Ahmed Elsayyad

Ahmed Elsayyad

Miami, Florida, United States
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I am the Co-Founder and President of Ostro (formerly Rxdefine), an AI company offering…

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    Ostro

    Miami, Florida, United States

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    Miami, Florida, United States

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    Greater New York City Area

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    Baltimore, MD

Education

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    The Johns Hopkins University

    Most Distinguished Senior Researcher

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    • President of the Hopkins Undergraduate Bioethics Society
    • Presiding Officer of the Academic Ethics Board
    • Presiding Officer of the Student Conduct Board
    • Member of Alpha Phi Omega
    • Inducted into the Delta Omega (Public Health Honors Society)
    • Staff Reader at the Undergraduate Philosophy Journal

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Publications

  • An Ethical Framework for the Routine Randomization of Medical Therapies

    International Journal of Ethics

    Elsayyad, Ahmed S. "An Ethical Framework for the Routine Randomization of Medical Therapies." International Journal of Ethics 10.4 (2015): n. pag. Print.

  • An Ethical Framework for the Routine Randomization of Medical Therapies

    Patient Rights: Ethical Perspectives, Emerging Developments and Global Challenges

    In the past 50 years, ethical concerns concerning human experimentation have arisen with the advancement of new medical research and technology. While the benefits of human experimentation are well known in the fields of biology, psychology, sociology, and medicine, the conditions of human subject research have been persistently controversial. This book discusses ethical perspectives, emerging developments and global challenged of patient rights. Topics include effective medical informed…

    In the past 50 years, ethical concerns concerning human experimentation have arisen with the advancement of new medical research and technology. While the benefits of human experimentation are well known in the fields of biology, psychology, sociology, and medicine, the conditions of human subject research have been persistently controversial. This book discusses ethical perspectives, emerging developments and global challenged of patient rights. Topics include effective medical informed consent; rights to health and dental care; the ethics of HIV screening targeted to the seriously mentally ill; and problems in ethics for medical publication.

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  • An Ethical Analysis of Banning Free Pharmaceutical Samples

    Advances in Medicine and Biology

    This continuing series gathers and presents original research results on the leading edge of medicine and biology. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial topical data across a broad spectrum. Topics discussed in this book include documenting and describing the methods and value of medication therapy management programs; immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome in cryptococcal meningitis; growth hormone deficiency in children; the barrier function of…

    This continuing series gathers and presents original research results on the leading edge of medicine and biology. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial topical data across a broad spectrum. Topics discussed in this book include documenting and describing the methods and value of medication therapy management programs; immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome in cryptococcal meningitis; growth hormone deficiency in children; the barrier function of retinal pigment epithelium; the use of lateral access in lumbar spondylolisthesis; clinical effects of Yokukansan for tension-type headaches; myocardial hypertrophy and periodontal disease; evaluation of national drug policy in Sudan; mucosally-restricted leishmaniasis in the old and new world; results of pharmacist’s intervention in a geriatric outpatient clinics based on potentially inappropriate prescribing criteria; and a short commentary on an ethical analysis of banning free pharmaceutical samples.

  • Do Intuitions Carry Evidential Weight in Epistemology

    Prometheus

    Elsayyad, Ahmed S. "Do Intuitions Carry Evidential Weight in Epistemology?" Prometheus (2014): n. pag. 22 Sept. 2014. Web.

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  • Informed Consent for Comparative Effectiveness Trials [Letter to Editor]

    New England Journal of Medicine

    N Engl J Med 2014; 370:1958-1960 May 15, 2014 DOI: 10.1056/NEJMc1403310

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  • Does Justice Require Assisting Families with Developmentally Disabled Children?

    The Ethical Biologist

    Elsayyad, A. S. (2014). Does Justice Require Assisting Families with Developmentally Disabled Children? The Ethical Biologist, 2, 6-9.

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Patents

  • MACHINE LEARNING-BASED ALGORITHMS FOR IMPROVED GENERATION OF A SEARCH RESPONSE

    Filed US 34044/70000

    The present disclosure relates to systems/architectures leveraging machine learning and, more particularly, to improving search response generation utilizing multiple search engines and machine learning techniques.

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Honors & Awards

  • Inc. Best in Business 2025: Best AI Implementation

    Inc

    Ostro has been named to the Inc. Best in Business 2025 list for AI, a recognition that highlights companies using innovation to create meaningful, positive impact.

  • MM&M Best Places to Work 2025

    MM&M

    This small and innovative healthcare technology company is noted for making employees feel that they have a true stake in the business.

  • Guinness World Records Title Holder: "Most users to take an online artificial intelligence in health literacy lesson in 24 hours"

    Guinness World Records

    Ostro, Havas Health Network receive Guinness record for online AI health literacy lesson. Ostro, a patient engagement platform for the life sciences industry, and the Havas Health Network announced that their virtual course has been granted a Guinness World Records certificate for the most users to take an online AI in health literacy lesson in 24 hours.

    The course entitled, "The Power of AI for Health Literacy – Challenges and Opportunities for the Future of Life Sciences," consisted…

    Ostro, Havas Health Network receive Guinness record for online AI health literacy lesson. Ostro, a patient engagement platform for the life sciences industry, and the Havas Health Network announced that their virtual course has been granted a Guinness World Records certificate for the most users to take an online AI in health literacy lesson in 24 hours.

    The course entitled, "The Power of AI for Health Literacy – Challenges and Opportunities for the Future of Life Sciences," consisted of six interactive modules guided by industry experts. It covered the fundamentals of AI, its ethical use and the changing compliance landscape.

    Participants completed the 30-minute course and quiz via a verified registration system that met all Guinness World Record evidence requirements.

  • Innovative Consumer Tech & Wellness Award: Screen for Type 1 Campaign

    PM360

    Sanofi's "Screen for Type 1" campaign has been honored with PM360's 2024 Innovative Consumer Tech & Wellness Award. This initiative enhances early detection of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) through a personalized, tech-enabled support platform. In collaboration with Ostro, Sanofi developed screenfortype1.com, offering live access to diabetes counselors and a 24/7 virtual assistant. These resources provide real-time information on T1D, screening options, and tools like a Doctor Discussion Guide and a…

    Sanofi's "Screen for Type 1" campaign has been honored with PM360's 2024 Innovative Consumer Tech & Wellness Award. This initiative enhances early detection of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) through a personalized, tech-enabled support platform. In collaboration with Ostro, Sanofi developed screenfortype1.com, offering live access to diabetes counselors and a 24/7 virtual assistant. These resources provide real-time information on T1D, screening options, and tools like a Doctor Discussion Guide and a Type 1 Risk Quiz. Since the introduction of live counselors, user engagement has significantly increased, with over 1,800 patients and caregivers utilizing the platform in Q3 2024.

  • Top 100 Healthcare Technology Companies 2024

    The Healthcare Technology Report

    The Healthcare Technology Report is pleased to announce its annual awards for The Top 100 Healthcare Technology Companies. These companies are leading a charge that sees the industry headed toward a $1 trillion market size by the end of the decade. From software to medical devices to biotechnology to wearables and beyond, these companies showcase the best of what modern ingenuity has to offer for every living citizen around the globe. Among the various innovative technologies represented, it is…

    The Healthcare Technology Report is pleased to announce its annual awards for The Top 100 Healthcare Technology Companies. These companies are leading a charge that sees the industry headed toward a $1 trillion market size by the end of the decade. From software to medical devices to biotechnology to wearables and beyond, these companies showcase the best of what modern ingenuity has to offer for every living citizen around the globe. Among the various innovative technologies represented, it is worth highlighting that this year saw Artificial Intelligence make its way into many different areas of the healthcare sector.

  • Medtech Breakthrough Awards - 2023

    MedTech Breakthrough

    CooperSurgical® and Ostro Named Best Patient Education Solution in the 7th Annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards. CooperSurgical, a global leader in women's healthcare, and Ostro, a healthcare engagement platform for consumers and healthcare providers, have been selected as "Best Patient Education Solution" in the 7th annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards. This year over 4,000 of the top companies, technologies, and products in the global health and medical technology market from over 17 different…

    CooperSurgical® and Ostro Named Best Patient Education Solution in the 7th Annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards. CooperSurgical, a global leader in women's healthcare, and Ostro, a healthcare engagement platform for consumers and healthcare providers, have been selected as "Best Patient Education Solution" in the 7th annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards. This year over 4,000 of the top companies, technologies, and products in the global health and medical technology market from over 17 different countries competed.

  • Forbes 30 Under 30 Healthcare

    Forbes

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  • Rosalind Davis Merit Medical Scholarship

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    This award is given to students who have matriculated to Icahn School of Medicine via FlexMed, demonstrated dedication and excellence in their academic achievements and distinguished themselves in areas that are aligned with our mission - patient care, research and service. This Merit Scholarship provides students with $20,000 towards medical school.

  • Delta Omega

    Johns Hopkins Delta Omega Alpha Chapter

    Elected to associate membership in the national public health honor society, Delta Omega. The Johns Hopkins Delta Omega Alpha Chapter has selected members based on demonstrated academic excellence and potential for making significant contributions to the field of public health.

  • Most Distinguished Senior Thesis in Public Health

    Johns Hopkins University Department of Public Health

    This is award is given to the best senior thesis in the honors department for public health studies. My thesis was titled, “Comparative Effectiveness Research: Investigating Patient Views on Alternative Consent Models.”

  • The Arthur O. Lovejoy Undergraduate Research Award in Philosophy

    Dean of Johns Hopkins University

    The Dean’s Undergraduate Research Awards (DURA) are designed to promote independent research projects among our exceptional undergraduate students in the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences. These awards, which range from $500 to $3,000, will enable undergraduates in KSAS to pursue original research, work closely with a Hopkins faculty mentor, and advance knowledge for the world.

Languages

  • Arabic

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Organizations

  • GLG

    Global Health Scholar

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    GLG is the world's leading membership for professional learning. Business leaders, investors, consultants, social entrepreneurs, and other top professionals rely on GLG to learn in short- and long-term engagements from more than 500,000 members and other experts. Clients partner with GLG to address their most complex strategic challenges, make better business decisions, and advance their careers through conversations, mentorships, small group convenings, surveys, and other interactions--all…

    GLG is the world's leading membership for professional learning. Business leaders, investors, consultants, social entrepreneurs, and other top professionals rely on GLG to learn in short- and long-term engagements from more than 500,000 members and other experts. Clients partner with GLG to address their most complex strategic challenges, make better business decisions, and advance their careers through conversations, mentorships, small group convenings, surveys, and other interactions--all within a rigorous compliance framework.

  • Alpha Phi Omega

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