Dr. Geoffrey Capraro

Biography

Geoff Capraro, MD, MPH, is a board-certified, practicing pediatric emergency physician and Associate Professor at Brown University. His current research focuses on the application of emerging computer vision technologies to improve monitoring and management of emergency conditions. Additionally, he works on public health interventions that empower citizens to effectively intervene and improve outcomes for individuals experiencing opioid overdoses. Capraro is a member of Brown Physicians Inc.'s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and has led efforts to ensure equitable coronavirus vaccination in the hardest-hit communities in Rhode Island. He co-directs the medical school's Scholarly Concentration in Medical Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. Capraro actively teaches and mentors undergraduate and medical students, residents, and fellows. He co-founded NaloxBox, an organization aimed at enhancing bystander rescue capacity for opioid overdoses, collaborating with the Rhode Island Department of Health and a team of industrial designers to deploy NaloxBoxes across the state and influence national outreach. In addition to his research and teaching, Capraro has contributed to various educational initiatives regarding opioid overdose prevention and management. His commitment to social equity and public health is evident through funded projects that support educational programs and technology innovations in emergency medicine.

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