Meet an ALS Invested Company Synchron EDIT

Charles Poeppelman and Chris Randby co-lead Market Development at Synchron, where they focus globally on driving community awareness, empowering knowledge, and fostering relationships around implantable Brain Computer Interface (iBCI) technology. Dr. Haithcock is a full-time practicing neuroradiologist in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area and currently holds a faculty appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor (Affiliated) of Medical Education at Texas A&M Health Science Center. Dr. Haithcock’s wife, Kelly, was diagnosed with ALS in August of 2022 and he currently serves as her primary caregiver along with being an advocate for ALS patients and their families. Charles Poeppelman, MS, CCC-SLP Charles Poeppelman is a licensed and nationally (ASHA) certified speech-language pathologist that has presented internationally on topics covering complex access systems, accessibility, and clinical training on assistive technology. Based in Ohio, Charles enjoys exploring nature and spending time with his wife and three daughters. Chris Randby Chris’ career spans neuroendovascular, emergency medicine, and breast oncology start-ups. He’s held roles of increasing seniority across Training, Product Management, and Sales. Chris lives in southern California with his wife and their three children. On a typical weekend, you’ll likely find him coaching youth sports teams (flag football and soccer), training for HYROX, or cruising through Trabuco Canyon on his Harley. Jeffrey Haithcock, M.D. Jeffrey A. Haithcock, MD is a full-time practicing neuroradiologist in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area and currently holds a faculty appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor (Affiliated) of Medical Education at Texas A&M Health Science Center. He previously served in the role of Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) for the large, sub-specialized radiology practice where he is currently a partner. Dr. Haithcock received his bachelor’s degree in Zoology from Michigan State University and his MD degree from The Ohio State University. He completed Internal Medicine internship and Diagnostic Radiology residency at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, and subsequently completed fellowships in both Diagnostic Neuroradiology and Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Haithcock is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology with a certificate of added qualification (CAQ) in Neuroradiology, and holds senior memberships in the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery and the American Society of Neuroradiology. Dr. Haithcock’s wife, Kelly, was diagnosed with ALS in August of 2022 and he currently serves as her primary caregiver along with being an advocate for ALS patients and their families. #Synchron #AssistiveTechnology als.COMMUNITY is a free, one-stop platform for everyone impacted by ALS. We bring together patients, caregivers, family, clinicians, and researchers to share, learn, and connect. Join our community today: www.als.community Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/als.community/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/als.community #ALS