Curriculum Vitae

This is a long form, somewhat “academic” style curriculum vitae.

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Tony G. J. Ingram, PhD

Based in Canada

Website: tonyingram.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tgjingram/
GitHub: github.com/toniolio

Summary

PhD neuroscientist and AI product leader who founded and led a neurotechnology startup from concept to clinical pilots at leading institutions (MGH, TIRR Memorial Hermann), raising $5M+ and filing three patents. Currently leads AI initiatives at Clarivate on a drug discovery intelligence platform used by top global pharmaceutical companies: spanning problem definition, evaluation harness design, and shipping production features at enterprise scale. Experience across hospitals, academia, startups, and global enterprise, with a track record of building cross-functional teams and delivering measurable outcomes. Comfortable partnering with regulatory, reimbursement, market-access, and privacy experts to ship safely in healthcare. Through-line: turning technically difficult ideas into reliable systems with clear clinical and business impact.

Executive Highlights

  • Enterprise AI: At Clarivate, advanced an AI agent to enterprise early access (Q4 2025) and built a rigorous evaluation harness; also shipped the first LLM-based search feature and reduced problematic searches by 25%.
  • Neurotech founder to clinical pilots: Founded and led a startup from “0 to 1” – concept to working device and software, including clinical pilots at MGH and TIRR Memorial Hermann; raised $5M+ and filed three patents.
  • Team leadership at two scales: Built a multidisciplinary team from scratch to ship a novel device; now drives cross-functional execution at enterprise scale across engineering, data science, UX, and go-to-market.
  • Research record: 15+ peer-reviewed publications in neuroscience and rehabilitation; PhD thesis recognized with a national academic excellence award.
  • Clinical grounding: Former licensed physiotherapist specializing in neurorehabilitation; translates clinical realities and safety constraints into product decisions.
  • Execution style: Known for clear problem framing, measurable definitions of “good” and “done”, and closing the loop from discovery to shipped product and adoption.

Core Competencies

  • Product leadership: Clear roadmaps and ownership; rigorous evaluation tied to adoption; cross-functional alignment through delivery.
  • AI/ML & search: LLM features; evaluation harnesses (ground truth sets, regression tests); retrieval/search relevance; guardrails for users in regulated industries.
  • Neurotech & BCI: Device and software from concept to clinical pilots; 3 patents; EEG/fNIRS acquisition/processing; motor-imagery-based learning.
  • Clinical, regulatory & market access: Protocol design; 200+ stakeholder interviews; reimbursement pathway & coding strategy; FDA pathfinding (510(k)/De Novo/SaMD); HIPAA/PHI handling.
  • Research & statistics: 15+ peer-reviewed publications; Bayesian hierarchical models; GLM/GAM; reproducible pipelines (R/Python/MATLAB).
  • Leadership & ops: $5M+ raised; built 10-person team; OKRs/roadmaps; partner/vendor management; international startup accelerator experience (CDL, TMCx, HAX).
  • Communication: PRDs and technical docs; grants; workshops/teaching; media.
  • Tools: R, Python, MATLAB, Git; basic SQL; evaluation dashboards; Office/iWork.

Experience

Senior Product Manager – Life Sciences & Healthcare
Clarivate Analytics – Remote
July 2024 – Present

Leading AI product initiatives on a multi-million-dollar drug discovery intelligence platform used by top global pharmaceutical companies; previously owned search quality improvements on a competitive intelligence product.

  • Agentic AI Assistant: Took over leadership of a Drug Discovery AI Assistant program and drove from concept to customer-facing pre-beta, including external testing with 11 users across 9 pharmaceutical companies.
  • User-led discovery: Ran a multi-method discovery program on enterprise pharma (workflow interviews, roundtables, mockup reviews, concept survey) and converted insights into requirements, epics, and a beta/GA plan for an embedded assistant workflow.
  • Agent evaluation harness: Designed an automated evaluation harness using ground-truth “golden questions,” regression testing, comparative approaches, and multi-run variance thinking to quantify answer quality and de-risk releases.
  • Evidence-based strategy pivot: Pivoted product direction based on user feedback and delivery feasibility findings, aligning stakeholders around a more scalable, higher-value approach and maintaining momentum toward beta/GA.
  • Search quality & relevance: Shipped multiple cross-product search improvements to a Competitive Intelligence product suite and rescued an AI-enhanced search launch; improved success on core business-value queries by reducing failed searches from ~75% to <50%.
  • Cross-functional product leadership: Set initiatives and roadmap; aligned Engineering, Data Science, UX, and Product leadership; executed through reorg ambiguity while maintaining delivery momentum.
  • Executive comms & GTM enablement: Authored leadership demo narratives and sales enablement materials that set accurate expectations about capability and maturity, supporting strong enterprise communication and responsible positioning of AI features.

Co-founder & CEO
Axem Neurotechnology Inc. – Halifax, NS
July 2016 – July 2024

Co-founded a start-up that developed through to clinical pilots a novel wearable medical device for neurological conditions, including a neuroimaging system and virtual-care software.

  • Financing: Raised over $5 Million CAD in financing – over $3.2M from investors (local and international) and approximately $2.5M from non-dilutive sources (grants and debt financing).
  • Innovation & Vision: Co-inventor on 3 filed patents, leveraging deep clinical and scientific expertise to conceive of solution.
  • Leadership & Recruiting: Built and led a team of 10 highly qualified professionals (hardware engineers, software developers, data scientists) through complex research and development of a novel wearable device.
  • Strategic Partnerships: Forged strategic partnerships and set up clinical trials with prestigious institutions like Massachusetts General Hospital and TIRR Memorial Hermann.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Conducted over 200 interviews with stakeholders — including patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals (physicians and therapists), health system administrators and payors — to inform product and business development.
  • Business Planning: Recruited and collaborated with business advisors and consultants — including regulatory, reimbursement, market access, health economics, and intellectual property — to craft comprehensive business plan.
  • Commercialization Strategy: Collaborated with senior commercial advisors (Chief Commercial Officer / VP Sales / Head of Growth–level) at digital health companies to evaluate B2C2B, provider and payer channels, and value-based contract structures; developed early pricing and ROI scenarios to support enterprise sales conversations.
  • Reimbursement & Market Access: Hired and directed US reimbursement and market-access consultants; assessed coding and coverage strategies, and payor evidence requirements.
  • Regulatory Strategy: Partnered with experienced regulatory consultants to compare 510(k), De Novo, and potential SaMD classifications; prepared draft FDA pre-submission questions; aligned intended-use statements, evidence plans, and timelines with regulatory milestones.
  • Privacy & Compliance (HIPAA): Authored company HIPAA Privacy and Security policies; mapped PHI data flows and BAA readiness with clinical partners; defined access-control and audit-logging requirements for product implementation.
  • Outcomes & Health Economics: Defined clinical endpoints and study designs for feasibility and usability work; linked validated measures to product metrics and preliminary health-economic assumptions to support payer/provider ROI narratives.
  • Legal & Human Resources: Worked closely with corporate lawyers and human resource consultants to ensure legal compliance and effective human resource management.
  • Award-Winning Presenter: Recognized in several pitch competitions, including first place and finalist awards that financed earliest stages.
  • Networking & Accelerators: Accepted into several esteemed start-up accelerators, including Creative Destruction Lab (Western & Central Canada), Texas Medical Center Accelerator (TMCx) (Houston, USA), HAX Seed Program (Shenzhen, China and San Francisco, USA), and ICT Propel (Halifax, Canada).

Doctoral Researcher & Educator
Department of Psychology & Neuroscience and School of Physiotherapy
Dalhousie University – Halifax, NS
2014 – 2021

Full-time, grant-paid neuroscience researcher, teacher, and physiotherapist instructor while completing a Ph.D. in Neuroscience.

  • Led multiple research projects beyond the scope of doctoral studies, managing research assistants and guiding students, resulting in numerous peer-reviewed publications and presentations at international conferences.
  • Awarded the Certificate of Academic Excellence for Doctoral Thesis by the Canadian Psychological Association, on the recommendation of Dalhousie University Department of Psychology & Neuroscience.
  • Secured multiple scholarships and grants, including Mitacs-Accelerate Entrepreneur grant and an NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship.
  • Leveraged clinical expertise to educate future physiotherapists, instructing in several areas of practice and preparing senior year students for their practical clinical examinations and licensure.

Clinical Physiotherapist
Eastern Health – St. John's, NL
2011 – 2014

Licensed physiotherapist with experience across multiple clinical settings, including Health Sciences Centre (hospital) and L.A. Miller Centre (rehabilitation center). Specialized in treating a diverse range of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.

  • Collaborated with a cross-functional team including physicians, nurses, and various allied health professionals to deliver comprehensive and high-standard care.
  • Provided evidence-based, patient-centered care, tailoring assessments, and treatments to a wide array of clinical and personal patient backgrounds.
  • Managed and mentored a team of physiotherapy support workers and students, enhancing their clinical skills and professional development.
  • Excelled in communicating complex medical concepts in understandable terms, ensuring effective patient education and engagement.
  • Contributed to departmental clinical research while completing an M.Sc. in Kinesiology part-time, as evidenced by my contribution to Kamper et. al. (2018) in Publications.

Health Education Consultant & Content Creator
Independent Initiative – St. John's, NL
2010 – 2014

  • Established and grew educational website and blog, focused on translating exercise science and injury prevention into language accessible for dancers.
  • Authored and sold educational e-books, demonstrating expertise in digital product creation and online marketing, including social media and search engine optimization.
  • Conducted workshops for diverse audiences, from dancers to healthcare professionals, adapting content to their unique needs.
  • Offered research and writing consulting services, distilling complex scientific topics into content understandable by varied audiences.
  • Built a following of over 3,000 healthcare professionals and artists, recognized for translation of the latest research in injury prevention and pain management, in language tailored for general audiences.

Clinical Physiotherapist
ProActive Physiotherapy – St. John's, NL
2009 – 2011

  • Private practice physiotherapist specializing in orthopedic and sports injuries, chronic pain management, and motor vehicle accident rehabilitation.
  • Provided assessment and treatment services to clients with varying needs, emphasizing return to work, sport, and lifestyle.
  • Managed a large caseload, prioritizing positive client relationships while adhering to evidence-based practice to drive the best outcomes.
  • Led and oversaw team of support staff, including kinesiologists, to provide efficient clinical services.
  • Collaborated with administrative staff to optimize reimbursement from client’s insurance, author medical-legal reports, and deliver workers’ compensation documentation, contributing significantly to clinic revenue.

Co-founder & Director
Concrete Roots Productions – Halifax, NS
2008 – 2011

Winner of “Best New Business of the Year” from Halifax Chamber of Commerce. Pioneered a for-profit youth outreach company dedicated to providing physical activity, creative, and leadership opportunities to youth while fostering the urban dance community across Atlantic Canada.

  • Forged partnerships with education sector and community organizations to deliver high impact services to at-risk youth.
  • Developed diverse array of products and services including dance programs, workshops, speaking engagements, and clothing line to drive brand recognition and revenue.
  • Organized and executed high profile dance competitions, performances, and events, demonstrating excellent organizational capabilities.
  • Navigated the challenge of managing diverse artistic talent, including dancers, musicians, and visual artists, honing strong conflict resolution skills and emotional intelligence.
  • Collaborated with partners to manage finances, ultimately turning a passion project into a profitable business venture through strategic planning and fiscal acumen.

Education

Ph.D. in Neuroscience
Department of Psychology & Neuroscience, Faculty of Science
Dalhousie University – Halifax, NS, Canada
2014 – 2021
Supervisor: Dr. Shaun Boe

M.Sc. in Kinesiology
School of Human Kinetics and Recreation
Memorial University – St. John's, NL, Canada
2011 – 2014
Supervisor: Dr. Jeannette Byrne

M.Sc. in Physiotherapy (Clinical)
School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health
Dalhousie University – Halifax, NS, Canada
2007 – 2009
Supervisor: Dr. Marie Earl

B.Sc. in Behavioural Neuroscience
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Science
Memorial University – St. John's, NL, Canada
2002 – 2006

Honors & Awards

  • Certificate of Academic Excellence – Doctoral Thesis (2022)
    • Awarded by Canadian Psychological Association, on the recommendation of Dalhousie University Department of Psychology & Neuroscience
  • Mitacs-Accelerate Entrepreneur (Three Year Project) [Value: $120,000] (2021)
    • Project: “Investigating the potential to enhance post-stroke physical rehabilitation via functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS)”
  • Mitacs-Accelerate Graduate Research Internship Program (Two Year Project) [Value: $80,000] (2019)
    • Project: “Development of clinical functional near-infrared spectroscopy device”
  • Nova Scotia Graduate Scholarship (NSGS) [Value: $15,000] (2018)
  • Canada’s Business Model Competition (CBMC) — Second Place [Value: $15,000] (2017)
  • Dalhousie Collider Start-Up Pitch Competition — First Place [Value: $3,000] (2016)
  • National Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Postgraduate Scholarship – Doctoral (PGS-D) (Two Year Project) [Value: $42,000] (2016)
  • Neurotechnology, Innovation, Commercialization, and Entrepreneurship (NICE) Summer Institute winner — Most Outstanding Pitch for a Start-Up (2015)
  • Rehabilitative and Diagnostic Innovation in Applied NeuroTechnology (RADIANT) Graduate Student Scholarship GraSS – Doctoral (Two Year Project) [Value: $25,000] (2014)
  • Mitacs-Accelerate Graduate Research Internship Program [Value: $15,000] (2014)
    • Project: “The Effects of a Novel Knee Brace Design for Assisting Knee Extension in Healthy Individuals”
  • Finalist for MS Student Poster Competition at The 7th World Congress of Biomechanics (2014)
  • Canada Council for the Arts Travel Grant for Dance Professionals [Value: $400] (2013)
    • Awarded to fund dance injury prevention seminar at international dance festival
  • Halifax Chamber of Commerce Gold for Best New Business of the Year (2011)
    • Awarded to Concrete Roots Productions for their work with youth through creation of dance programming in schools

Publications, Presentations, & Patents

Journal Articles

  1. Solomon, J. P., Hurst, A. J., Kraeutner, S. N., Ingram, T. G. J., & Boe, S. G. (2024). A kinematically complex multi-articular motor skill for investigating implicit motor learning. Psychological Research, 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00426-024-01987-0
  2. Rieger, M., Boe, S. G., Ingram, T. G. J., Bart, V. K. E., & Dahm, S. F. (2023). A theoretical perspective on action consequences in action imagery: internal prediction as an essential mechanism to detect errors. Psychological Research, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00426-023-01812-0
  3. Friesen, C. L., Lawrence, M., Ingram, T. G. J., & Boe, S. G. (2022). Home-based portable fNIRS-derived cortical laterality correlates with impairment and function in chronic stroke. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 16, 1023246. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2022.1023246
  4. Ingram, T. G. J., Hurst, A. J., Solomon, J. P., Stratas, A., & Boe, S. G. (2022). Imagined Movement Accuracy Is Strongly Associated With Drivers of Overt Movement Error and Weakly Associated With Imagery Vividness. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, 48(12), 1362–1372. https://doi.org/10.1037/xhp0001064
  5. Friesen, C. L., Lawrence, M., Ingram, T. G. J., Smith, M. M., Hamilton, E. A., Holland, C. W., Neyedli, H. F., & Boe, S. G. (2022). Portable wireless and fibreless fNIRS headband compares favorably to a stationary headcap-based system. PLOS ONE, 17(7), e0269654. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0269654
  6. Ingram, T. G. J., King, J. L., & Crowder, N. A. (2019). Divisive Inhibition Prevails During Simultaneous Optogenetic Activation of All Interneuron Subtypes in Mouse Primary Visual Cortex. Frontiers in Neural Circuits, 13, 40. https://doi.org/10.3389/fncir.2019.00040
  7. Duncan, C., Ingram, T., Mansfield, A., McIlroy, W., & Byrne, J. (2018). Differences in Lower Limb Muscle Activation and Centre of Pressure Movement Between Expert Workers and Novices in Simulated Maritime Environments. IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors. https://doi.org/10.1080/24725838.2018.1450309
  8. Ingram, T. G. J., Solomon, J. P., Westwood, D. A., & Boe, S. G. (2018). Movement related sensory feedback is not necessary for learning to execute a motor skill. Behavioural Brain Research, 359, 135–142. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2018.10.030
  9. Kamper, S., Haanstra, T., Simmons, K., Kay, M., Ingram, T., Byrne, J., … Hall, A. (2018). What Do Patients with Chronic Spinal Pain Expect from Their Physiotherapist? Physiotherapy Canada, 70(1), 36–41. https://doi.org/10.3138/ptc.2016-58
  10. Kraeutner, S. N., Ingram, T. G., & Boe, S. G. (2017). The effector independent nature of motor imagery: Evidence from rTMS induced inhibition to the primary motor cortices. Neuropsychologia, 97, 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuropsychologia.2017.01.023
  11. Ingram, T., Roddick, J., & Byrne, J. (2016). Is gamma loop dysfunction related to bilateral inhibition in anterior knee pain? Muscle & Nerve, 53(2), 280–286. https://doi.org/10.1002/mus.24705
  12. Duncan, C. A., Ingram, T., Mansfield, A., Byrne, J., & McIlroy, W. (2016). Population Differences in Postural Response Strategy Associated with Exposure to a Novel Continuous Perturbation Stimuli: Would Dancers Have Better Balance on a Boat? PLOS ONE, 11(11), e0165735. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0165735
  13. Ingram, T. G., Kraeutner, S. N., Solomon, J. P., Westwood, D. A., & Boe, S. G. (2016). Skill acquisition via motor imagery relies on both motor and perceptual learning. Behavioral Neuroscience, 130(2), 252–60. https://doi.org/10.1037/bne0000126
  14. Ingram, T. G., Duncan, C. A., Mansfield, A., Byrne, J. M., & McIlroy, W. E. (2016). The influence of previous experiences on participant performance during maritime simulation testing. Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science, 17(3), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1080/1463922X.2016.1138153
  15. Ingram, T., Silvernail, J., Benz, L., & Flynn, T. (2013). November 2013 Letter to the Editor-in-Chief. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 43(11), 849–851. https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2013.0203

Book Chapters

  1. Ingram, T. (2022). Hip Hop Dance and Injury Prevention. In M. Fogarty & I. K. Johnson (Eds.), The Oxford Handbook of Hip Hop Dance Studies. Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190247867.013.12

Abstracts & Theses

  1. Ingram, T. G. J. (2021). Mechanisms Underlying the Learning of Skilled Movement Execution via Motor Imagery. Dalhousie University (Ph.D. Thesis). https://dalspace.library.dal.ca/handle/10222/80766
  2. Ingram, T. G. (2014). Is Bilateral Quadriceps Inhibition in Unilateral Anterior Knee Pain Attributable to Gamma Loop Dysfunction? Memorial University (Unpublished M.Sc. Thesis).
  3. Ingram, T., Lee, D., Petten, S. (2009). A Pilot Study: The Effects of a Vibrotactile Biofeedback Balance Prosthesis on Postural Control and Balance during a Sensory Organization Test (SOT) Using the Equitest System, for Healthy Controls. Dalhousie University (Unpublished M.Sc. Physiotherapy Thesis).

Oral Presentations

  1. Hamilton, T., Rishe, K., McKiernan, S., DiCarlo, J., Goedeken, S., Ingram, T., Friesen, C., Meier, E., Young, M., Lin, D.J. (2022). Combining portable functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) and an intensive telerehabilitation program to augment upper extremity motor recovery after stroke. Oral Presentation. Symposium of Western Australian Neuroscience. Perth, WA.
  2. Rishe, K., Hamilton, T., McKiernan, S., DiCarlo, J., Goedeken, S., Ingram, T., Friesen, C., Meier, E., Young, M., Lin, D.J. (2022). Novel Clinical Trial of Portable Near-Infrared Spectroscopy-based (fNIRS) Brain Computer Interface to Augment Upper Extremity Motor Recovery after Stroke. Oral Presentation. Medical Rehabilitation Research Resource Network (MR3) Scientific Retreat; Rehabilitation Clinical Trials: Innovations, Designs and Tribulations. Charleston, SC (Virtual).
  3. Duncan, C. A., Byrne, J.M., Mansfield, A., Ingram, T., Jones, S., Borrelli, J., McIlroy, W. E. (2016). Every step you take: The influence of long term previous experiences on balance control. Presented at the 2016 National Fall Prevention Conference. Calgary, AB, Canada.
  4. Ingram, T., Boe, S. (2015). Inducing Spike Timing Dependent Plasticity in the Human Brain Through Paired Associative Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. Presented at Psychology and Neuroscience 41st Annual Graham Goddard In-House Conference. Halifax, NS, Canada.

Poster Presentations

  1. Rishe, K., Goedeken, S., DiCarlo, J., McKiernan, S., Hamilton, T., Lawrence, M., Friesen, C., Ingram, T., & Lin, D. (2024). Predictors of Response to an Upper Extremity Telerehabilitation-Home Practice Program after Stroke: An Interim Analysis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 105(4), e95. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2024.02.268
  2. Friesen, C., Ingram, T., Lawrence, M., Boe, S. (2019). Assessing the performance of a novel fNIRS device designed to measure motor cortex activity in a clinical setting: pilot study in healthy adults. Presented at Canadian Stroke Congress. Ottawa, Ontario.
  3. Ingram, T.G.J., Boe, S.G. (2017). Feedback restriction disrupts learning via physical practice but not motor imagery. Presented at the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping. Vancouver, Canada.
  4. Kraeutner, S., Ingram, T., Boe, S. (2016). Imagine that! Examining the contribution of the primary motor cortices to MI-based skill acquisition. Accepted to the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping. Geneva, Switzerland.
  5. Friesen C. L., Ingram, T. G. J., Gionfriddo, A., Bardouille, T., Boe, S. G. (2016). Connectivity and Network Dynamics During Imagined and Overt Movement of an Ecologically Valid Task. Accepted to the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping. Geneva, Switzerland.
  6. Duncan, C. A., Ingram, T., Mansfield, A., Byrne, J. M., & McIlroy, W. E. (2015). Previous Experiences and Central Set Development to Complex Moving Environments: Would Dancers Make Good Seafarers? Presented at International Society for Posture and Gait Research World Congress. Seville, Spain.
  7. Hall, A., Byrne, J., Setliff, A., Simmons, K., Ingram, T., Roddick, J., Kay, M., Kamper, S. (2015). Expectations of patients with low back pain seeking physiotherapy treatment. Presented at PriFor 2015, the seventh annual Primary Healthcare Partnership Forum. St. John’s, NL, Canada.
  8. Ingram, T. G., Roddick, J. M., Byrne, J. M. (2014). Bilateral Quadriceps Inhibition in Unilateral Anterior Knee Pain is Not Attributable to Gamma Loop Dysfunction. Presented at The 7th World Congress of Biomechanics. Finalist for MS Student Award. Boston, MA, United States.
  9. Halperin, I., Aboodarda, S. J., Ingram, T. G., & Behm D. G. (2014). Knee extension fatigue attenuates repeated force production of the elbow flexors. Presented at The 2014 Wingate Congress of Exercise and Sport Sciences. Natanyia, Israel.

Patents

  1. Friesen, C., Ingram, T. G. J., Lawrence, M. (Filed 2022). Functional Neuroimaging Biomarkers of Brain Injury Recovery and Uses Thereof (US Provisional Patent Application No. 63/411,240). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Status: in provisional phase, plan to file internationally via PCT.
  2. Ingram, T. G. J., Friesen, C. (Filed 2021). Brain injury rehabilitation method utilizing brain activity monitoring (Canadian Patent Application No. 3185760). Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO). Status: pending in US, CA, EP via WIPO (PCT) WO2022/036447.
  3. Friesen, C., Ingram, T. G. J., Hamilton, E. A., Lawrence, M., Leuschen, K. R., Smith, M. M., Haliburton, L. M., Murphy, C.D. (Filed 2019). Apparatus and method for monitoring brain activity (U.S. Patent No. US17/256,469). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Status: pending in US, CA, EP, AU via WIPO (PCT) WO2020/006647.

Teaching

Instructing Positions

Physiotherapy 6107: Neurological Physiotherapy Practice
School of Physiotherapy, Dalhousie University
Sept – Dec 2016
Professor: Dr. Gail Creaser

Physiotherapy 6108: Integrated Practice
School of Physiotherapy, Dalhousie University
Mar – Apr 2016
Professor: Dr. Marie Earl

Physiotherapy 5105: Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
School of Physiotherapy, Dalhousie University
Jan – Apr 2016
Professor: Dr. Sandra Curwin

Physiotherapy 6107: Neurological Physiotherapy Practice
School of Physiotherapy, Dalhousie University
Sept – Dec 2015
Professor: Dr. Gail Creaser

Physiotherapy 5105: Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
School of Physiotherapy, Dalhousie University
Jan – Apr 2015
Professor: Dr. Sandra Curwin

Physiotherapy 5103: Movement and Exercise Science
School of Physiotherapy, Dalhousie University
Jan – Apr 2015
Professor: Dr. Derek Rutherford

Teaching Assistantships

Psychology 2501: Statistical Methods I
Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Dalhousie University
Sept – Dec 2015
Professor: Dr. Sophie Jacques

Neuroscience 2007: Methods and Principles in Neuroscience
Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Dalhousie University
Sept – Dec 2014
Professor: Dr. Tara Perrot

Training

Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Post-Doctoral Fellow
School of Physiotherapy, Dalhousie University – Halifax, NS
Oct 2021 – Sept 2023
Supervisor: Dr. Shaun Boe.

  • Project: “Investigating the potential to enhance post-stroke physical rehabilitation via functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS)”, funded via MITACS Entrepreneur Accelerate grant in collaboration with Axem Neurotechnology Inc.

Internships & Research Assistantships

Intern Biomechanist
Spring Loaded Technology – Halifax, NS
Jun 2014 – Sept 2014

  • Conducted research via Mitacs Accelerate and industry partner funded study: “The Effects of a Novel Knee Brace Design for Assisting Knee Extension in Healthy Individuals.”

Research Assistant
Department of Research, Eastern Health – St. John’s, NS
Aug 2013 – May 2014

  • Recruited patients and conducted primary research for Clinical Trial: “Expectations of patients with low back pain seeking physiotherapy.”

Clinical Placements

Physiotherapy student
ProActive Physiotherapy – St. John's, NL
Jul – Aug 2009

  • Private Practice – Acute and Chronic Pain, Orthopedic and Sports Injury, Motor Vehicle Accident, General Practice.

Physiotherapy student
Eastern Health – St. John's, NL
Jun – Jul 2009

  • Janeway Children’s Hospital – Pediatric Neurological Rehabilitation

Physiotherapy student
Capital Health – Halifax, NS
Jan – Feb 2009

  • Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre – Outpatient Neurological Rehabilitation

Physiotherapy student
Capital Health – Dartmouth, NS
Jun – Jul 2008

  • Dartmouth General Hospital – Inpatient and Outpatient Orthopedics

Physiotherapy student
Capital Health – Halifax, NS
Jan – Feb 2008

  • Queen Elizabeth II Hospital – General Medicine and Thoracic Surgery

Credentials

Licensed Physiotherapist
2009 – 2020

Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists (2014-2020).
Newfoundland and Labrador College of Physiotherapists (2009-2014).

Certificates

  • CS50’s Introduction to Programming with Python – Certificate – CS50 (Harvard). Link: https://certificates.cs50.io/c20a25ab-e3ac-4dc1-8fa4-9ee63c87009f (2025, Dec 29)
  • Linear Algebra for Machine Learning and Data Science – Course Certificate – Coursera (DeepLearning.AI). (2025, Sep 25)
  • HIPAA Security – Certificate of Completion – HIPAATraining.com (Expired Feb 5, 2026). (2024)
  • HIPAA Awareness for Business Associates – Certificate of Completion – HIPAATraining.com (Expired Jan 30, 2026). (2024)
  • Certificate in Translational Neurotechnology (TNT I) – Dalhousie University (2015)
  • Introduction to the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. Certificate (# 2015-172) – Dalhousie University. (2015)
  • The Data Scientist’s Toolbox – Completed with Distinction – Johns Hopkins University via Coursera. (2014)
  • Statistical Analysis of fMRI Data – Completed – Johns Hopkins University via Coursera. (2014)
  • Statistics in Medicine – Completed with Distinction – Stanford Online via OpenEdX. (2013)
  • Think Again: How to Reason and Argue – Completed with Distinction – Duke University via Coursera. (2013)

Professional Development

Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) | Health (Vancouver) & Super Session (Toronto)
Startup mentorship program for health tech start-ups – Vancouver, BC, Canada
2019

Texas Medical Center Accelerator (TMCx)
Startup accelerator for digital health start-ups – Houston, Texas, USA
2019

HAX Seed Program
Startup Accelerator for hardware start-ups – Shenzhen, China
2018

ICT Propel | Launch Accelerator
Startup Accelerator for ICT start-ups – Halifax, NS, Canada
2017

Starting Lean: How to Build a Startup
Rowe School of Business, Dalhousie University – Halifax, NS, Canada
2016

Neurotechnology, Innovation, Commercialization and Entrepreneurship (NICE)
RADIANT Summer Institute, Dalhousie University – Halifax, NS, Canada
2015

Practical Aspects of Clinical Exercise Prescription
Dr. Scotty Butcher and Chad Benko – Canadian Physiotherapy Association – Halifax, NS, Canada
2015

'L.E.A.D.S.' Healthcare Leadership Seminar
Allied Health Leadership Committee – St. John’s, NL, Canada
2013

Chronic Disease Prevention and Management
Dr. Tanya Packer and Dr. Joan Versnel – St. John’s, NL, Canada
2012

Pain Science and Recovery
Neil Pearson, PT, Chair CPA Pain Science Division – St. John’s, NL, Canada
2011

Advanced Orthotic Therapy
Dr. Alan Lustig – The Orthotic Group – St. John’s, NL, Canada
2010

Custom Orthotic Therapy
Dr. Alan Lustig – The Orthotic Group – St. John’s, NL, Canada
2010

Exercise for Chronic Low Back Pain
Prof. Stuart McGill – St. John’s, NL, Canada
2009

Understanding and Managing Acute and Chronic Pain
Barrett L. Dorko, PT – Halifax, NS, Canada
2008

Memberships

Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) Member
2007 – 2020

Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists (NSCP)
2014 – 2020

Ethics Internal Review Board
Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Dalhousie University
2015 – 2016

Colloquium Committee
Dalhousie Association of Graduate Students in Psychology (DAGSiP)
2014 – 2015

Professional Practice Issues Committee Member
Newfoundland and Labrador College of Physiotherapists (NLCP)
2012 – 2014

Newfoundland and Labrador College of Physiotherapists (NLCP) Member
2009 – 2014

Interviews & Media Relations

Ontario Brain Institute. (2023). Ontario Brain Institute announces $600,000 in funding through Canada's largest early stage neurotechnology venture award. newswire.ca

Healy, P. (2023). More internship opportunities created for students with $13 million provincial investment. The Laker. thelaker.ca

MotusAcademy. (2022). 3rd Webinar Series (Fall Edition): From Rehab Tech to Starting your Business! YouTube

Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation. (2021). Meet the Canadian Startup Revolutionizing at-Home Stroke Recovery. cabhi.com

Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation. (2020). Meet the Finalists of CABHI's MC² Market Readiness Program. cabhi.com

Harms, N. (2019). TMCx companies plant Houston roots with pilots, partnerships, and more. InnovationMap. houston.innovationmap.com

Lee, J. (2018). Axem Builds Headset at China’s HAX. Entrevestor. entrevestor.com

Hargrove, T. (2013). Interview with Tony Ingram from BBoy Science. Better Movement. bettermovement.org

Ravindra, M. M. (2013). Making Waves: Tony Ingram. The Dance Current. 16 (1): 10

Osmond, M. (2013). Breaking science. Gazette. 45 (8): pp. 1, 11

Lien, E. (2012). Dropping Science. The Scope. 8 (7): pp. 12-14

Hampson, M. (2011). Youth on the move. Dal News. dal.ca

Selected Artistic Works

Choreographer and Performer
2008 Canada Dance Festival
Invited performance: 'The Cypher' by Koala Corps

Choreographer and Performer
2007 Canada Dance Festival
Invited Performance: 'Hip Hop 360' by East Rock Crew

References

Available upon request.