Dr. Ryan McAdams is a neonatologist, artist, and AI researcher who works at the intersection of medicine’s greatest challenges and emerging solutions. A former Air Force physician with global health experience across four continents, Dr. McAdams has witnessed medicine’s stark inequalities—from village clinics in Cambodia to Mongolia’s remote hospitals. These experiences shaped his commitment to democratizing critical care and advancing neuroprotection for the world’s most vulnerable patients.

As Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin and co-founder of NeoMIND-AI, Dr. McAdams develops computer vision systems that guide neonatal procedures and detect physiological patterns invisible to the human eye. His research—spanning bench science, translational studies, and clinical trials—focuses on preventing perinatal brain injury and optimizing neurodevelopmental outcomes. Guided by the belief that every newborn deserves the best possible start in life, his innovations emphasize that technology should advance universal access—ensuring survival and healthy brain development are not determined by geography. Dr. McAdams has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications spanning neonatology, neurodevelopment, global health, and AI innovation.