Our Mission
Strokes and severe traumatic brain injuries are the number one cause of preventable disability.
Our aim is to aid medical personnel and support them in their effort to detect, monitor, and manage brain conditions in real-time.
We strive to improve patient outcomes and increase
Our Mission
Strokes and severe traumatic brain injuries are the number one cause of preventable disability.
Our aim is to aid medical personnel and support them in their effort to detect, monitor, and manage brain conditions in real-time.
We strive to improve patient outcomes and increase
Our Vision
We’re building a future where Sense technology can complement subjective methods of assessment and monitor physical brain conditions in real-time.
We’re making real-time brain monitoring a reality in the field, as well as in the hospital.
Our Vision
We’re building a future where Sense technology can complement subjective methods of assessment and monitor physical brain conditions in real-time.
We’re making real-time brain monitoring a reality in the field, as well as in the hospital.
Team

Gary Kurdziel
CEO
A leader known for his forward-thinking strategies, Gary has consistently driven commercial success in the most competitive markets, helping to launch and scale life-saving innovations. At Medtronic, a global leader in medical technology, his efforts directly contributed to reshaping patient care, and now, he brings that same passion and expertise to his new role.

Opeolu Adeoye
MD, CMO, Founder
Head of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, where he is the inaugural BJC HealthCare Distinguished Professor of Emergency Medicine.

George Shaw
MD, PhD, CTO, Founder
Responsible for the technical and scientific development of Sense device, Dr. Shaw shares a unique vision of improving care for emergency medicine patients. He provides the clinical structure and the highest standards for experiment methodology and data analysis.

Matthew Flaherty
MD, Founder
Neurologist at the University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute, a member of the UC Stroke Team, and a professor of Neurology at the UC College of Medicine with an emphasis upon stroke care.

Joe Korfhagen
Sr. Vice President of Product Development
As Director of R&D, Joe focuses on developing the Sense device and enhancing the technology driving the product. Joe’s career goal is to create medical devices that will improve the standard of care for patients suffering from neurological disease.

Eric Bailey
Chief Strategic Officer
Experienced CEO in neurological device startups. Eric has multiple awards for his work in the medical imaging device field. He advises on regulatory and commercial planning.

Paul Gaitan
CFO
Paul Gaitan is a seasoned CFO with experience most recently with Haag-Streit USA and Workhorse Group. Paul earned his BS degree in business from the University of Southern California and his MBA from Stanford University with a concentration in production control systems.

Sara Keegan
Director of Clinical Operations
As Director of Clinical Operations, Sara oversees pivotal trials across multiple sites for the devices Sense is developing. Sara brings 18 years of clinical research experience managing multi-center, national trials. She holds BAs in Biology and Psychology and an MEd in Health Promotion and Education.

Brent Madigan
Vice President of Sales
Brent Madigan brings over a decade of experience in emergency care and pre-hospital medicine, with deep expertise across EMS and Fire, federal and military systems, and national distribution channels. During his 13-year career at Philips, he held senior commercial leadership roles supporting the growth and adoption of complex emergency care technologies. Brent’s experience strengthens Sense Neuro Diagnostics’ U.S. commercial strategy as the company prepares for launch and scale.
Board of Directors

Daniel Geeding
Board Chair, Director
Daniel Geeding is a professor emeritus of management and former director of the Center for International Business at Xavier University. Served as dean of Xavier’s Williams College of Business and as director of the college’s Center for Management and Professional Development and the Executive MBA Program.

Jack Kraeutler
Director
Jack Kraeutler is former CEO of Meridian Bioscience, Inc., whose distinguished career includes more than 45 years of experience in the biomedical industry. He has held numerous board positions, and was also an appointed member of the Ohio Third Frontier Commission and former vice-chair of BIOSTART.

Carol Warner
Director
Carol Warner is a finance professional with significant experience in the Dayton region start-up community, including investments of the Dayton Development Coalition sponsored venture funds. Her career included over 20 years with AT&T and its subsidiaries.

Gary Kurdziel
CEO
A leader known for his forward-thinking strategies, Gary has consistently driven commercial success in the most competitive markets, helping to launch and scale life-saving innovations. At Medtronic, a global leader in medical technology, his efforts directly contributed to reshaping patient care, and now, he brings that same passion and expertise to his new role.

Opeolu Adeoye
MD, CMO
Head of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, where he is the inaugural BJC HealthCare Distinguished Professor of Emergency Medicine.
Scientific Advisory Board
Lori Shutter
Director of Neurocritical Care & Vice Chair Of Education, Critical Care Medicine at UPMC
James Grotta, MD
Neurologist, Vascular Neurologist, Director of Stroke Research, Director Mobile Stroke Unit, Memorial Hermann Hospital
John Tew
Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Cincinnati and UC Health
Harry van Loveren
David W. Cahill Professor and Chair of Neurosurgery at the University of South Florida
David Wright, MD
Professor at Emory University School of Medicine
Quality Systems
Sense Diagnostics Inc. operates under an ISO 13485:2016 certified quality management system, supporting the design, development and manufacture of active RF headsets to detect brain bleeds.
Certification issued by BSI.
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Investment to Date
Queen City Angels
(Cincinnati)
Accelerant Fund
(Dayton, OH)
Strategic NeuroPhysician Investors
National Science Foundation
Frontier Angels
Anges Quebec
Contact Us
Our team works diligently to make our innovative brain scanner a reality for patients.
We are driven by our mission and are committed to impacting people’s lives and enhancing neurological health globally.
NeuroHawk™ is an investigational device and is not yet cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is not available for sale or clinical use in the United States. Information provided is for educational and investor purposes only.