Meet the team that's transforming digital health research.
The RADD team is a Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Core Center offering technical services for designing, developing, and implementing digital research tools, along with expertise in recruitment and retention strategies to engage participants. Services include software development, UI/UX design, graphic design, large-scale implementation support, and social media recruitment.

Core Values
Collaboration
RADD thrives on partnerships, working closely with researchers to co-create solutions that address real-world challenges. This synergy ensures that every project reflects the shared vision of its stakeholders.
Transparency
A hallmark of RADD’s process is open communication. From regular updates to collaborative decision-making, our team builds trust through clarity, mutual respect and accountability every step of the way.
Shared Progress
Pioneering digital health interventions is at the heart of RADD’s mission. Our team continuously explores new ways to elevate the research landscape, turning bold ideas into impactful solutions.
Sustainability
Beyond development, RADD designs tools with longevity in mind. By considering feasibility and resource availability, the team creates solutions that endure and evolve alongside research projects.
Responsiveness
Understanding the diverse needs of researchers is paramount. RADD prioritizes timely adaptability, ensuring that technology aligns with the unique goals, constraints, and contexts of the moment at hand.
Expertise
RADD combines technical prowess with deep knowledge of behavioral health research, offering comprehensive services that guide projects from concept to completion with precision and care.
Meet the RADD team!
At RADD, we value people over product and believe that all partnerships are personal. With over a decade of experience creating digital tools for researchers, our team has a wide range of expertise to help you solve any and all challenges your team might face.

Rana Saber
Director

Maggie Matson
Technical Project Manager

Eric Carty-Fickes
Senior Developer

Jack Novotny
Developer

Ian Sieg
Associate Developer

Samantha Vera Leyva
Research Study Coordinator

Tamun Hanjra
Research Study Coordinator

Adrian Salvatore
UX/UI Designer