Cimit helps leaders tackle complex health problems by providing the expertise needed to rapidly advance groundbreaking solutions.
Our Work
Cimit is a nonprofit health impact accelerator dedicated to efficiently advancing groundbreaking solutions for complex health challenges. We do so by working to identify the best ideas, facilitate teams in developing them, and providing our partner organizations with transformative solutions to difficult health challenges.
Hands-On Facilitation
Direct, personalized assistance through every step of the innovation process.
Proven Processes
Streamlined methodologies that ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
Customized Tools
Tailored infrastructure, tools, and
resources designed to fit the unique needs
of your project.
Global Network
Access to a world-class network of multidisciplinary experts ready to lend insights and expertise.
Our Team
We are a passionate team of scientists, physicians, engineers, and business leaders who devote our expertise to provide groundbreaking solutions. We are a tight-knit group who each bring unique expertise and experience to each and every project.
John Parrish, MD
Chief Executive Officer
Andrea Depatie
Chief Finance and Information Officer
Michael K. Dempsey
Chief Strategy Officer
Steven Schachter, MD
Chief Academic Officer
Paul Tessier
Chief Operating Officer
Sophie Beckman
Program Coordinator
John Collins, PhD
Director, Innovative Platforms
Marshall Collins
Director of Information Systems
Cecile Davis
Administrative Assistant
Kerry DeVito, MFA
Communications Coordinator
Jamal Farouk
Finance Manager
Michele Liston
Director of Operations
Tracy McMahon
Director of Communications
Santosh Savaliya, MA
Operations Analyst
About Our Experts
In addition to our leadership and operational staff we have access to a deep bench of experts in heath innovation, medical devices, therapeutics, and biotech who work with us to efficiently bring solutions to life.
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Our History
Since our founding in 1998, Cimit has been a pioneer in translational research. We have supported more than 1,200 innovator teams, evaluated more than 5,000 ideas, and helped develop thousands of health innovations.
Explore our timeline that showcases key moments in Cimit’s evolution from accelerating local projects, to leading large national innovation programs, through catalyzing transformative change on a global scale.
Join Our Team of Experts
Cimit is always looking for professionals with deep experience in health innovation, medical devices, therapeutics, and biotech to support our innovator teams and help drive strategy on projects. Our experts embed with innovation teams and provide leadership, guidance, and access to networks to ensure the team’s success.