Neurologist Dr. Ram Gowda Joined NJ Sharing Network Board
The Montclair resident brings expertise in acute brain injuries to the nonprofit’s advisory body.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Stroke
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Dr. Ram Gowda, a neurologist and neurointensivist, has joined the Advisory Board of the NJ Sharing Network. He will provide expertise on managing severe acute brain injuries to the New Providence-based nonprofit.
Why it matters
The appointment leverages Dr. Gowda's specialized experience in neuro-critical care to support the organization's mission of organ and tissue recovery. This collaboration aims to assist the 3,000 New Jersey residents currently awaiting life-saving organ transplants.
The NJ Sharing Network coordinates recovery services with 56 partner hospitals throughout the state. In 2025, donors in New Jersey completed a total of 2,026 organ, cornea and tissue donations.
The players
Dr. Ram Gowda
He is a Montclair-based neurologist and neurointensivist who serves as an associate professor at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
NJ Sharing Network
This New Providence-based nonprofit organization facilitates organ and tissue recovery through partnerships with 56 hospitals in New Jersey.
The details
Dr. Gowda holds positions as an associate professor at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and co-director of the neuro-ICU at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. His advisory role will focus on applying his clinical knowledge of brain injuries to the organ recovery process facilitated by the network.
Timeline
In 2025, New Jersey donors provided 2,026 total organ, cornea and tissue donations.
The Big Picture
The appointment of Dr. Gowda integrates specialized neurological expertise into the NJ Sharing Network organ and tissue recovery protocols. This move follows a broader trend of aligning regional organ procurement organizations with clinical specialists to improve donor identification and management.
The involvement of neuro-critical care specialists like Dr. Gowda enhances the clinical oversight of the donation process, potentially increasing the availability of organs for the 3,000 residents on transplant waiting lists. Families of patients in the neuro-ICU may see more refined communication and processes regarding end-of-life donation options.
The takeaway
Dr. Gowda's appointment represents a strategic integration of neuro-critical expertise into statewide donation efforts. Readers can support these initiatives by registering as organ donors through their state health department portals.
Further reading
Learn more about local efforts to manage neurological conditions in New Jersey Stroke.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Montclair Local News.
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