Tim Sweeney, MD, PhD, Joins Sepsis Alliance Board of Directors

Sepsis Alliance, the leading patient advocacy organization dedicated to saving lives and reducing suffering by improving sepsis awareness and care, is pleased to announce that Tim Sweeney, MD, PhD, has joined its Board of Directors.

Dr. Sweeney is cofounder and CEO of Inflammatix, a pioneer in decision-support diagnostics designed to identify critical illness earlier and improve sepsis and acute infection outcomes. He brings more than 20 years of experience working across the full spectrum of sepsis care and innovation, including clinical practice in general surgery and critical care, bench research, machine learning and artificial intelligence, and health policy and commercialization.

“Dr. Sweeney’s deep expertise at the intersection of clinical care, diagnostics, and emerging technologies will be invaluable as Sepsis Alliance continues to advance its mission,” said Thomas Heymann, President and CEO of Sepsis Alliance. “His perspective will help strengthen our efforts to drive earlier recognition, better diagnosis, and improved outcomes for people affected by sepsis.”

Dr. Sweeney is named on more than a dozen patents related to medical diagnostics and has authored over 100 peer-reviewed manuscripts and abstracts. His work has focused on translating immune-response science into technologies that reduce diagnostic uncertainty and enable earlier intervention in sepsis and acute infection.

“Sepsis remains one of the most urgent and complex challenges in medicine,” said Dr. Sweeney. “I am honored to join the Sepsis Alliance Board of Directors and contribute to an organization that has been instrumental in advancing awareness, education, and patient-centered solutions. I look forward to supporting efforts that translate innovation into real-world impact for patients and clinicians.”

With Dr. Sweeney’s addition, Sepsis Alliance further strengthens its Board of Directors with leaders who bring diverse expertise across clinical care, research, innovation, and advocacy, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to improving sepsis prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Learn more about Sepsis Alliance at sepsis.org.

Learn more about Dr. Sweeney here.