J. Scott VanEpps, MD, PhD

Dr. VanEpps is an associate professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine and the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan. He is also a faculty member in the Biointerfaces Institute and the Michigan Center for Integrative Research in Critical Care. His research focuses on life-threatening infections, particularly those related to implantable medical devices.

Dr. VanEpps earned bachelor's degrees in molecular biology and chemical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh before entering the Medical Scientist Training Program, where he obtained both his medical degree and PhD in bioengineering. He completed his residency in emergency medicine at the University of Michigan/St. Joseph Mercy Hospital and subsequently joined the faculty at the University of Michigan. He is board certified in emergency medicine.

During his doctoral training, Dr. VanEpps studied the relationship between cardiovascular biomechanics and the development of coronary artery disease. He has extensive experience in computational modeling, including finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics. His work integrates engineering principles with emergency medicine to advance the understanding and treatment of critical infections.

Dr. VanEpps has been a member of the SAEM Foundation Board of Trustees since 2018, serving as secretary-treasurer, a member-at-large, president-elect, and most recently as the 2024-2025 president. A former recipient of an SAEM Research Training Grant, he is deeply familiar with the impact of SAEM-funded research.