Margaret Ferrari, Ph.D.
About Margaret Ferrari, Ph.D.
Margaret Ferrari, Ph.D., is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at SafeBeat Rx, specializing in cardiovascular disease research. She has held various academic positions and leadership roles, including co-director of a mentorship program at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and president of the Biomedical Engineering Society at Union College.
Current Role at SafeBeat Rx
Margaret Ferrari, Ph.D., serves as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at SafeBeat Rx since 2024. In this role, she focuses on advancing research initiatives related to cardiovascular health. Her expertise in clinical data analytics and machine learning supports her contributions to the organization's mission of improving patient outcomes.
Previous Experience at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Prior to her current position, Margaret worked at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in various roles. She was a Cardiovascular Research Scientist from 2017 to 2023, where she contributed to understanding cardiovascular diseases. Additionally, she served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and was involved in a mentorship program as Co-Director for the Women in STEM Leadership Team from 2020 to 2022.
Education and Academic Background
Margaret Ferrari holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Bioengineering from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, completed in 2023. She also earned a Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Rochester in 2017. Her undergraduate studies were at Union College, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering with a minor in Electrical Engineering in 2016.
Research Focus and Achievements
Margaret's research emphasizes the understanding and prognosis of cardiovascular diseases. During her doctoral studies, she developed novel biomarkers using engineering-based machine learning methods for pediatric patients with congenital heart defects. Her work reflects her commitment to innovative research approaches in cardiovascular healthcare.
Leadership and Volunteer Experience
Margaret has held leadership roles, including serving as the Biomedical Engineering Society President at Union College from 2015 to 2016. She has also volunteered at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus from 2017 to 2020, contributing to various initiatives aimed at enhancing the academic environment and supporting fellow students.