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Suzana Herculano-Houzel

Associate Professor of PsychologyVanderbilt University

Neuroscientist and international expert in how brain size and structure affect cognition and longevity in animals.

EvolutionNeuroscienceCognition and Cognitive NeuroscienceNeuronsIntelligence
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Alma Roy

Laboratory DirectorLouisiana State University

Dr. Roy’s research focuses on West Nile virus ecology and control.

West Nile VirusVaccine DevelopmentMosquito-Borne VirusesViral ImmunologyZoonotic Diseases
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Karin Gravare Silbernagel

Professor, Physical TherapyUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Silbernagel's research aims to advance the understanding of tendon and ligament injuries and repair.

Achilles TendinopathyPatellar TendinopathyAchilles Tendon RuptureTendon RuptureKnee Injuries
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Antonis Rokas

Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair in Biological SciencesVanderbilt University

Expert on patterns of evolution, with a focus on the earliest forms of life.

Tree of LifeMosquito Functional GenomicsEvolution of Fungal MetabolismMolecular EvolutionEvolutionary Development
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Dr Simon Underdown

Reader in Biological Anthropology in the Human Origins and Paleo-Environments Research GroupOxford Brookes University

He researches human evolution - examining ancient DNA to reconstruct past human and animal life.

Public Engagement in ScienceHuman EvolutionAnthropologyAncient DNAGenetics
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Jonathan S. Dordick

Institute Professor, Departments of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Biological SciencesRensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Applies biological principles to advance bioengineering and biomanufacturing, stem cell engineering, and drug discovery

Drug DiscoveryBiomanufacturingBiochemical EngineeringBiochemistryChemistry
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Sarah Igo

Andrew Jackson Chair in American History; Professor of Law; Professor of Political Science; Professor of Sociology; Director, American Studies ProgramVanderbilt University

Expert in the history of American privacy, social security, big data, survey data and the public sphere.

Modern U.S. HistoryHistory of the Public SphereHistory of the Human SciencesHistory of Survey ResearchOpinion Poll
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Kuldeep Neote

Senior DirectorConsulate General of Canada (CTA Boston)

Kuldeep focuses primarily on the areas of Oncology and Immunology.

Drug DiscoveryImmunologyOncologyMolecular Biology
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Saad Bhamla

Assistant Professor, Chemical & Biomolecular EngineeringGeorgia Tech - COE

The Bhamla Lab explores fundamental and applied research questions through the development of new experimental tools and techniques.

Materials and NanotechnologyBiotechnologyOrganismic PhysicsGlobal HealthComplex Systems
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Dimitris Xygalatas, Ph.D.

Professor, AnthropologyUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Xygalatas' research focuses on ritual, sports, bonding, and the things that make us human.

Cognition and CultureSportsRitualCooperation