John David N. Dionisio

Chair and Professor of Computer Science (Sabbatical, Fall '24) · Loyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Computer Science Interaction Design Computer Graphics

Yong Woo An

Assistant Professor of Health and Human Sciences · Loyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Concussions Brain Function Sensorimotor/Neurocognitive Interventions in Peripheral Joint Injuries

Qin Wang, PhD

Professor of Neuroscience & Regenerative Medicine · Augusta University

Qin Wang researches the neuropharmacology and signaling mechanisms underlying neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Neurological Disorders Regenerative Medicine Molecular Neuropharmacology Neuroscience Neuropharmacology

Lakiesha Williams

Professor · University of Florida

Lakiesha Williams studies mechanistic changes in traumatic brain injuries, mechanics of soft tissues, and soft tissue characterization.

Neurological Degeneration Traumatic Brain Injury

Joseph Carrabis

CRO & Founder · NextStage Evolution

"Kick-ass presentation" "Robin Williams as a professor" "Get there early and get a seat up front" "Very actionable & plenty of take-homes"

Neuro Social Brain-Based Marketing

Saeri Dobson

Head of the Graphic Design Area (since 2010-present) · Loyola Marymount University

Chair and Professor

Typography Digital Illustration Layout Concept Design Motion Graphics

Richard Cash

President · nRich Educational Consulting

Engaging, Exciting and Educating Speaker on 21st Century Skills: He will change the way you think and learn!

Creativity Differentiated Instruction Brain Compatible Learning 21st Century Skills Gifted Education

Michael Okun

Professor · University of Florida

Dr. Michael Okun's research explores nonmotor basal ganglia brain features and various aspects of deep brain stimulation and neuromodulation

Tremor Dystonia Neuromodulation Lewy Body Disease Parkinson's Disease

Tracey Covassin

Professor of Kinesiology · Michigan State University

Tracey Covassin is an expert in the effects of concussions and the epidemiology of sports injuries.

Concussions Athletics Injuries

Terrence Carolan, MSPT, MBA

Managing Director of Medical Rehabilitation and Aging Services · CARF International

Terrence Carolan has more than 20 years of experience as a provider, educator, and administrator in the medical rehabilitation field.

CARF Accreditation Assisted Living Continuing Care Retirement Communities Respite Care Adult Day Services

Bridget Ryan, MSN, RN, CCRN

Nurse Manager of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit · ChristianaCare

Bridget Ryan is the nurse manager of ChristianaCare’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Nursing

Deena Weisberg, PhD

Associate Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences · Villanova University

Deena Weisberg, Ph.D., studies imaginative cognition and scientific thinking in young children and adults.

Child Development Imagination Public Understanding of Science‎ Galapagos Islands Pretend Play

Juan Claudio Nino

Professor · University of Florida

Juan Claudio Nino focuses on the development & engineering of advanced functional materials for sustainable energy & applied AI methods.

Ceramic Processing Materials Under Extreme Environments Synthetic Brains Energy Storage Neuromorphic Hardware

Jonathan M. Metzl

Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor of Sociology and Medicine, Health, and Society · Vanderbilt University

World-renowned expert on gun violence and mental illness, white identity politics and race and health.

Mass shootings Mental Health Guns in America Guns and Mental Illness Race, Gender and Social Justice in Healthcare

Gregg Fields, Ph.D.

Executive Director · Florida Atlantic University

Gregg Fields uses chemistry to answer biological questions, many of which assist in the diagnosis and treatment of major diseases.

Extracellular Matrix Biochemistry Matrix Metalloproteinase Collagen Drug Discovery Protein Biochemistry

Michael Lara, MD

Michael Lara, MD - Private Practice Psychopharmacology · Michael Lara, MD

Alternative and Functional Medicine Specialist

Nutrition and Mental Health

Darragh Devine

Professor/Director · University of Florida

Darragh Devine investigates the neurobiological basis of pathological behaviors that are co-morbid in autism.

Neurobiology Neurobiology of Self Injury Neuroscience and the Brain Mental Health Psychology

Jan Barton

Associate Professor of Accounting · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Financial Reporting and Disclosure Financial Statement Analysis Equity Valuation Design Thinking Nonprofit Accounting

Mindy Myers, MA, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist · ChristianaCare

Mindy Myers, RN, is a Speech-Language Pathologist at ChristianaCare.

Aphasia Dysphagia Motor Speech Disorders Communication with Trach/Vent Population Cognitive Communication Disorders

Jaydev Desai

Professor, Biomedical Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE

Jaydev Desai is an expert in the areas of medical robotics, image guided surgical robotics, and surgical simulation.

Surgical Simulation Medical robotics Human Augmentation Image Guided Surgical Robotics