M. Javad Ershad, MD, is a medical doctor and visiting research scholar at Stanford University, blending clinical expertise with years of experience as a personal trainer and strength coach—and a lifelong background as an athlete.

His work focuses on sports medicine, injury recovery, and performance optimization, using science to help people move better, train smarter, and stay healthier. Javad is particularly interested in integrating AI and data-driven strategies into personalized training and lifestyle interventions. When he’s not researching or writing, you’ll probably find him somewhere between a barbell and a whiteboard.