R. Michael Broad, PhD, joined the Foundation in April of 2018 with over 20 years’ experience in the life sciences and 14 years’ experience in healthcare-related businesses, including medical research, research reagents, diagnostics, medical devices and healthcare data & software. As Director of Global Relations, he supports Foundation efforts across the entire spectrum of stakeholders by serving as a liaison between Foundation leadership and the international focused ultrasound research community. Michael graduated with a PhD in Pharmacology from Western University in London, Ontario, Canada and an MBA from the University of Virginia, Darden Graduate School of Business Administration.