Nadine B.

Afari, MS

Program Associate, Research & Education

Rady Children's Health & University of California, Irvine (UCI)

Nadine has a background in systems engineering and partners with business operators to drive lasting change, consistent growth, and superior returns in healthcare. An expert in strategy and partnership design, she brings the right stakeholders together to advance research, innovation, and clinical outcomes. Her work integrates medical devices and technology solutions with the expertise of clinicians, engineers, data scientists, patients, research partners, and capital resources. With strengths in program design, project management, stakeholder engagement, and resource optimization, Nadine accelerates the translation of scientific discoveries into real-world applications while addressing barriers to productivity and implementation.

Nadine is passionate about accelerating the translation of scientific discoveries into practical applications, while identifying and addressing the barriers to productivity, innovation, research infrastructure, and implementation. By championing continuous improvement across healthcare and research ecosystems, Nadine aims to enhance the quality of care for patients and their families. With a deep understanding of both the technical and human elements of healthcare, Nadine strives to create solutions that bridge the gap between science, engineering & technology, and real-world clinical needs. Outside of her professional endeavors, Nadine is passionate about dance, pilates, travel, and art.