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MHA · Researcher · Designer · Builder

Health innovation researcher and designer building at the intersection of human behavior, biology, and technology — for populations carrying the highest load with the least support.

Hey! I'm Christine Galligan

Research-grounded health innovation consulting. Behavioral research, AI product strategy, biosensing R&D, and strategic foresight.

The Practice

the 0 to 1 Product dev

HRV-sensing wearable that detects early stress and intervenes with gentle haptic cues — before conscious awareness. Screenless. Jewelry as companion.

Blending systems, strategy, & design

Thinking in public about biosensing, behavioral science, and the places where AI meets regulated clinical environments.

The Field Notes

prepwork

Futures Worth Belonging To
→ 8 episodes

Preparing Season 1 of

Architecture of Trust
→ a series on human-AI trust in regulated systems

Writing

the somatic built environment classification engine
→ ~50% complete

Currently Building

10+ years of nervous system research. 8 years inside CVS Health, Philips, and Medtronic.
Now running a design practice, an R&D lab, and a wearable that closes the loop between
what the body registers and what the environment responds to.

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Context

Fortune 500 VP

"Christine's interdisciplinary approach is unparalleled — she navigates technical complexities while keeping the human experience at the forefront."

Strategy Consultant

"Christine embodies a unique skillset blending analytical, strategic, and design-centered thinking. This alchemy of capabilities enables valuable feedback."

Senior Manager

"Christine brought a rare combination of analytical rigor and creative vision. Her ability to synthesize complex data and turn it into actionable insights was instrumental in bringing our product to market."

Academic Professor

"Her passion for innovation is matched only by her commitment to creating meaningful impact. Her contributions to our research on dementia caregivers were both rigorous and deeply empathetic."

Department Director

"Christine’s intellectual curiosity and resilience are defining characteristics. She is not one to shy away from complexity; rather, she approaches challenges with tenacity and a genuine excitement to uncover new possibilities."

CEO AI HealthTech Startup

“Her ability to articulate the business and clinical implications of cutting-edge technologies make her an invaluable collaborator in aligning AI capabilities with healthcare objectives.”