Transformation from a chemical to medical scientist

Health and AthleticsEducation and AcademiaScience and Research
Written By Stuart McNish

Guest: David Smith, Doctor and Internist, CEO of DeltaChase

David Smith is a doctor and internist with a rich history in the field, ranging from biomimetics technology to traumatic brain injury. But it was far from a straight line to get to where he is today.

Starting out as a competitive athlete, he needed a way to make a living beyond athletics. Turning to academics, he was able to transform his competitive drive for sporting excellence into a sustainable career that helps those around him.

Today, he is the CEO of a variety of companies in the biomimetics and traumatic brain injury fields, as well as a visiting research scientist at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and the NorthShore University HealthSystem.

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