Mission

To put a uniquely powerful biomedical graphics tool into the hands of practitioners, researchers, and educators.

To assist in the elimination of all disease.

Team

Derek Scherer, Founder and Lead Dev

Derek has an inner world of technological optimism and aesthetic wonder, and he strives to make it reality.

His greatest engineering passion is 3D Interactive Graphics (3DIG / video game tech). His deepest principles are human flourishing and absolute personal sovereignty.

Corpusim is the application of 3DIG toward deep understanding - and thus command - of our own biology.

Derek's Homepage

Derek's LinkedIn

Julia Scherer, Outreach Manager

Julia Scherer excels at simplifying complex concepts, writing, organizing, and bringing new ideas to life. Harnessing and expanding her extensive network of contacts and professional experience as a fundraiser and teacher, she now redeploys her skill stack in service of Corpusim.

Julia's Homepage

Julia's LinkedIn

Demelash Areda, PhD, OUAZ Professor of Biology

Demelash is leading a pilot study on using Corpusim to help teach microbiology, especially in understanding viral replication and DNA processes.

With extensive academic credentials in veterinary medicine, food safety, public health, and epidemiology, Demelash brings a unique interdisciplinary approach to his work.

He’s passionate about lifelong learning and continually seeks new knowledge and skills in microbiology and infectious disease research.

Demelash's LinkedIn

Yugi Lee, PhD & Syed Jawad Shah, UMKC Researchers

Yugi and Jawad are guiding and optimizing Corpusim's data analytics and machine learning capabilities for AI interactivity and sim generation.

Yugi specializes in big data analytics, distributed computing, and medical informatics, while Jawad focuses on machine learning, deep learning, and predictive modeling.

Their combined expertise ensures that Corpusim stays at the cutting edge of technology and innovation.

Yugi's Homepage | Jawad’s LinkedIn

Julie Edge, PhD

Julie is assisting us with grant proposals and other business aspects.

With her background in small business development, Julie brings a wealth of knowledge to help organizations streamline operations and achieve growth without sacrificing personal well-being.

She’s passionate about helping businesses thrive both personally and professionally.

Julie's SBDC Profile

Carl David Frailey, PhD, A&P Advisor

Carl’s deep understanding of anatomy and physiology and 30+ years teaching A&P to future doctors, nurses, and medical practitioners make him the ideal science advisor.

He is the author of 41 publications in vertebrate paleontology with 1,517 citations.

He took numerous zoological expeditions to the Amazon and is the discoverer of the largest crocodile in history.

Carl's Publications

Shelly Collins, Founder/Investor/Connector for 3570 Capital

Shelly is helping Corpusim secure funding and form strategic partnerships.

With over 25 years of experience, she brings expert analysis, innovative deal structures, and a network of strategic relationships to foster sustainable growth.

Shelly’s relationship-focused approach leads toward long-term success.

3570 Capital Homepage