Clifton R. Haider

Clifton R. Haider, Ph.D., is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Mayo Clinic, holding primary appointments as a Consultant in the Department of Physiology & Biomedical Engineering and the Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. His research focuses on accelerating medical device development through a discovery platform integrating mathematical modeling, algorithmic design, and physiological sensor validation. This platform aims to identify predictive biomarkers for conditions like cardiovascular collapse, sleep disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Haider’s work emphasizes noninvasive, autonomous monitoring and real-time predictive algorithms, with a particular focus on pediatric care.

Education:

• PhD, Physiology & Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
• Predoctoral Studies in Biomedical Engineering and Physiology, Mayo Graduate School
• BSc (Hons), Biomedical Engineering, University of Iowa

Research Interests: Dr. Haider’s work bridges engineering and clinical practice, targeting unmet needs in pediatric and adult healthcare. His discovery platform combines statistical modeling, sensor design, and validation to streamline medical device prototyping. Key focus areas include:

• Accelerated medical device design
• Quantitative predictive biomarkers
• Remote pediatric monitoring
• Real-time algorithm development

This platform seeks to predict treatment responses and identify patients requiring advanced care, enhancing clinical decision-making.

Awards:

• Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Program (2014–present)

Grants & Labs: His research is supported by interdisciplinary collaborations at Mayo Clinic, leveraging laboratory facilities for sensor validation and algorithm testing. While specific grant details are not listed, his work aligns with Mayo’s emphasis on translational biomedical engineering.