health Experts

Bruce Compas

Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Psychology and Human Development, Professor of Pediatrics, Co-Director of Clinical Psychology Training, and Director of Psychology at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer CenterVanderbilt University

An expert on how stress affects the physical and mental health of children and families, and the power of coping and preventative measures.

Frances Fleming-Milici, PhD

Director of Marketing Initiatives, Rudd Center for Food Policy and HealthUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Fleming-Milici's work focuses on analyzing the impact of marketing practices on exposure and consumption of unhealthy food and beverages

Karl Peace

Professor, Georgia Cancer Coalition Distinguished Cancer Scholar, Jiann-Ping College of Public HealthGeorgia Southern University

Karl Peace researches biostatistics, clinical trials and drug research and development.

Rayid Ghani

Distinguished Career ProfessorCarnegie Mellon University

Rayid Ghani designs and deploys AI systems with governments for health, housing and justice and advises them on AI governance & evaluation.

Sarah Hill

Professor, PsychologyTexas Christian University

Dr. Hill specializes in research on women's sexual psychology, sex hormones, and the birth control pill.

Jennifer Applebaum

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Jennifer Applebaum is an expert on pet ownership and the resulting health and well-being/welfare implications of the human-pet dyad.

Lauren Morrison

Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology | Psychological ScienceLoyola Marymount University

LeaAnne DeRigne, MSW, Ph.D.

Associate ProfessorFlorida Atlantic University

LeaAnne DeRigne's area of research expertise is in paid sick leave, flexible work, vacation time, and pensions.

Lauren von Klinggraeff, PhD

Assistant ProfessorAugusta University

Dr. von Klinggraeff's research focuses on improving children’s cardiovascular health.

Michael R. Dobbs, M.D.

Chair of the Clinical Neurosciences DepartmentFlorida Atlantic University

Michael Dobbs’, M.D., focuses on vascular neurology, particularly the pathophysiology and treatment of amyloidosis.