Pediatric Neurosurgeon, Inventor, Entrepreneur

Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Data Science, Brain Computer Interface

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Dr. Samuel R. Browd, M.D., Ph.D., FACS, FAANS, FAAP is Professor of Neurological Surgery at the University of Washington and Attending Neurosurgeon at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Dr. Browd is the Director of The Sports Institute at UW Medicine and Medical Director of the Seattle Children’s Sports Concussion Program. Dr. Browd also serves as Seattle Children’s Director of Hydrocephalus and Surgical Director of the Tone Management Program. Dr. Browd is adjunct Professor of Bioengineering and affiliate faculty of the Foster School of Business. Dr. Browd has published over 125 peer reviewed medical publications including multiple book chapters. Dr. Browd serves as an Unaffiliated Neurologic Consultant to the NFL and as an independent neurologic consultant to the Seattle Seahawks. Dr. Browd completed a combined M.D. and Ph.D at the University of Florida studying neuroplasticity and learning and his current research interests include robotics and computational healthcare. Dr. Browd has co-founded seven venture backed biomedical start-up including Proprio, VICIS, Aqueduct Neuroscience, Navisonics, AllCylinders, Deepwell and NeuFluent. Dr. Browd also serves as a business and medical advisor to numerous early-stage biotech companies and serves as an advisor/technical filter for numerous venture capital firms. Dr. Browd serves as a UW Presidential Entrepreneurial Faculty Fellow and teaches at the UW Foster School of Business, he also lectures internationally on biomedical innovation and commercialization. Dr. Browd was recognized as the University of Washington School of Medicine Inventor of the Year in 2016 and co-developed three products that were listed as Time Magazine’s Invention of the Year in 2017, 2019 and 2021. Dr. Browd was honored to be the 2021 Congress of Neurological Surgeons Innovator of the Year.

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Founded 2016

Proprio is a technology company modernizing the way we predict, perform, and perfect surgery through

I am a software engineer with 5 years of experience in web development. My passion for coding and technology has led me to develop skills in various programming languages and frameworks. Currently, I am interested in exploring the world of machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Founded 2013

VICIS Helmets are cutting-edge football helmets designed to reduce head impact forces and improve player safety. Developed by neurosurgeon Dr. Samuel Browd and his team, VICIS helmets feature a unique deformable outer shell and layered core system that absorbs and disperses impact energy more effectively than traditional helmets. Widely adopted in the NFL and NCAA, and even worn by President Biden during demonstrations, VICIS has set a new standard for sports safety through advanced engineering and medical insight.

SAMUEL R. BROWD, M.D., Ph.D. FACS, FAANS, FAAP

Pediatric Neurosurgeon, Inventor, Entrepreneur

Technology, Healthcare, Neurosurgery...building the future of care using artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotics.

About Me

My Background

Companies Founded

Founded 2016

Founded 2013

Media Hits

The Columbian

USA Today - Op Ed "The Pitt"

Proprio-FDA Clearance

Proprio-FDA Clearance

USA Today - Op Ed "The Pitt"

Proprio-FDA Clearance

USA Today - Op Ed "The Pitt"

USA Today - Op Ed "The Pitt"

USA Today - Op Ed "The Pitt"

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Pediatric Neurosurgeon, Inventor, Entrepreneur

Technology, Healthcare, Neurosurgery...building the future of care using artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotics.

About Me

My Background

Companies Founded

Founded 2016

Founded 2013

Media Hits

The Columbian

USA Today - Op Ed "The Pitt"

Proprio-FDA Clearance

Proprio-FDA Clearance

USA Today - Op Ed "The Pitt"

Proprio-FDA Clearance

USA Today - Op Ed "The Pitt"

USA Today - Op Ed "The Pitt"

USA Today - Op Ed "The Pitt"

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