We are excited to share that Virginia Mason Franciscan Health’s Vlad V. Simianu, MD, MPH, has recently been appointed as medical director of Benaroya Research Institute’s Clinical Research Program.
Since 2018, Dr. Simianu has been a colon and rectal surgeon at Virginia Mason Medical Center, having also conducted research at VMMC since this time. He also serves as medical director for colon and rectal disorders within VMFH’s Center for Digestive Health and is a lead investigator and surgeon for several local and national studies focused on colorectal care.
In his new role, Dr. Simianu will be leading efforts to build and advocate for infrastructure supporting the culture of research at VMMC. Much of this work will be done in collaboration with BRI Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer Margaret McCormick, PhD, who also serves as vice president of research at VMMC; VMFH Chief Academic Officer Ryan Pong, MD; and leadership within BRI’s Clinical Research Program.
