Eric K. Oermann

Dr. Eric K. Oermann is a dual-appointed Assistant Professor at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine in the Departments of Neurosurgery and Radiology. As a neurosurgeon-scientist and American Board of Neurological Surgery certified professional, he directs the Health AI Research Lab and co-founded the Medical AI Research Collaboration Hub (MARCH). He trained at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and received his MD from Georgetown University.

• Specializes in brain/spine tumors, epilepsy surgery, and AI applications in medicine
• Focuses on generalizable machine learning algorithms and human-AI intelligence synergy
• Co-founder of MARCH and clinical advisory board member for tech companies

His research explores fundamental questions about intelligence through the interplay of AI and neuroscience, with practical applications in treating neurological conditions like epilepsy and cancer. Recent publications demonstrate his work in medical AI (30% of content), neuro-oncology (45% of content), and biomedical sequence modeling (25% of content).

Scientific Recognition:

• Forbes 30 Under 30 in Science and Healthcare
• $1.2 million grant for AI humanization research
• Active NIH-funded clinical trials in digital biomarkers

As Associate Director of the Neurosurgery Residency Program, he mentors trainees in both clinical practice and AI research. His work bridges applied mathematics (60% focus) and clinical neurosurgery (40% focus), with an explicit mission to "use code for care."