Brian O'Neil

Brian O'Neil is a tenured Professor at the Wayne State University School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine and serves as the Specialist-in-Chief of Emergency Medicine for the Detroit Medical Center. He is a nationally recognized expert in cardiac and cerebral ischemia, and cardiac resuscitation research.

• Munuswamy Dayanandan Endowed Chair
• Active researcher with over 100 peer-reviewed publications

Research Focus: Dr. O'Neil specializes in resuscitation science, with emphasis on cardiac ischemia, cerebral ischemia, and emergency cardiovascular care. His work has significantly influenced clinical guidelines through contributions to the American Heart Association (AHA) and the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation.

• 2010 AHA Acute Coronary Syndromes Guidelines Committee
• 2015 AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Guidelines Committee

Scientific Awards:

• American College of Emergency Physicians 2013 Outstanding Contribution in Research Award
• Emergency Medicine Foundation Fellowship Award
• Career Investigator Development Award from NIH
• Wayne State University Distinguished Alumni Award (2017)

Teaching Recognition: Dr. O'Neil has received multiple teaching awards from hospitals in the Detroit Medical Center, including Teacher of the Year at St. John Hospital and the Lawrence R. Schwartz Faculty Devotion Award.