Our Team

Sarah Yeates, BS

Senior Clinical Research Program Manager at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital

Emily Berner, BS

Orthopaedic Oncology Clinical Research Program Manager and Master of Public Health Student at Boston University

Amirhossein (Sina) Yazdkhasti, PhD

Dr. Yazdkhasti, Ph.D. in Mechanical engineering from the University of Maryland, is designing and developing biomedical devices and wearables at FARIL-SORG Collaborative. Amir’s research directions include medical acoustic diagnostics and imaging, smart materials and structures, acoustic metamaterials, and AI-based sensing systems.

Andreea Lucaciu, BS

Biomedical engineering graduate from Georgia Institute of Technology and current CRC at FARIL-SORG Collaborative.

Kelsey Detels, BS,MS

Johns Hopkins Center for Bioengineering Innovation and Design program graduate and current CRC at FARIL-SORG Collaborative

Karina Mirochnik, BS,MS

BS/MS Recent Biomedical Engineering graduate from Worcester Polytechnic Institute specializing in Biomechanics and Medical Robotics and current CRC at FARIL-SORG Collaborative.

David Osei-Hwedieh, MD, PhD

Clinical Research Fellow, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital interested in Orthopaedic Oncology. Dr. Osei-Hwedieh’s current research at FARIL-SORG Collaborative focuses on the use of acoustic stimulation in the treatment of sarcomas and host immune responses in the tumorigenesis and tumor progression of musculoskeletal cancers.

Nathan Miner, MS

Research Fellow at FARIL-SORG Collaborative from Northeastern University, Boston, MA, Department of Game Science and Design. 

Tom de Groot, BS

Graduate Student Researcher visiting from University Medical Center Groningen, the Netherlands with PhD subject: “Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Extremity Metastatic Disease”.

Logan Nye, MD

Dr. Nye is currently developing deep learning algorithms for automated interpretation of medical imaging at FARIL-SORG Collaborative. Logan’s research interest is in “Bio-convergence” – medical innovation that connects and combines traditionally separate fields such as medicine, computer science, engineering, and biotechnology.

Huub de Klerk, BS

Graduate Student Researcher at FARIL-SORG Collaborative from University Medical Center Groningen, the Netherlands, and Flinders Medical Centre, Australia, with PhD subject: “Predictive Modeling for Upper and Lower Extremity Injuries”.

Sanne Hoeksema, BS

Graduate Researcher at FARIL-SORG Collaborative visiting from the University of Groningen, The Netherlands. Hoeksema’s current research focuses on the detection of distal radius fractures with AI.

Amanda Lans, MD, MS

Research fellow from University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands, with PhD Subject: “Social Determinants of Health in Orthopaedics”

Hester Zijlstra, MD

Research fellow from University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands, with PhD Subject: “Optimization of treatment and prevention of vertebral compression fractures to preserve quality of life of multiple myeloma patients.” 

Nour Nassour, MD

Medical school graduate and research fellow at FARIL-SORG Collaborative

Joris Hendriks

Master student in medicine from Amsterdam UMC/University of Amsterdam and current researcher at FARIL-SORG Collaborative

Atta Taseh, MD

Research fellow at FARIL-SORG Collaborative

Jens te Velde, BS

Graduate Research Student at the FARIL-SORG Collaborative visiting from the Amsterdam University Medical Center/Free University Amsterdam (the Netherlands). Jens’ research focuses on skeletal-related events related to radiotherapy in the field of multiple myeloma. Double BS in Medicine & Human Sciences and currently enrolled in medical school.

Micheka Fenelon

Neuroscience student at Bowdoin College amd current student research assistant at FARIL-SORG Collaborative

Alexandra Flaherty, BS

MIT graduate and third year medical student at the University of Texas Medical Branch, currently a research assistant at FARIL-SORG Collaborative

Jack Wolf, BS

Medical student at the University of Connecticut and research assistant at FARIL-SORG Collaborative

Riley Baker, BS

Medical student at the University of Connecticut and research assistant at FARIL-SORG Collaborative

Noopur Ranganathan, BS

Second year medical student at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine and current research assistant at FARIL-SORG Collaborative

Evan Sirls, BS

Medical student at the University of Massachusetts and current research assistant at FARIL-SORG Collaborative

Jessica Rosendorf, BS

Incoming PhD student in Mechanical Engineering at MIT and FARIL-SORG Collaborative research assistant

Pranati Borkhetaria

Biology and Society Student at Cornell University

Andrew Chen

Electrical Engineering Student at Tufts University and research assistant at FARIL-SORG Collaborative

William DiGiovanni

Italian and pre-medicine Student at Georgetown University and research assistant at FARIL-SORG Collaborative

Sarah Hearns

Chemistry-Biochemistry Student at Colby College and research assistant at FARIL-SORG Collaborative

Liz Hughes

Biomedical Engineering Student at University of Michigan – Ann Arbor and research assistant at FARIL-SORG Collaborative

Lily Keiderling, BS 

Mechanical Engineering student at Tufts University and research assistant at FARIL-SORG Collaborative

Casey Lam

Mechanical Engineering student at Tufts University and research assistant at FARIL-SORG Collaborative

Aayush Mehta

Student at Drexel University and research assistant at FARIL-SORG Collaborative involved in data processing/screening in order to predict and identify high-risk patients for postoperative prophylaxis in orthopedic patients with venous thromboembolism.

Josh Norton

Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Student at Purdue University and research assistant at FARIL-SORG Collaborative

Hyunjoon Rhee

Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Med student at Tufts University and research assistant at FARIL-SORG Collaborative

Harrison Wilson

Biomedical Engineering Student at Tufts University and research assistant at FARIL-SORG Collaborative

Shanni Zhou

Biomedical Engineering Student at Tufts University and research assistant at FARIL-SORG Collaborative

Joshua Woo

Brown University pre-professional 8 year program PLME BS/MD and current research assistant at FARIL-SORG Collaborative

Rohan Chopra

Rising senior at Brookline High School 

Rana Moeinzad

Rising senior at Newton South High School 

Michelle Chan, MA

Graduate student currently working for FARIL-SORG Collaborative visiting from Utrecht University, the Netherlands. Double degree MS/MA in Artificial Intelligence & Linguistics, Utrecht University & Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Harmen Kuijten, BS

Graduate Research Assistant at FARIL-SORG Collaborative visiting from the University Medical Center in Utrecht, The Netherlands, focusing on the use of AI for prognosis, diagnosis, and management of spinal metastases.
Double BS in Medicine & Mathematics, currently enrolled in Master program (Medical School) Utrecht University, The Netherlands.

Bardiya Akhbari, PhD

Dr. Akhbari, PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Brown University, is developing deep learning and natural language processing algorithms to analyze healthcare data and registry for FARIL-SORG Collaborative. Bardiya’s research interest lies at the intersection of orthopedics, biomechanics, deep learning, and medical imaging, and his goal is to design systems that can translate to clinical settings in order to more effectively improve life and wellness.

Soomin Jeon, PhD

Dr. Jeon, Ph.D. in Mathematical Sciences, is developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) healthcare algorithms for data registries and medical image analysis at FARIL-SORG Collaborative. Dr. Jeon’s research focuses on developing and analyzing AI algorithms and their applications in health care.

Avirath Dodabele

B.S. Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
Capstone Project: Orthseat(ic) – An Instrumented Balance Assessment Chair

Christopher Ray

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Olivier Q Groot, MD

Research Fellow visiting from the University Medical Center in Utrecht, The Netherlands, with PhD subject: “Prognostication and orthopedic management of bone metastatic disease”

Jacobien HF Oosterhoff, MD

Research Fellow visiting from Amsterdam University Medical Centers, the Netherlands, with PhD subject: “Clinical Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Orthopaedics; Integrating Predictive Analytics for Hip Fracture Patients.”

David Shin, BS

Former data engineer, MGB Orthopaedic Registries, SORG

BS Computer Science, Yale University
Incoming medical student at Cleveland Clinic

John R Bales, BS

Recent Tufts University graduate with BA in Philosophy, Orthopaedic Spine Clinical Research Coordinator

Emma Tomlinson, BS

MD student at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

Clinical Research Coordinator for Orthopedic Registries and Spine Research
BS in Biology and Psychology, Tufts University

Melina McDevitt, BS 

BS in Biology, Tufts University

Nadine Kanbier, MS

Graduate student in Applied Data Science visiting from Utrecht University, the Netherlands 

Jack Rifkin

Rising junior studying Human Biology, Health, and Society at Cornell University. 

Robert-Jan Pierik, BS

Medical student visiting from University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands

Sophie Lloyd, BS

Incoming PhD student in Biomedical Engineering at Dartmouth College.

Allison Sweeney, BS

Master’s student at Tufts University

Michiel ER Bongers

Research Fellow (2018-2021) from the Netherlands, with PhD subject: “Artificial Intelligence in Orthopaedic Oncology: Transition to Algorithm Assisted Healthcare”. 

Quirina CBS Thio, MD 

Research Fellow (2016-2019) from the Academic Medical Center in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, with PhD subject: “Prognostication and orthopedic management of bone metastatic disease” 

Paul T Ogink, MD  

Research Fellow (2015-2018) from University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands, with PhD subject: “Prognostication and management in spinal surgery”. Currently Resident Orthopaedic Surgery within the University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands.  

Bianca Verbeek, MD 

Research fellow (2016-2017) with PhD subject: “Fracture Patterns in Spine trauma”. Currently Resident Orthopaedic Surgery at Erasmus MC in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. 

Nuno Rui Paulino Pereira, MD, PhD 

Research fellow (2015-2016) with PhD subject: “Surgical decision-making for spine metastatic disease”. Currently Resident Orthopaedic Surgery at Tergooi Hospital in Hilversum, The Netherlands. 

Olivier van Wulfften Palthe MD, PhD  

Research fellow (2015-2016) with PhD subject: “Management of Sacral Chordoma”. Currently Resident Orthopaedic Surgery at Flevoziekenhuis in Almere, The Netherlands. 

Stein J Janssen, MD, PhD  

Research Fellow (2014-2015) with PhD subject: “Surgical Management of Long-Bone Metastatic Fractures”. Currently Resident Orthopaedic Surgery within the Academic Medical Center Amsterdam, The Netherlands.