Jennifer Puetzer, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S. Biomedical Engineering, NC State | Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering, Cornell University · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Puetzer focuses on musculoskeletal tissue engineering for meniscus, tendon, and ligament replacement and repair.
Extracellular matrix biology Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Collagen Fiber Development Biomechanics Musculoskeletal Mechanobiology
Wei-Ning Wang, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Aerosol-enabled technologies towards addressing critical challenges in the sectors of energy, the environment, and human health.
Aerosol science and technology Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Environmental Science and Technology Heterogeneous Catalysis Materials Science and Engineering
Thea Pepperl, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University · VCU College of Engineering
Thea Pepperl's research and expertise focuses on the analysis and design of decision tools for the coordination of care of older adults.
Image analysis Image segmentation Health Informatics
Jay Urbain, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Jay Urbain is an expert in machine learning, data science, artificial intelligence, database systems, and software architecture.
Artificial Intelligence Computer Science Data Science Database Systems Mobile Computing
Carrie L. Peterson, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S., University of Michigan | MSE and Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin | Postdoctoral Training, Northwestern University · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Peterson's expertise is in neuromusculoskeletal biomechanics of human movement and rehabilitation design.
Home-Based Rehabilitation Neuromodulation Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Musculoskeletal Modeling and Simulation of Human Movement Neuroplasticity
David Levin, MD
Chief Medical Information Officer · Cleveland Clinic
Challenging audiences to discover how analysis of “big data” can be used to transform healthcare, from practice redesign to new markets
Healthcare Information Technology Clinical Decision Support: From Alerts to Watson Emr and Related Clinical Systems-Strategy Selection and Physician Adoption Analytics: Data Strategies
Annette Bergeron, P.Eng., MBA, FEC
Corporate Director · Electrical Safety Authority, Engineers Canada / Ingénieurs Canada
Experience in speaking & media on topics of women in STEM, women on boards, engineering regulation, advocacy, governance, policy, education
Governance, Not-For-Profit Regulation of Engineering, Regulation of Electrical Safety Advocacy for Engineering Engineering Education, post-secondary and professional development
Yue Zhang, Ph.D.
Research Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Zhang's research topics include bone biology, regeneration and animal models of musculoskeletal conditions.
Bone biology and regeneration Cartilage biology Animal Models of Musculoskeletal Conditions
Evan Buettmann, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Fellow · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Buettmann's research investigates the role that osteocyte intercellular communication and skeletal disuse affect bone fracture healing
Lukasz Kurgan, Ph.D.
Robert J. Mattauch Endowed Professor and Vice Chair of Computer Science · VCU College of Engineering
Data scientist specializing in high-throughput structural bioinformatics of proteins & small RNAs.
Structural Bioinformatics Intrinsically Disordered Proteins Protein-ligand(drug) interactions Computer-aided molecular modeling Big Data Analysis
D. Joshua Cohen, M.D.
Research Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Applications to solve orthopedic and dental challenges involving the musculoskeletal system; focusing on in vivo studies using rodent models
MicroCT imaging Orthopedic and dental implantology Breast cancer metastasis to bone Small animal model surgery
Omowunmi "Wunmi" Sadik
Distinguished Professor · New Jersey Institute of Technology
Omowunmi Sadik applies her knowledge of surface chemistry, chemical and biological sensors in healthcare, food safety and the environment.
Nanostructured Conducting Polymers Chemical and Biological Sensors Surface Chemistry Electrochemistry Biosensors
Zahra Keshavarz Motamed
Assistant Professor · McMaster University, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, McMaster University
Translational & basic cardiovascular mechanics Biomechanics Fluid Mechanics Solid Mechanics Medical Imaging
Joe Beam
Communications Director · Beam Research Center
Marriage expert, sexologist, author
Marriage Love Sex
Diane Finegood
Professor · Simon Fraser University
Expert in systems thinking & cross sector partnerships as approaches to solving complex problems including obesity and chronic disease
Health Research Research Ecosystem Public Private Partnerships Complex Systems Chronic Disease Prevention
Dianne T. V. Pawluk, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | BSc., University of Alberta | MSc., Queen's University, Canada | Ph.D. Harvard · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Pawluk develops devices and algorithms for assistive technology for individuals who are blind and visually impaired
Devices and algorithms for assistive technology for individuals who are blind and visually impaired Accessing graphical information Navigation and orientation Mobility aids Rehabilitation technology
Amit Kumar Singh
Product Manager | Marketing and Seller Experience · Lazada Group | a Rocket Internet Venture
Product Manager | eCommerce, Marketing, Internet Strategy, Business Development
Digital Marketing Product Management Marketing Analytics Entrepreneurship Ecommerce
Myo Thwin Myint, MD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics; Training Director, Triple Board (Pediatrics/ Psychiatry/ Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) Residency and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Programs · Tulane University
Dr. Myint is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and pediatrician who specializes in LGBTQ health, medical education and advocacy.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Family Violence Adolescent Psychiatry Psychiatry LGBTQ Health
Blake Collins, MBA, CBET, CHTM
Director of Clinical Engineering · ChristianaCare
Blake Collins is an expert in clinical engineering, leading one of the largest teams in the United States.
Clinical Engineering