About Elevate Imaging

Our Origin

Elevate Imaging, Inc. was founded in 2023 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

Matthew Hayden

Chief Executive Officer

Matt brings over two decades of experience in the clinical trial imaging space, having held multiple leadership positions across software, image operations, and management functions.

Throughout his career, he has directly implemented and enabled the success of a vast array of trials across numerous indications.

As a leader, Matt emphasizes the importance of building dynamic, high-performing teams with a shared commitment to the mission, quality, and impact.

Matt brings a unique skillset and background that are ideal for leading a modern imaging core lab through today’s evolving landscape. His leadership ensures that Elevate Imaging is guided by strategic vision and operational excellence, creating a foundation for sustainable growth and long-term impact.

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.

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.

Jen Jesse

Director of Strategic Operations

Jen is a strategic management and operational excellence professional with over 15 years of StratOps+PPM experience in leadership and consulting roles for orgs up to $13B. She is known for driving strategic innovation, optimizing capabilities and nimble infrastructure, and developing high-performing teams.

In the medical imaging space, she has designed and scaled better-functioning operating models, driven cross-functional strategic initiatives, and provided strong delivery leadership for biotech, pharma, and CRO client engagements.

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.

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…

  • Boston

    Washington, DC

    Philadelphia

  • Dublin

  • 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.