John Henson, MD
Professor of Medicine, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Pediatrics · Augusta University
Dr. Henson practices neuro-oncology in the MCG Brain Tumor Program and manages patients with neurofibromatosis and related genetic disorders
Hereditary Cancer Neurofibromatosis Genetics Neuro-Oncology Spine Tumors
Lisa Holle, Pharm.D., BCOP, FHOPA
Associate Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice · University of Connecticut
Dr. Holle’s clinical research focuses on medical marijuana, oral cancer therapy management, and impact of clinical pharmacy services
MyDispense Medical Marijuana Pain Cancer Cancer Therapeutics
Eric Gato
Assistant Professor · Georgia Southern University
Professor Gato focuses on diabetes, environmental chemistry and toxicology to examine exposure to environmental contaminants
Diabetes Environmental Toxicology Biochemistry Environmental Chemistry Environmental Contaminants
Natasha Rajah
Associate Professor · McGill University
Director, Douglas Brain Imaging Centre, Douglas Institute Research Centre; Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, McGill University
Neuroscience Neuroscience and Leadership MRI FMRI Memory
Sandra M. Chafouleas
Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Educational Psychology · University of Connecticut
Professor Chafouleas is an expert on whole child, school mental health, behavioral assessment, and K12 tiered systems of support.
Multi-Tiered Frameworks Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Model Social-Emotional-Behavioral Assessment School Mental Health Trauma-Informed Schools
Dr. Eric Leuthardt
Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery and Biomedical Engineering · Movable Type Management
Who needs hands anyway! Researcher advancing neuroprosthetics is developing medical devices and brain–computer interface technologies
Brain Computer Interfaces Neural Technologies Brain 2.0 Neuroprosthetics Innovation
Christopher H. Contag
James and Katherine Cornelius Chair; John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Microbiology & Molecular Genetics; Director, Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering · Michigan State University
Expert in biomedical engineering and molecular imaging
Photomedicine Molecular Imaging Neonatal and Developmental Medicine Microbiology & Immunology Radiology
Omar A. Khan, M.D., MHS, FAAFP
Enterprise Chief Scientific Officer · ChristianaCare
Dr. Omar Khan is the enterprise chief scientific officer and vice president of research administration and scientific affairs.
Global Health Medical Education Public Health Medical Writing Healthcare Leadership
Anthony G. Alessi, M.D.
Associate Clinical Professor, Neurology and Orthopaedics · University of Connecticut
Focused on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of concussions in athletes from youth leagues to professional sports.
Athletes Orthopaedics Neurology Sports Injuries Concussion Diagnosis
Xuejun Wen, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Wen researches biomaterials as well as cell and tissue engineering
Biomaterials Cell and Tissue Engineering Regenerative Medicine Stem Cell Biology and Engineering Drug Delivery
Ali Sarkhosh
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Ali Sarkhosh is a fruit crop applied physiologist and extension specialist with more than 15 years of experience with fruit production.
Fruit Crop Management Fruit Crop Production PGRs Pruning Rootstock and Scion Evaluation
Jackie Blissett
Professor of Psychology · Aston University
Professor Blissett has a interest in children’s fussy eating including poor fruit and vegetable acceptance, emotional eating, and obesity.
Feeding and Eating Behaviour Psychology Childhood Eating Behaviour Fussy Eating Developmental Psychology
Ramzi Salloum
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Dr. Ramzi Salloum’s research focuses on the implementation and dissemination of evidence-based practices, especially in cancer prevention.
Learning Health Systems Global Health Implementation Science Tobacco Control Cancer
Ana Santos Rutschman, SJD, LLM
Professor of Law; Faculty Director, Health Innovation Lab · Villanova University
Professor Rutschman, SJD, LLM researches topics in health law, biotech, innovation policy, patent law, and law and technology.
Drug Prices Intellectual Property/Patent Innovation Policy Health/Bio 3D Printing Health AI
Jessica Vapnek
Lecturer, Global Programs Advisor, and Director of the M.S.L. Program · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: vapnekjessica@uchastings.edu
Agriculture and Natural Resource Law Legislative Drafting Rule of Law
Rachel Washburn
Professor of Sociology and Director of Health and Society · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Sociology of health and illness Science and technology studies Situational Analysis
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
Jaime King
Associate Dean and Professor of Law, Bion M. Gregory Chair in Business Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: kingja@uchastings.edu / 415-581-8834 / Office 394-200
Health Law and Policy The U.S. Healthcare System Genetics and the Law Healthcare Antitrust Health Policy & Reform
Laura Vandenberg
Associate Vice Chancellor and Vice Provost for Research and Engagement and Professor of Environmental Health Sciences · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Laura Vandenberg looks at how exposures to plastics, and other chemicals especially early in life, can predispose individuals to diseases.
Plastics and Human Health Endocrine Disruptors Plastic Exposure Developmental Biology Hazard Assessment
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