Peter Small

Peter Small is a dynamic global health leader whose career spans clinical medicine, academic research, product development, and innovative health delivery, with a specific expertise in infectious diseases. Currently serving as the Chief Medical Officer at Hyfe, Peter has been instrumental since August 2021 in developing acoustic tools for respiratory diagnostics and monitoring. These tools, which are revolutionizing the way coughs are analyzed and understood, leverage the world's largest cough dataset and machine learning to provide valuable insights for researchers and medical professionals worldwide.

In addition to his role at Hyfe, Peter is an active member investor with the SeaChange Fund since April 2020, where he contributes to early-stage startups by harnessing the unique blend of Pacific Northwest culture, technology, and talent. His tenure as a Visiting Research Scholar and then as the Founding Director of the Global Health Institute at Stony Brook University from 2015 to 2021 showcases his commitment to bridging cultures and transforming innovative ideas into impactful health programs.

Peter's background also includes pivotal roles at Global Good/GH Labs, where, as Senior Director of Global Health Technologies, he led efforts in developing technologies to improve health in low and middle-income countries. With a comprehensive career that has seen him as a physician at UCSF, a scientist at Stanford, and a product developer at the Gates Foundation, Peter is dedicated to integrating cutting-edge technology into health systems to enhance care delivery. His expertise in situational assessment, strategic planning, and interdisciplinary team management, alongside his global health diplomacy skills, positions him as a key figure in advancing global health initiatives and innovative healthcare solutions.