Jessica Rouge, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Chemistry · University of Connecticut

Professor Rouge is an expert in enzyme-mediated assembly of nanomaterials and delivery of DNA and RNA into cells.

SELEX Therapeutic Oligonucleotides Gene Regulation Nanocharacterization

Hongwu Wang

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Hongwu Wang is a biomedical engineer merging AI, wearables, rehab robotics, and assistive tech into real-world aging/disability solutions.

User Participatory Design, Machine Learning & Sensor-Based Outcome Measures Assitive Technology & Rehabilitation Robotics Biomedical Engineering Rehabilitation Science Wearable/mHealth Technology

Aimée Eubanks Davis

Founder and CEO · Braven.org

Speaks to higher education outcomes, particularly related to job attainment and quality among first-generation and low-income students.

Social and Economic Mobility Higher Education Future of Work Employer/Employee Relations Labor Market

Ricki Rosol

Senior Lecturer of Health and Human Sciences · Loyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Physical Therapy

Ho Ming Chow

Associate Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders · University of Delaware

Ho Ming Chow studies developmental stuttering and other speech disorders.

Motor Speech Disorders Neural Correlates of Speech and Language Processing Neuroimaging Method Development Imaging Genetics Epilepsy

Shiladitya Banerjee

Assistant Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Shiladitya Banerjee develops theoretical models to understand how the internal structures of a living cell impacts its characteristics.

Single-cell Biophysics Soft Living Matter Physics Physics of Living Systems Molecular and Cell Biology

Kate Hong

Associate Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Kate Hong's research is in understanding the organization and function of neural circuits that underlie sensory-guided behaviors.

Behavioral Methods Characterization of Neural Circuits Computational, Mathematical & Statistical Methods Diseases & Disorders Physiological & Anatomical Methods

Daniel J. Sawaya

Co-Founder & Chairman · Trajectory Brands Inc.

Can-Do, And How! Domestic & international business experience ensures the trajectory is always toward business innovation and brand success

Brand Development and Management Marketing Strategies Ecommerce Venture Capital & Private Equity Investing

Robert Cook

Professor/M.D. · University of Florida

Dr. Robert Cook is a professor within the Department of Epidemiology focusing on preventative health care.

Primary Care Medicine Alcohol Consumption Sexually Transmitted Diseases HIV Infection Stigma

Eric Loken, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Educational Psychology · University of Connecticut

Professor Loken studies advanced statistical modeling with applications to large-scale educational testing.

Online Testing Educational Psychology Educational Testing Bayesian Inference

Anna Galloway

Clinical Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Anna Galloway's research finds appropriate uses of music within occupational therapy increase collaboration with music therapists.

End of Life Care Intensive Care Creative Arts Therapy Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Equal Access Clinic (OT EAC)

Riqiang Yan

Professor and Chair, Department of Neuroscience · University of Connecticut

Professor Yan is an expert in neurodegenerative diseases, specializing in identifying the biological culprits behind Alzheimer’s disease.

Alzheimer's Disease Medicine Neuroscience

Toufiq Reza, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor | Biomedical and Chemical Engineering and Sciences · Florida Tech

Dr. Reza's research interests involve converting wastes to biofuels.

Biomass Conversion Waste Valorization Waste to Energy Biomaterials Biofuels

Rachel O'Neill, Ph.D.

Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor, Molecular & Cell Biology and Institute for Systems Genomics · University of Connecticut

Dr. O'Neill's research projects use molecular genetic approaches to study centromere function and evolution

Cancer Susceptibility Genomics Genome Stability

Xiuchun (Cindy) Tian, Ph.D.

Interim Department Head and Professor · University of Connecticut

Professor Tian is an expert in animal biotechnology.

Pluripotent Stem Cells Nuclear Reprogramming by Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Genetic Engineering in Farm Animals Assisted Reproductive Technologies Pre-Implantation Embryo Development

Guanhong Miao

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Guanhong Miao specializes in population epidemiology with the integration of epigenetics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, and microbiomes.

Statistical Analysis Multi-omics Genetic Epidemiology Security and Privacy

Stephen Peca

Managing Director · Concourse Realty Group

Commercial Real Estate Development and Investment (and everything in between)

Real Estate Private Equity Project Finance

Caio Sousa

Assistant Professor of Health and Human Sciences · Loyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Exercise Sciences Aerobic Exercise Aging and Chronic Disease Exercise Physiology Endurance Sports

Subha Das

Associate Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Subha Das has helped developed conditions for click-chemistry for the rapid modification and functionalization of DNA and RNA.

Nanotechnology RNA Biochemistry Organic Synthesis Future of Science Nucleic Acids Chemistry

Alison Barth

Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Alison Barth's work focuses on understanding how experience transforms the properties of neurons to encode memory.

Research Design Neural Plasticity Biophysics Neuroscience