Alice Matthews, Ph.D. RDCS

Dr. Alice Matthews is an ARDMS-certified cardiac sonographer (RDCS #204043) and Neuroscience Ph.D. graduate who bridges advanced cardiac imaging expertise with cutting-edge artificial intelligence research. With over a decade of clinical experience spanning adult, pediatric, and special populations, she brings a rare combination of hands-on clinical mastery and sophisticated research capabilities to healthcare AI development.

Her specialized training sets her apart in the field. Alice completed one of only two CAAHEP-accredited pediatric echocardiography programs in the United States, mastering advanced neonatal and congenital cardiac imaging techniques through intensive NICU scanning and complex pathology case studies. This elite specialization reflects her commitment to serving the most vulnerable patients, a theme that runs throughout her career from her work as a Patient Advocate at Children's Specialty Center of Nevada to her groundbreaking Ph.D. research on cardiac function in adults with Down syndrome.

Her doctoral dissertation, "Echocardiographic Evaluation of Cardiac Structure, Function, and Ventricular-Arterial Coupling in Adults with Down Syndrome," exemplifies her dedication to underserved populations. This research addresses critical gaps in cardiovascular care for individuals with intellectual disabilities, investigating how exercise interventions affect cardiac health in a population that faces unique healthcare challenges. Her work has been published in leading journals including the Journal of Intellectual Disability Research and International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

Beyond the clinic and laboratory, Alice is a fierce advocate for those who cannot protect themselves. She has served as a medical volunteer for Special Olympics Nevada, contributed to the Medical Down Syndrome Conference, and actively fundraises for GiGi's Playhouse, efforts that have directly enhanced therapeutic and educational programs for children with Down syndrome and their families. This advocacy work isn't peripheral to her research; it's central to her mission of ensuring that advanced medical technologies and AI-driven healthcare innovations reach the populations that need them most.

At DeepNeuro.AI, Alice leverages her clinical expertise and technical skills to advance machine learning applications in cardiovascular diagnostics. Her recent publication on benchmarking large language models for automated clinical trial data extraction demonstrates her ability to translate practical healthcare challenges into innovative AI solutions. She understands the nuances of clinical data because she has collected thousands of echocardiograms herself, a perspective that informs more thoughtful, clinically relevant AI development.

When she's not in the lab or clinic, you'll likely find Alice on roller skates. An avid and highly competitive roller skater, she brings the same focus, precision, and fearlessness to the rink that she applies to her research and patient advocacy work. Whether navigating complex cardiac pathology, developing AI systems, or perfecting her skating technique, Alice approaches every challenge with determination and grace.