Alisa Niksch
About Alisa Niksch
Alisa Niksch is a Senior Director of Medical Affairs with extensive experience in pediatric cardiology and digital health. She has held leadership roles at various healthcare organizations, including Tufts Medical Center and Genetesis, and has contributed to advancements in clinical validation and commercialization of medical technologies.
Current Role at Owlet Baby Care
Alisa Niksch serves as the Senior Director of Medical Affairs at Owlet Baby Care, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on the integration of medical insights into product development and marketing strategies. Her responsibilities include overseeing clinical validation efforts and ensuring that the company's products meet regulatory standards. Her experience in digital health and medtech supports Owlet's mission to enhance child health and safety through innovative technology.
Professional Experience in Medical Affairs
Prior to her current role at Owlet, Alisa Niksch worked as the Chief Medical Officer at Genetesis from 2017 to 2020. In this capacity, she led initiatives in cardiac diagnostics powered by advanced technologies. She has also held positions at Adaptive Energy and Cohere Health, where she contributed to clinical content development and medical affairs. Additionally, she serves as a Clinical Strategic Consultant at Medaica, advising on healthcare technology strategies.
Educational Background and Medical Training
Alisa Niksch completed her medical degree at the University of Virginia School of Medicine from 1995 to 1999. She furthered her training with a Pediatrics Residency Program at Case Western Reserve University from 1999 to 2002. Additionally, she completed fellowship training in cardiology and electrophysiology at prestigious institutions, including Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital and Stanford/UCSF Medical Centers. Her academic foundation supports her expertise in pediatric cardiology.
Contributions to Digital Health and Medtech
Alisa Niksch has been actively involved in the digital health and medtech sectors, focusing on clinical validation of technologies. She has authored multiple review articles and book chapters on wearable technologies and home healthcare. Her work bridges the gap between commercial healthcare industries and clinicians, addressing challenges in physician engagement and data management. She also mentors startups in health technology, sharing her expertise in emerging cardiac technologies and AI applications.
Mentorship and Advisory Roles
In addition to her professional roles, Alisa Niksch is a mentor at Northeastern University and MassChallenge HealthTech. She has advised various healthcare startups, including AliveCor and PraxSim VR, on innovative solutions in remote patient monitoring and digital health. Her mentorship focuses on guiding new ventures in navigating the complexities of healthcare technology and commercialization.