dr. Tristan McKinney, Co-Founder and Director of SUI Health

Dr. Tristan McKinney

Co-Founder & Director
Tristan McKinney is a machine learning scientist with a PhD in Theoretical Physics from Caltech. He is passionate about using computational tools to enhance drug screening platforms and accelerate discoveries that advance human health.
Dr. Sami Barmada, Co-Founder and Director of SUI Health

Dr. Sami Barmada

Co-Founder & Director
Dr. Sami Barmada is a neurologist and professor at the University of Michigan. An MD/PhD by training, he leads research aimed at understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS and frontotemporal dementia, with the goal of identifying new therapeutic strategies.
Dr. Arpana Arjun McKinney, Co-Founder and Director of SUI Health

Dr. Arpana Arjun McKinney

Co-Founder & Director
Dr. Arpana Arjun McKinney earned her PhD in Developmental and Stem Cell Biology from UCSF. Having witnessed the impact of ALS in her family, she is dedicated to advancing personalized treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
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