David Wright, MD

Dr. Wright, a tenured Professor and Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine, boasts a distinguished career that intertwines education, innovation, and clinical excellence. As the director of both the Center for Innovation and Discovery in the Acute and Emergent Sciences (IDEAS) and the Emergency Neurosciences Clinical Laboratory, Dr. Wright's expertise is at the forefront of acute neurological conditions research. His leadership in significant clinical trials, such as ProTECT III, and his role in networks like SIREN and Georgia StrokeNet, highlight his substantial clinical trial experience. He also brings inventive prowess, with patents to his name, and collaborative skills through adjunct faculty roles across prestigious institutions like the Georgia Institute of Technology.

With over three decades of involvement in the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM), Dr. Wright has contributed extensively to various committees and editorial boards, underscoring his dedication to the field. His candidacy for the SAEM Foundation Board of Trustees is driven by a desire to leverage his extensive network, fundraising capabilities, and a fervent belief in the vital role of academic emergency medicine. Dr. Wright seeks to guide and support the next generation of emergency medicine professionals, aiming to enhance innovation, education, and patient care within the discipline.