Anton Toutov, Ph.D
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Toutov develops new chemical strategies for organic synthesis, catalysis, and medicinal chemistry.
Hydroesulfurization of Fuels PET Radiotracer Development Organic Synthesis Catalysis Medicinal Chemistry
Hal Herzog
Professor Emeritus · Western Carolina University
Hal Herzog has been investigating the complex psychology of our interactions with other species for more than two decades.
Animal Ethics Animal Welfare Human Sexuality Biological Psychology Animal Sciences
Ronald Rash
Professor · Western Carolina University
Ron Rash is the author of the 2009 PEN/Faulkner finalist and New York Times bestseller Serena and Above the Waterfall.
Southern Writing Poetry English Appalachia Novelist
Zhoumeng Lin
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Zhoumeng Lin’s research is on developing computational models to study nanomedicine, food safety, nanoparticle and chemical risk assessment.
Machine Learning Food Safety Assessment Environmental Health Physiologically-Based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) Modeling Toxicology
Dr. Sima Salahshor
Adjunct Professor · University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine
Health Innovation Advisory and Program Design & Management
Oncology and Cancer Research Psychedelic Medicine Medical Genetics Business Development & Partnerships Program Implementation
Paul Topham
Head of School of Infrastructure and Sustainable Engineering · Aston University
Professor Topham's research is focussed on sustainable polymer science; making new plastics of the future for a wide range of applications.
X-ray Scattering Electrospinning Polymer Science Block Copolymers Biodegradable Polymers
Bruce Armitage
Professor and Co-Director · Carnegie Mellon University
Bruce Armitage’s current research interests include the use of PNA for sequence-specific recognition of DNA and RNA.
Peptide Nucleic Acids DNA Nanotechnology Bioorganic Chemistry Fluorescent Dyes Molecular Evolution
Leonard Fleck
Professor of Philosophy · Michigan State University
Leonard Fleck is an expert in health care justice, health care rationing, as well as ethical issues related to genetic technologies.
Health care policy including changes being made by the Trump administration
Omowunmi "Wunmi" Sadik
Distinguished Professor · New Jersey Institute of Technology
Omowunmi Sadik applies her knowledge of surface chemistry, chemical and biological sensors in healthcare, food safety and the environment.
Nanostructured Conducting Polymers Chemical and Biological Sensors Surface Chemistry Electrochemistry Biosensors
Anthony Maurelli
Professor · University of Florida
Anthony Maurelli studies bacterial genetics to address questions about how bacteria cause gut disease and sexually transmitted infections.
Laboratory Capacity Building Wasterwater Epidemiology Sexually Transmitted Diseases Shigella Genetics and Pathogenesis Bacterial Pathogenesis
John McCulloch
Founder & Managing Director · Burloch Group Inc.
Engaging and knowledgeable speaker with deep expertise in biotechnology investment.
Biotechnology Pharmaceuticals Innovation Investment
Rubén Martínez
Professor of English and Fletcher Jones Chair in Literature & Writing · Loyola Marymount University
Professor of English and Fletcher Jones Chair in Literature & Writing at Loyola Marymount University
Journalism Mixed-Genre Writing Post-Colonial Literatures and Diaspora
Stacey Ivanchuk
Director, Intellectual Property · MaRS Innovation
Experienced and strategy-minded director with extensive experience managing commercially driven programs
Intellectual Property Strategy Access to Essential Medicines Biotechnology Patent Protection Early Stage Commercialization
Charles Cartin, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Director of Makerspaces & Professor of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University
Additive Manufacturing Advanced Engineering Mathematics Computer Aided Design (CAD) Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Design Engineering
Andrew Devitt
Professor, School of Biosciences · Aston University
Professor Devitt's research over 20 years has focused on the innate immune system and its role in protection and tissue repair.
Extracellular Vesicles Intercellular Adhesion Molecules Macrophages Apoptosis Phagocytes
Kelly Grindrod
Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy · University of Waterloo
Kelly Grindrod's areas of expertise include medication use, digital health technology and pharmacy education
Pharmacy Education Digital Health Technology Medication Use
Colin Brenan
CEO and Founder · 1CellBiO Inc.
Colin Brenan is a serial entrepreneur with expertise in research, project management, and financing of early-stage life science companies.
Business Development Commercialization of Life Science Technologies Product Development Lifesciences Start-Ups
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
Preetam Ghosh, Ph.D.
Interim Chair and Professor, Department of Computer Science · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Ghosh researches complex networks and systems biology, using modeling and simulation, applied-AI and network science.
AI Wireless Networking and Mobile Computing Systems Biology Stochastic modeling and discrete event simulation Mobile ubiquitous and grid computing
Teresa Di Felice
Assistant Vice President, Government and Community Relations · CAA South Central Ontario
Teresa oversees CAA SCO's advocacy and community relations efforts in Ontario.
Community & Government Relations Road Safety Policy Advocacy Towing Regulation Congestion Management