René Olivares-Navarrete, D.D.S, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | D.D.S, National Autonomous University of Mexico | Ph.D., National Autonomous University of Mexico · VCU DEPT OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Olivares-Navarrete’s research focuses on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine approaches for Craniofacial and Orthopaedic needs.
Tissue Engineering Stem Cell Biology and Engineering Biomaterials for Craniofacial and Musculoskeletal Tissues Immunomodulation and Immunoengineering Wnt Signaling in Morphogenesis Healing and Regeneration
Paul Langridge, PhD
Assistant Professor · Augusta University
An acclaimed scientist specializing in morphogenesis, CRISPR, synthetic biology, signal transduction, and cell and molecular biology.
Molecular Mechanisms of Notch Activation Signal Transduction Endocytosis Synthetic Biology Cellular Biology
Dr Joseph Yannielli
Lecturer, History · Aston University
Dr Yannielli’s main fields of interest are slavery and abolition, with a special focus on America during the nineteenth century.
Social Movements Slavery in the United States Slavery Abolition Slavery in West Africa
Jeff LaMack, Ph.D.
Professor, Program Director · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Jeff LaMack is a biomedical engineer with expertise on effects of cardiovascular fluid mechanics on devices and pathologies.
Undergraduate Engineering Curriculum Design and Assessment Engineering Education Biomaterials Biomedical Engineering Effects of Cardiovascular Fluid Mechanics on Devices and Pathologies
Douglas Shadle
Associate Professor of Musicology · Vanderbilt University
Expert in historically marginalized composers and the role of symphony orchestras and orchestral music in American life.
Composers Classical Music Musicology Orchestral Music
Robert Leonard
Professor of Comparative Literature, Languages, and Linguistics · Hofstra University
Professor of Comparative Literature, Languages, and Linguistics
Woodstock music festival Forensic Linguistics Language and the Law Linguistics and Threat Assessment 1960s rock n roll
Dr Felipe Campelo
Senior Lecturer, Computer Science · Aston University
Dr Campelo works in data science. He creates solution pipelines integrating data mining, optimisation and multicriteria decision support.
Optimisation Computational Intelligence Data Mining Data Science
Jennifer Puetzer, Ph.D.
Associate 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
Aaron Carlisle
Assistant Professor, Marine Science and Policy · University of Delaware
Prof. Carlisle research focuses on how the environment and organismal biology interact to influence the ecology of species.
Stable Isotope Ecology Evolutionary Biology Physiological Ecology Marine Fishes Biological Sciences
John R. Cooley, MBA, Ph.D.
Associate Professor in Residence · University of Connecticut
John R. Cooley studies speciation and species distributions, using cicada species as model organisms.
Cicadas Speciation Species Distribution Modeling Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Dr Prasanta Dey
Professor in Operations and Information Management · Aston University
Dr Dey specializes in low carbon supply chain management and project management.
Environmental Management Total Quality Management Service Operations Management Project Management Supply Chain Management
Richard Kobe
Professor of Forestry · Michigan State University
Expert on the ecological processes governing the dynamics of tree communities in temperate and tropical forests
Tree Communities in Temperate and Tropical Forests Forestry
Jeff Bentzler
Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Design For Manufacturing Industrial Design, Human Factors, Usability, Ergonomics Research Engineering Medical Device Design
Philip La Duke
Safety Iconoclast & Culture Transformation Architect · ERM
One of the most informative, entertaining, and engaging speakers you're likely to ever find
Talent & Gamification Talent Management Cross generational training and management Planning Corporate Culture
Allison Sekuler
Associate Vice President and Dean, Graduate Studies · McMaster University
Dr. Sekuler is a Professor of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour with expertise is in vision, aging, higher education, & diversity issues.
Aging Face and Object Recognition Perceptual Organization Pattern Vision Motion Perception
Geno Church
Word of Mouth Inspiration Officer · Brains on Fire
No passion, no conversation. No conversation, no word of mouth. No word of mouth, no successful business.
Word of Mouth Marketing Content Strategy Social Media Strategies Creative Direction Marketing Strategy
Howard Oliver
Forensic Pathologist
Howard Oliver is an experienced Forensic Pathologist.
Forensic Pathology medical examination Pathology
Chris Tam PhD
Co-Founder & CEO · Integrated Nanotherapeutics
Maximizing the therapeutic potential of drugs through nanotechnology.
Nanoparticles Nanomedicine Healthcare Nanotechnology Biochemistry
Jeffrey Lefstin
Associate Academic Dean and Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: lefstinj@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4682 / Office 355-200
Patent Law Patent Litigation Biotechnology Contract Law Intellectual Property Law
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