Our Team

Meet the people behind ASPIRE Lab.

Principal Investigator

Steve Keller, MD, PhD

Principal Investigator

steven.keller@jhmi.edu

MIT (2000)

Stanford (2006)

Mass General

Johns Hopkins

Steve Keller Steve Keller alternate

Our Leader

Zeus leads our organization with the same commanding presence he brings to Mount Olympus. With expertise in strategic leadership and divine intervention, he oversees all major decisions and ensures our success with thunderous determination.

Early Life

Zeus was the son of Cronus and Rhea. He was the youngest of his siblings, and the only one who was not swallowed by his father. He was also the only one who was not castrated by his father.

Leadership Style

Zeus is a strong leader who is not afraid to make tough decisions. He is a great communicator and is able to inspire his team to greatness. He is also a great listener and is able to understand the needs of his team.

Key Accomplishments

Zeus has overthrown his father, Cronus, and freed his siblings from their imprisonment. He has also sired many children with his many lovers. He is the king of the gods and the ruler of Mount Olympus.

Fun Facts

Zeus is the king of the gods and the ruler of Mount Olympus. He is the god of the sky, thunder, lightning, and law. He is also the god of the sun, moon, and stars. He is the father of the Greek gods. He is the husband of Hera. He is the brother of Poseidon and Hades.

Current Members

Qihong Wang, MD, MSc

Senior Research Analyst

qwang26@jh.edu qihongwang

Shanghai Medical College (1999)

Fudan University (1993)

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (2001)

Research Interests: Animal survival surgery and microsurgical techniques

Sung-Min Cho, DO, MHS.

Physician

csungmi1@jhmi.edu

Ohio University

Cleveland Clinic

Johns Hopkins

Research Interests: Acute brain injury in critically ill patients, particularly those undergoing ECMO

Ian R. Woodward, PhD

Research Analyst

irw-jh ianrwoodward

University of Delaware

North Carolina State

Research Interests: Developing multimodal models to inform management of lung health

Hobbies: Supplying the lab with seasonal gelato flavors

Rima Othman, MD

Postdoc

othmanrima25@gmail.com rima-othman

University of Balamand (2020)

University of Balamand (2024)

Research Interests: Acute lung injury and ARDS, advanced cardiopulmonary physiology in critical illness.

Hobbies: Outside the lab, I enjoy traveling, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.

Mingfeng Cao

PhD Candidate

mcao10@jhu.edu

Duke Kunshan University (2022)

Johns Hopkins (2024)

Research Interests: Closed-Loop Control for ECMO Automation

Past Members