Benjamin L. Odry
About Benjamin L. Odry
Benjamin L. Odry serves as the Chief AI/DS Officer at Covera Health, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in AI and medical imaging, having held various positions at Siemens Healthineers and contributed to numerous research initiatives.
Current Role at Covera Health
Benjamin L. Odry serves as the Chief AI/DS Officer at Covera Health, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on integrating artificial intelligence and data science into healthcare solutions. His leadership aims to enhance diagnostic accuracy and improve patient outcomes through innovative AI applications.
Previous Experience at Siemens Healthineers
Odry worked at Siemens Healthineers from 2018 to 2019 as a Senior Key Expert in AI and NeuroImaging. His responsibilities included advancing AI technologies within neuroimaging, contributing to the development of smarter healthcare solutions. Prior to this, he held various roles at Siemens Corporate Research, including Research Associate and Research Scientist, from 2000 to 2007.
Educational Background in Biomedical Engineering
Odry earned his Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Université de Technologie de Compiègne (UTC) between 1994 and 2000. He furthered his education at UTC, obtaining a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, he studied Medical Imaging at New York University, where he achieved another PhD in 2004.
Research Contributions and Publications
Benjamin L. Odry has authored over 35 journal and peer-reviewed conference papers, along with book chapters, focusing on advancements in smart healthcare. His research includes significant contributions to the characterization of neurodegenerative diseases and the automated assessment of airway diseases through innovative scoring systems.
Patents and Collaborations in Medical Imaging
Odry holds over 20 granted patents in the fields of medical imaging and AI technologies. He has collaborated with notable institutions such as NYU Medical Center and Baylor-Scott&White, working on projects related to brain morphometry and lung cancer detection. His work includes leading projects on traumatic brain injury assessment in partnership with the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE).