The Team

Leadership

Designed for researchers, by researchers.

Jeffrey E. Olgin, MD

Professor of Medicine & Chief of Cardiology, University of California San Francisco

Dr. Olgin is a practicing cardiologist and cardiovascular researcher. He has been involved in leading clinical trials and clinical research for over 20 years. He is one of the Principal Investigator of the Health eHeart Study and one of the creators and Principal Investigator of the Eureka Research Platform.

Mark J. Pletcher, MD, MPH

Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics & Director of Informatics and Research Innovation, UCSF

Dr. Pletcher’s research focuses on prevention of cardiovascular disease, how exposure to cardiovascular risk factors like blood pressure and cholesterol during young adulthood may contribute to heart disease later in life, and how to use emerging technology to improve health.

Gregory M. Marcus, MD, MAS

Professor of Medicine & Associate Chief of Research for Cardiology, University of California San Francisco

Dr. Marcus is a practicing cardiac electrophysiologist and cardiovascular researcher. His research interests include investigating causes and optimal treatments for abnormal heart rhythms, prevention of stroke, and the influences of common exposures (such as alcohol, caffeine and tobacco exposure) on health.

Alexis Beatty, MD, MAS

Associate Professor, Epidemiology & Biostatistics, University of California San Francisco

Alexis Beatty, MD, MAS is a cardiologist and health services researcher who studies innovative delivery models for cardiovascular disease care. She received a career development award from the Department of Veterans Affairs to develop and test a mobile application to improve participation in cardiac rehabilitation, called VA FitHeart. She worked for Apple 2018-2019 and participated in the development of their heart features and Research app.