Zach Jenkins
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice & Clinical Specialist, Infectious Diseases · Cedarville University
Dr. Zach Jenkins is an infectious disease expert who loves educating others about superbugs, antibiotic therapy, and emergency preparedness.
Vaccines Superbugs Viruses COVID-19 Infectious Diseases
Keith C. Ferdinand, MD
Professor, Gerald S. Berenson Endowed Chair in Preventive Cardiology · Tulane University
Dr. Ferdinand focuses on cardiac risk factor evaluation and control, including communities of racial and ethnic minorities.
COVID-10 (Coronavirus) Nuclear Cardiology Hypertension Cardiology Hyperlipidemia
Julie Downs
Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Julie Downs studies social influences on decisions, particularly the impact of social norms.
Social Norms Decisions Processes Public Policy Social Psychology Judgement and Decision Making
Sai Zhang
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Sai Zhang's research leverages machine learning and big biomedical data to decode complex human diseases and advance precision medicine.
Computational Biology Computational Genomics Machine Learning Precision Medicine Statistical Genetics
Gregg Murray, PhD
Professor of Political Science · Augusta University
Murray's research focuses on political behavior and psychology with specific interests in voter mobilization.
Government Responses to COVID-19 Public Policy Research Methods Political Behavior Voting
Professor Viren Swami
Professor of Social Psychology · Anglia Ruskin University
His research focuses on the psychology of body image, human appearance, and attraction in relationships.
Impact of Nature on Healthy Living Tattoos Body Image Psychology of Attraction Relationships
Paddy McGuinness
Senior Advisor, London · Brunswick Group
Paddy McGuinness advises on crisis and resilience issues, providing senior counsel to clients on ever-evolving business and political risk.
Crisis Management Cyber Security National Secuirty UK Politics UK Business Trends
Matt Hitchings
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Matt Hitchings researches the effectiveness of interventions against infectious disease, including COVID-19, influenza and dengue virus.
COVID-19 Infectious Disease Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Robert Garry
Professor · Tulane University
Dr. Garry has published over 100 papers in the area of retrovirology
COVID-19 Pathology Lassa Fever Molecular Mechanisms of Viral Pathogenesis Ebola
Steve Metraux
Associate Professor, Biden School of Public Policy and Administration; Director Center for Community Research & Service · University of Delaware
Prof. Metraux has over two decades of experience with research and policy work on homelessness, affordable housing and eviction.
Homelessness Housing Affordabiilty Veteran Homelessness Affordable Housing Eviction
Stacie Pettit, PhD
Associate Professor · Augusta University
A respected leader in middle level teacher education and meeting the needs of marginalized young adolescents.
Social Media Use in Middle Grades Education Documentary Novels for Middle Grades Foster Care and Education Middle Level Education Mathematics Education
Tony Hu
Weatherhead Presidential Chair in Biotechnology Innovation · Tulane University
Tony Hu is a pioneer in developing advanced diagnostics for personalized medicine and COVID-19 research.
COVID-10 (Coronavirus) Nanoengineering Biotechnology Innovation Biomaterials Biomedical Engineering
Karen Clay
Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Karen Clay’s research examines the growth of the U.S. economy, including energy issues, air pollution, and the impact of climate change.
Energy Economics Public Policy Business and Economics Energy Environmental Economics
Susan Hassig
Associate professor of epidemiology · Tulane University
Susan Hassig is an expert in infectious disease outbreaks, vector-borne disease, HIV and associated infection and COVID-19.
Public Health Epidemiology and Infection Prevention Coronavirus Vector-borne disease Infectious disease outbreaks
Jan Lacina
Bezos Family Foundation Endowed Chair in Early Childhood Education | Senior Associate Dean for Research, Graduate Studies and Strategic Partnerships · Texas Christian University
Dr. Lacina's teaching and research interests focus on literacy leadership, children's literature, and early childhood teacher preparation.
Teacher Education Children's Literature Literacy Leadership Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Leigh McLean
Associate Research Professor, Education · University of Delaware
Prof. McLean investigates how teachers’ emotions and emotion-related experiences including well-being impact their effectiveness.
Developmental Psychology Instructional Practices Teachers and Teaching Well-Being Classroom Behavior
Anthony Maurelli
Professor · University of Florida
Anthony Maurelli studies bacterial genetics to address questions about how bacteria cause gut disease and sexually transmitted infections.
Laboratory Capacity Building Wasterwater Epidemiology Sexually Transmitted Diseases Shigella Genetics and Pathogenesis Bacterial Pathogenesis
C. Michael White, Pharm.D., FCP, FCCP
Head and Distinguished Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice · University of Connecticut
Dr. White’s research interests are in drug, dietary supplement, and illicit drug safety, quality, and cost
Diet CBD Drug Costs Dietary Supplements Cardiovascular Drugs
Jagdish N. Sheth
Charles H. Kellstadt Chaired Professor of Business · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Globally known for his scholarly contributions in consumer psychology, competitive strategy, and geopolitical analysis
Consumer Psychology Global Competitive Strategy Marketing Theory Geopolitical Analysis Emerging Markets
David Banach
Associate Professor of Medicine Head of Infection Prevention Hospital Epidemiologist · University of Connecticut
Dr. David Banach is an expert in the field of infectious diseases and epidemiology.
Coronavirus Medicine Health Care Associated Infections Infectious Diseases Infections in Immunocompromised Patients