Gene Vitug
About Gene Vitug
Gene Vitug serves as the Chief Medical Officer at CardiAI and has extensive experience in managing medical operations for various organizations, particularly in crisis situations. He has played a significant role in enhancing COVID-19 testing accessibility and has contributed to community rebuilding efforts following major disasters in Canada.
Work at CardiAI
Gene Vitug serves as the Chief Medical Officer at CardiAI, Inc., a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he has been instrumental in the development of innovative medical solutions, including the COVID-19 LAMP-PCR Assay test kit, which is capable of detecting viral RNA in as little as 30 minutes. His leadership at CardiAI reflects a commitment to enhancing healthcare accessibility and response capabilities during public health emergencies.
Current Roles in Healthcare
In addition to his role at CardiAI, Gene Vitug holds the position of Chief Medical Officer at Hines Health Services Inc. since 2016, where he has contributed to healthcare delivery in Fort McMurray, Alberta. He also serves as Chief Medical Officer for the Peter Kiewit Foundation in the TransMountain Pipeline project since 2020. His diverse roles demonstrate his extensive involvement in medical leadership across various sectors.
Crisis Management Experience
Gene Vitug has extensive experience in crisis healthcare management, having played a key role during major events such as the Fort McMurray Wildfires, Slave Lake Fires, and North American Ice Storms. His contributions to community rebuilding efforts following the Fort McMurray Wildfires highlight his commitment to public health and safety in times of crisis.
Medical Leadership in Oil Sands Projects
Vitug has a significant background in managing the medical aspects of national and international Oil Sands projects. His experience includes overseeing staffing and resource budgeting for major corporations such as ConocoPhillips, Syncrude, and Canadian Pacific Railway. His expertise in this area underscores his ability to provide effective medical leadership in complex industrial environments.
Global Health Initiatives
Gene Vitug played a pivotal role in deploying PCR-C19 saliva testing globally, which enhanced accessibility to COVID-19 testing. His involvement in these global health initiatives reflects his dedication to improving public health outcomes and ensuring that communities have access to necessary medical testing during the pandemic.