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Douglas J. Casa, Ph.D.

CEO-Korey Stringer Institute, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor, Department of KinesiologyUniversity of Connecticut

Focused on prevention of sudden death in sport, exertional heat stroke, wearable technologies, hydration, and performance in the heat

Elite AtheletesHydration/DehydrationFluid-Electrolyte BalanceExertional Heat IllnessesWearable Technologies
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Lorenza Beati

Curator of the U.S. National Tick Collection, Associate ProfessorGeorgia Southern University

Lorenza Beati's research focuses on the study of the taxonomy, evolutionary relationships, and population genetics of arthropods.

Hard-TicksEcology of the Swiss AlpsSystematic BiologyArthropod DiversityPopulation Genetics of Arthropods
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Jeremy Pressman, Ph.D.

Professor of Political ScienceUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Pressman specializes in the Arab-Israeli peace process, US foreign policy, and the scope of political protests in the United States.

Political ProtestsMiddle East Peace ProcessArab-Israeli Conflict
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Valerie Duffy, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Allied Health SciencesUniversity of Connecticut

Professor focused on how variation in taste affects food flavor and food preference, translated to healthier eating to reduce obesity risk.

Community-based InterventionsFlavorSmellNutritionFood Preference
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Marie Shanahan

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Professor Shanahan is an expert in the intersection of journalism and digital communication technology, online news and digital discourse.

News LiteracyDigital DiscourseJournalismLocal newsMedia
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Charles Venator-Santiago, Ph.D.

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Venator-Santiago is an expert in US territorial law and policy with a focus on the history of citizenship

Nation-State building in the AmericasPolitical TheoryLatino PoliticsPuerto Rico/US Law Territorial Legal HistoryPublic Law
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Willajeanne McLean

Distinguished Professor of LawUniversity of Connecticut

Willajeanne F. McLean is an internationally recognized expert on the interface of intellectual property and European law.

LawEuropean LawTrademark Law
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Ibrahim "Abe" Baggili

Division Chair & Roger Richardson ProfessorLouisiana State University

Dr. Baggili is a proven visionary higher education leader and builder with expertise in computing and cybersecurity research and education.

XR DeceptionCybersecurityCyber ForensicsCyber Psychology
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Steven G. Kinsey, Ph.D.

Professor, Director, Center for Advancement in Managing PainUniversity of Connecticut

Steven G. Kinsey is an educator and researcher with specialized training in pain, immunology, and behavioral pharmacology.

Pain ManagementSubstance Use DisordersChronic PainCannabinoidsAnxiety
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Dexter Gabriel, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of HistoryUniversity of Connecticut

Dexter Gabriel's research interests include the history of slavery, resistance, and freedom in the Black Atlantic.

Abolition and EmancipationSlavery in Popular CultureSlaveryBlack Atlantic