Jeff Runge
About Jeff Runge
Jeff Runge is a co-founder and advisor at Biospatial, Inc., with a background in emergency medicine and public health. He has held various prominent positions, including Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs at the Department of Homeland Security and has published over 60 articles in medical literature.
Work at biospatial
Jeff Runge serves as Co-Founder and Advisor at Biospatial, Inc. since 2017. His role involves providing strategic guidance and leveraging his extensive experience in health policy and emergency medicine. Biospatial focuses on integrating data and technology to enhance public health responses and preparedness.
Education and Expertise
Jeff Runge earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from The University of the South, studying from 1973 to 1977. He then pursued a Doctor of Medicine degree at the Medical University of South Carolina from 1977 to 1981. Additionally, he completed a residency in Emergency Medicine at Carolinas Medical Center from 1981 to 1984. His educational background supports his expertise in health policy, emergency medicine, and medical preparedness.
Background
Jeff Runge has held various significant positions throughout his career. He was the Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs and Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Homeland Security from 2005 to 2008. He also served as Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) from 2001 to 2005, where he developed the 'Click It or Ticket' program and promoted vehicle redesigns for safety.
Achievements
Jeff Runge has published over 60 articles in medical literature, focusing on emergency medicine, traffic injury control, and medical preparedness. He has been honored as a Distinguished Alumnus by both The University of the South and the Medical University of South Carolina. His contributions have significantly impacted public health and safety initiatives.
Current Positions
In addition to his role at Biospatial, Jeff Runge is a Senior Advisor at The Chertoff Group since 2015 and serves as Lead Independent Director at Aditxt, Inc. since 2020. He is also a Member of the Board of Advisors at VIGILINT and an Adjunct Professor of Health Policy and Management at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill since 2017.