Dr. Paul Wright’s appointment as the John and Joanne Patrick Endowed Chair for Advanced Technology in Neuroscience marks a significant milestone in advancing healthcare technology at Nuvance Health.
Dr. Paul Wright, senior vice president and system chair of the Nuvance Health Neuroscience Institute, is the first John and Joanne Patrick Endowed Chair for Advanced Technology in Neuroscience. A generous $2 million gift from Dr. John R. and Mrs. Joanne Patrick has made this prestigious appointment possible. It is the 17th endowed chair at Nuvance Health. The endowment recognizes Dr. Wright’s leadership in integrating advanced technology into neurological care at Nuvance Health.
The Endowed Chair is a testament to the Patricks’ and Dr. Wright’s commitment to advancing healthcare through technological innovation. The Patricks’ support and Dr. Wright’s leadership will enable Nuvance Health to continue its mission of providing the latest care to its patients and improving health outcomes in the community. One way the endowment will play a vital role is in implementing artificial intelligence (AI) for preventing, diagnosing and treating patients in a personalized manner.
“I am beyond thankful for John and Joanne Patrick’s generosity and overwhelmed by the extraordinary honor of being the recipient of their endowment. We share a passion for technological advancements and a vision to apply them at Nuvance Health to help people get the best healthcare possible,” Dr. Wright said.
Dr. Wright has been a pivotal leader at Nuvance Health, introducing novel technologies to enhance patient care. These include portable MRI technology for neurological patients, and remote monitoring for stroke patients to detect changes in vital signs and prevent medical emergencies.
“Joanne and I are delighted to be able to provide this Endowed Chair. We feel proud of Nuvance Health and look forward to seeing it implement the advanced technologies Dr. Wright introduces,” Dr. Patrick said.
Dr. John R. Patrick, a visionary in technology and healthcare, has made significant contributions to the development of the Internet. Dr. Patrick has played a crucial role in shaping the digital landscape as a co-founding member of the World Wide Web Consortium at MIT in 1994 and former vice president of Internet Technology at IBM.
Dr. Patrick is also a philanthropist and an active volunteer at Nuvance Health. He is a Digital Patient Experience Executive Committee member and was previously on the Danbury Hospital and Western Connecticut Health Network boards of directors. The Patricks also established the S. Javed Shahid, MD Endowed Fund for the Advancement of Neurosurgery, launched a women’s cardiac care program and funded a cell research lab in the Ruggles Research Institute at Nuvance Health. They also helped fund the Nuvance Health Keto Diet Study for Pancreatic Cancer and developments in several other clinical areas.
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