Ash Panchal, MD, PhD
Research Director
Dr. Ashish R. Panchal oversees the National Registry's research activities and serves as a mentor for the research fellows. He is also an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, and serves as the Delaware County EMS Medical Director. Dr. Panchal has a PhD in organ system physiology from Case Western Reserve University and an MD from The Ohio State University. He is board-certified in emergency medicine and emergency medical services (EMS), and a Fellow of the Academy of Emergency Medical Services (FAEMS).
Dr. Ashish R. Panchal oversees the National Registry's research activities and serves as a mentor for the research fellows. He is also an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, and serves as the Delaware County EMS Medical Director. Dr. Panchal has a PhD in organ system physiology from Case Western Reserve University and an MD from The Ohio State University. He is board-certified in emergency medicine and emergency medical services (EMS), and a Fellow of the Academy of Emergency Medical Services (FAEMS).
Shea van den Bergh, MPH
Research Manager
Shea van den Bergh is the research manager at the National Registry, where she leads the planning, coordination and oversight of research activities aimed at improving prehospital care through evidence-based practices. She is passionate about using data to drive meaningful change in EMS. In addition to leading research efforts, she oversees administrative operations, ensuring efficient project management and smooth execution of research initiatives.
Chris Gage, MHS, NRP
Research Fellow
Chris Gage, NRP, is a nationally registered paramedic, certified since 2005, with experience in 9-1-1 response, critical care transport and EMS education. He began his public service career as a firefighter and later served in the U.S. Marine Corps, achieving the rank of sergeant. He holds an associate degree in emergency medical sciences and earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Western Carolina University, with a focus on EMS healthcare and management. Chris is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in epidemiology at the Ohio State University and serves as the Craig D. Manifold EMS Research Fellow at the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. His research focuses on EMS workforce retention, clinician health and behaviors, and improving prehospital care through evidence-based policy and practice.
Chris Gage, NRP, is a nationally registered paramedic, certified since 2005, with experience in 9-1-1 response, critical care transport and EMS education. He began his public service career as a firefighter and later served in the U.S. Marine Corps, achieving the rank of sergeant. He holds an associate degree in emergency medical sciences and earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Western Carolina University, with a focus on EMS healthcare and management. Chris is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in epidemiology at the Ohio State University and serves as the Craig D. Manifold EMS Research Fellow at the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. His research focuses on EMS workforce retention, clinician health and behaviors, and improving prehospital care through evidence-based policy and practice.
Jacob Kamholz, BS, MPH, NRP
Research Fellow
Jacob C. Kamholz, BS, MPH, NRP, is a nationally registered paramedic with experience in 9-1-1 response and tertiary emergency department care. He earned a Master of Public Health from the Ohio State University, where he focused on emergency management and completed an internship with Columbus Public Health. Kamholz is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Health Services Management and Policy at Ohio State. His research interests include EMS workforce policy, clinician retention and system-level performance.
Jacob C. Kamholz, BS, MPH, NRP, is a nationally registered paramedic with experience in 9-1-1 response and tertiary emergency department care. He earned a Master of Public Health from the Ohio State University, where he focused on emergency management and completed an internship with Columbus Public Health. Kamholz is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Health Services Management and Policy at Ohio State. His research interests include EMS workforce policy, clinician retention and system-level performance.