About Elevate Imaging
Our Origin
Elevate Imaging, Inc. was founded by seasoned scientific and technological experts in the medical imaging industry. After decades of witnessing the persistent frustrations facing Sponsors, CROs, and sites, the desire was simple: to modernize clinical trial imaging with smarter technology, greater efficiency, and consistent, repeatable processes — all to help accelerate the availability of life-changing treatments for patients.
Our Leadership Team
Jen Jesse
Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer
Jen is a strategic management and organizational development professional with almost 20 years of experience in leadership and consulting roles.
As a strategist, architect, and integrator, she is known for driving strategic innovation, optimizing capabilities and nimble infrastructure, and developing high-performing teams across regulated and client-facing industries.
Jen works with our enterprise team to lead our organizational strategies, day-to-day operations, and client services growth to drive forward our shared vision for the future.
Zegang Dong, PhD
Chief Technology Officer
With more than 15 years of experience in imaging software and advanced image processing, Zegang translates cutting-edge technology into real-world clinical applications.
He has led advanced imaging processing services across private and public sectors, including over 60 hospitals and the National Institues of Health (NIH).
Zegang’s technological expertise guides our platform for streamlined functionality, high utility, and better data.
Darren Brennan, MD
Chief Scientific Consultant
A board-certified radiologist in both the United States and Ireland, Dr. Brennan has spent more than 20 years immersed in the world of central image review.
As a central reader on hundreds of clinical trials across numerous indications, he offers a unique level of depth and insight to successful imaging programs.
Dr. Brennan is also actively involved in various academic and scientific advisory groups, which helps ensure our trials are grounded in both scientific rigor and operational pragmatism.
Kay Gu
Director of Quality Management
Kay brings over 15 years of experience in Quality Management and Quality Assurance across pharmaceutical, CRO, and laboratory settings.
Her background includes GxP implementation experience and an extensive experiences in audits, both regulatory and beyond.
Kay’s work ensures that quality is woven into every layer of the organization, from day-to-day operations to long-term compliance strategy.
Sherri Ievers
Program Manager
Sherri is a PMP-certified professional with more than 15 years of expertise spanning medical imaging and clinical research operations, combining an industrial engineering background with a collaborative approach to project management.
She specializes in leading complex imaging projects, streamlining operational workflows, and building strong partnerships with sponsors, CROs, and clinical teams.
Sherri is passionate about building efficient, scalable solutions necessary to ensure high-quality clinical research outcomes.
Advisors
Robert Kung, PhD
Co-Founder, Senior Vice President, Chief Scientific Advisor (retired) ABIOMED.
Pioneer in development of cardiac assist devices. Led FDA approvals for BVS, AB5000, Abiocor, and Impella 2.5 cardiac assist devices. Former trustee ASAIO.
Barrett Bready, MD
Founder, Chief Executive Officer, NABSYS.
Helped pioneer novel method of DNA analysis using proprietary solid state electronic nanodetectors to analyze very long molecules, with an initial focus on genomic structural variation.
Partnered with Hitachi Medical Systems. Adjunct Professor Brown University. Warren Alpert School of Medicine Career Achievement Award.
Ben Merewitz
CEO and Co-Founder of Agile Devices. Agile Devices is a company focused on developing minimally invasive catheter technologies.
Graduate of MIT Sloane.
Our Wider Team
At Elevate Imaging, we value not only experience in the medical imaging industry, but robust diversity of experience and skills that make us better as a whole.
Just as our founders came from the clinical world — as reviewers, investigators, scientific advisors, technology developers — all of our team members have reached Elevate Imaging after individual experience across the industry.
Together, we are a dedicated team of professionals, driven by purpose.
Where you’ll find us…
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Boston
Washington, DC
Philadelphia
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Dublin
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Shanghai
Wuhan
Our Clients
We partner with emerging biotechs, established pharma, and research organizations worldwide.
We know that every trial is different and the journey can be long. We tailor our approach to deliver imaging expertise that fits your program and supports patient across the globe.
Our Stakeholders
At Elevate Imaging, we never forget that patients are our ultimate stakeholders. We believe our industry should be centered around patient needs.
Driven by the purpose of better-enabling life-changing care for patients, we recognize a responsibility to prioritize more than just profit and shareholders. At the core of our daily operations, we remember that we are ultimately here to serve patients.
In practical terms, we are committed to ethical practices, scientific integrity, and decision-making that balances input, needs, and long-term value for patients, clients, our team, and our larger communities.
From a broader perspective, we also seek out partnership, collaboration, and long-term impact over competition and short-term gains, because we believe that in this industry, we’re all on the same team.
Let’s Hear About You, and Discuss Our Potential Together
If you’re interested in joining the our efforts as a team member, advisor, or potential strategic partner, send us a note and/or resume at info@elevateimaging.ai - we’re looking forward to hearing from you.
Sponsors and CROs, want to meet with a member of the team to see how we can support your trial portfolio? Just click the button below to send us a note, and we’ll contact you during regular business hours. We look forward to discussing opportunities.