Tyler McGaughey, PhD

Clinical Imaging and Infrastructure Lead

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States

About

Welcome to my LinkedIn profile! I work at the intersection of clinical imaging, research, and data infrastructure, with a focus on making complex imaging data usable, scalable, and reliable across real world environments. My background is in MRI and CT imaging analysis, where I have built and supported high throughput workflows for preprocessing, quality control, and downstream analysis. In my current role as Clinical Imaging and Infrastructure Lead, I oversee imaging data pipelines end to end, serve as a CMS data broker managing secure and compliant data exchange, and direct a HIPAA compliant high performance computing environment that supports large scale imaging workloads. I focus on connecting research and clinical operations by developing systems that are not only technically sound, but also practical and reproducible across teams. My work is centered on improving how imaging data is moved, processed, and translated into meaningful outputs that support both research and patient care. Open to collaborations and discussions about how my skills can enhance shared goals, feel free to reach out and connect.

Experience

  • West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) ()
    • Clinical Imaging and Infrastructure Lead
      Apr 2026 - Present · 4 mos

      In this role, I lead the clinical imaging infrastructure across research and clinical environments, overseeing how imaging data is acquired, stored, processed, and integrated into downstream workflows. I serve as our CMS data broker, managing secure and compliant data exchange across internal and external systems. I also oversee a HIPAA-compliant high performance computing (HPC) cluster, including data governance, user access, and scalable processing pipelines for large-scale imaging analysis. My work focuses on bridging research and clinical operations by building and optimizing workflows that make imaging data usable, reproducible, and accessible across teams.

    • Research Imaging Scientist
      Oct 2023 - Apr 2026 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      As a Research Imaging Scientist, I focused on developing and supporting imaging analysis workflows for MRI and CT data, including preprocessing, quality control, and integration into research pipelines. I worked closely with investigators to translate study needs into technical solutions, supporting high-throughput image processing and data management. This included working within HPC environments, maintaining reproducible workflows, and contributing to the development of scalable approaches for handling complex imaging datasets.

  • Assistant Professor Neuroradiology at West Virginia University School of Medicine
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • C3 Paramedic at Dodridge County Ambulance Authority
    Mar 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

    As a paramedic I provide advanced life support care for the sick and injured across a diverse patient population in emergent situations. In addition, to managing emergency scenes, a team of other emergency medical providers and working closely with other public safety branches.

  • Neuroscience Graduate Research Assistant at West Virginia University
    Aug 2018 - Aug 2023 · 5 yrs 1 mo

    As a graduate research assistant, I am an integral part of a dynamic and collaborative research team, contributing to the development and implementation of cutting-edge research projects. My responsibilities include conducting literature reviews, designing experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and presenting findings at academic conferences and in peer-reviewed publications. I work closely with my colleagues and faculty advisors to advance our understanding of important scientific questions and contribute to the broader academic community. Through my work as a graduate research assistant, I am gaining valuable skills in experimental design, data analysis, and scientific communication, which will be invaluable as I pursue my career in academia.

  • C3 Paramedic and EMS Educator at TAYLOR COUNTY EMERGENCY SQUAD INC
    Feb 2022 - Mar 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos

    As a paramedic I provide advanced life support care for the sick and injured across a diverse patient population in emergent situations. In addition, to managing emergency scenes, a team of other emergency medical providers and working closely with other public safety branches.