Dr. Henry Wang

Dr. Henry Wang is a distinguished figure in the field of Emergency Medicine, serving as Professor and Executive Vice-Chair of Research in the Department of Emergency Medicine. A graduate of EMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Dr. Wang further honed his expertise through a Fellowship in Emergency Medicine research at the University of Pittsburgh.

Renowned as one of the nation’s most prolific Emergency Medicine scientists, Dr. Wang has earned international acclaim for his remarkable contributions to the field. His groundbreaking research spans diverse areas, including prehospital care, airway management, sepsis epidemiology, and resuscitation. At the forefront of his research endeavors is his role as the Principal Investigator of the NIH-funded Pragmatic Airway Resuscitation Trial (PART), a critical study comparing paramedic intubation and laryngeal tube airway management in adult, out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. Additionally, he leads the NIH-funded REGARDS-Sepsis study, one of the largest population-based investigations into sepsis epidemiology.

Dr. Wang’s influence extends to editorial roles, serving as Deputy Editor for the prestigious Annals of Emergency Medicine and newly appointed Editor in Chief of the Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open. As a leader in a professional organization dedicated to emergency medicine, he is committed to advancing healthcare accessibility for all, irrespective of socioeconomic status or circumstance.

In September 2017, Dr. Wang showcased his extensive research through the publication of “Revised National Estimates of Emergency Department Visits for Sepsis in the United States,” further solidifying his status as a thought leader in Emergency Medicine.