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