Our Team

Built by students. Guided by physicians.

Praxium brings together students, clinicians, and mentors to turn clinical questions into meaningful scholarship — a team focused on making research more accessible, collaborative, and achievable.

Founders

Jacob Wiseman, Co-founder, Co-CEO of The PRAXIUM Clinical CollaborativeJacob WisemanCo-founder, Co-CEO
Ari Weingarten, Co-founder, Co-CEO of The PRAXIUM Clinical CollaborativeAri WeingartenCo-founder, Co-CEO

Executive Leadership

Dren Kullashi, Chief Operating Officer of The PRAXIUM Clinical CollaborativeDren KullashiChief Operating Officer
Isabel Wiseman, Marketing and Advertising of The PRAXIUM Clinical CollaborativeIsabel WisemanMarketing and Advertising
David Stein, Recruitment and Onboarding of The PRAXIUM Clinical CollaborativeDavid SteinRecruitment and Onboarding
YSYisroel StadlerRecruitment and Onboarding
MSMoshe SmithRecruitment and Onboarding

Research & Clinical Advisors

David Weizman, MD, FRCSC, Surgery Research Chair of The PRAXIUM Clinical CollaborativeDavid Weizman, MD, FRCSCSurgery Research Chair

General surgeon and Senior Research Advisor supporting study design, methods, and review.

Joseph Weingarten, MD, Cardiology Research Chair of The PRAXIUM Clinical CollaborativeJoseph Weingarten, MDCardiology Research Chair

Cardiology Research Chair guiding clinical direction and research quality across projects.

Judith Ryba, PhD, Nutrition Research Chair of The PRAXIUM Clinical CollaborativeJudith Ryba, PhDNutrition Research Chair

Brings extensive experience in academic research with specialized expertise in nutrition, emotional eating, and behavioral change.

Michael Ryba, Senior Advisor in Analytics and Artificial Inteligiance of The PRAXIUM Clinical CollaborativeMichael RybaSenior Advisor in Analytics and Artificial Inteligiance

Leads Praxium’s AI & Analytics initiatives, bringing 25+ years of experience in strategy, digital transformation, analytics, and technology-driven innovation.

Interested in building Praxium with us?

Join a growing network of students and physicians working together on clinically meaningful research.