John R. Pollard, M.D.
Director, ChristianaCare Epilepsy Center · ChristianaCare
Dr. Pollard is an expert in treatment of drug resistant epilepsy in adults.
Epilepsy Clinical Trials Drug Resistant Epilepsy Epilepsy Biomarkers
Chad Cotti
Chairperson, Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics · Michigan State University
Chad Cotti’s research fits broadly within health economics and public policy.
Health Policy Health Costs Health Outcomes
Malú Gámez Tansey
Professor/Co-Director · University of Florida
Malú Gámez Tansey researches how the immune system protects or predisposes us to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and frontotemporal dementia.
FTD Parkinson's Gut-brain Axis Neuroinflammation Neurodegeneration
Douglas J. Casa, Ph.D.
CEO-Korey Stringer Institute, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor, Department of Kinesiology · University of Connecticut
Focused on prevention of sudden death in sport, exertional heat stroke, wearable technologies, hydration, and performance in the heat
Elite Atheletes Hydration/Dehydration Fluid-Electrolyte Balance Exertional Heat Illnesses Wearable Technologies
Yonghui Wu
Director/Associate Professor · University of Florida
Yonghui Wu’s research is in computer science and biomedical informatics to develop medical artificial intelligence to solve medical problems
Data Science Machine Learning Natural Language Processing Drug Repurposing
Wei-en Wang
Research Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Wei-en Wang researches brain imaging (EEG, MRI, PET) and its applications in cognitive and motor impairments.
Cortical Oscillations Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Neuroscience and the Brain Neuroscience Structural and Functional Imaging
Alicia Walf
Senior Lecturer, Cognitive Science · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Neuroscientist with extensive research into body, brain, and mind relationships related to brain health, social cognition and emotions.
Brain Health Emotion Memory Neuroplasticity Well-Being
Matthew Hoffman, M.D., MPH
Marie E. Pinizzotto, M.D., Endowed Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology · ChristianaCare
Dr. Matthew Hoffman has spearheaded national improvements in OB/GYN care and frequently speaks to the media about OB/GYN trends.
Preterm Birth Global Health Labor Complications Digital Outreach
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
Michael Yassa
Professor and Chancellor’s Fellow · UC Irvine
Michael Yassa is interested in how learning and memory mechanisms are altered in aging and neuropsychiatric disease.
Neurobiology and Behavior Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Memory and Disease Memory Neuropsychiatric Disorders
Laura Acosta
Senior Lecturer · University of Florida
Laura Acosta specializes in clinical nutrition care, diagnosing malnutrition and the integration of fitness and nutrition.
Clinical Nutrition Dietetics Fitness Green Tea Malnutrition
Jason Blatt
Clinical Associate Professor/M.D. · University of Florida
Dr. Jason Blatt specializes in pediatric neurosurgery.
Transnasal Brain Surgery Epilepsy Pediatric Neurosurgery Brain Tumors Congenital Spinal Disorders
Katherine Reeves
Professor of Epidemiology and Associate Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies, School of Public Health and Health Sciences · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Katherine Reeves' research focuses on modifiable factors that may mediate breast cancer risk
Forever Chemicals Endocrine Disruption Breast Cancer Women's Health Cancer Epidemiology
Yan Wang
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Yan Wang's research is focused on assessing/intervening substance use and health outcomes by leveraging mobile technologies.
Ecological momentary assessment Alcohol Abuse Medical Cannabis Alcohol use/misuse Wearable Alcohol Biosensors
Ram Sharma, M.D.
Psychiatrist · ChristianaCare
Dr. Ram Sharma is a psychiatrist with the Behavioral Health Unit at ChristianaCare’s Wilmington Hospital.
Psychiatric Clinical Research Psychopharmacology Psychosis Treatment Resistant Depression Bipolar Disorder
Douglas M. Brugge, Ph.D., M.S.
Professor and Chair, Department of Public Health Sciences · University of Connecticut
Professor Brugge is an expert in occupational and environmental health.
Health Communication Asthma Wildfires Air Quality Environmental Health
Darlene Kertes
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Darlene Kertes’ research examines the role of life experiences and epigenetic processes on activity of stress-sensitive systems.
Antecedents Psychchology
Mark Prausnitz
Professor, Director of Center for Drug Design, Development, and Delivery, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Mark Prausnitz and his colleagues carry out research on biophysical methods of drug delivery.
Biotechnology Materials and Nanotechnology Biophysical Methods of Drug Delivery Complex Systems
René Olivares-Navarrete, D.D.S, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | D.D.S, National Autonomous University of Mexico | Ph.D., National Autonomous University of Mexico · VCU DEPT OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Olivares-Navarrete’s research focuses on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine approaches for Craniofacial and Orthopaedic needs.
Tissue Engineering Stem Cell Biology and Engineering Biomaterials for Craniofacial and Musculoskeletal Tissues Immunomodulation and Immunoengineering Wnt Signaling in Morphogenesis Healing and Regeneration