Christine Chambers
Professor & Canada Research Chair in Children's Pain · Dalhousie University and IWK Health Centre
Tier 1 Canada Research Chair, Professor of Pediatrics & Psychology. Passionate about science helping children
Pain Social Media Psychology Knowledge Mobilization Knowledge Translation
Kirk Garratt, M.D., MSc
Medical Director of Center for Heart & Vascular Health and John H. Ammon Chair of Cardiology · ChristianaCare
Dr. Garratt oversees one of the nation's busiest heart programs, renown for its exceptional speed in heart attack response times.
Cardiology Cardiovascular Disease Heart Health
Thomas Schwaab, M.D., PH.D.
Bank of America Endowed Medical Director, Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute · ChristianaCare
Nationally recognized urologic surgeon and leader of strategic development
Immunology Translational Cancer Research Urologic Oncology Business Development
Deborah Cohen
Senior Natural Scientist · RAND Corporation
Senior Natural Scientist at RAND Corporation and Professor at Pardee RAND Graduate School
Food Obesity Public Health Diet Exercise
Lisa Yerian, MD
Medical Director, Continuous Improvement Director, Hepatobilliary Pathology; Assistant Professor of Pathology · Cleveland Clinic
An expert in continuous improvement in healthcare and continuous improvement tools including business intelligence dashboards
Leading Change and Organizational Culture Continuous Improvement in Healthcare Organizational Learning and Improvement Application in Continuous Improvement Principles
Mark Leach
CEO/Founder · LifeToolsOnline Pty Ltd
CEO, social and spiritual entrepreneur, systems psychodynamics consultant, teacher and mentor
Leadership Development Leadership Team Leadership
James Merlino, MD
Chief Experience Officer · Cleveland Clinic
Under Dr. Merlino’s leadership, Cleveland Clinic is driving not only patient satisfaction, but also safety, quality and value
Patient Experience
Robert Wyllie, MD
Chief Medical Operations Officer · Cleveland Clinic
Inspires leaders to use business intelligence and continuous improvement tools to boost operational efficiencies and drive down costs
Continuous Improvement Cost Reduction Service Line Performance Management Length of Stay Initiatives Operating Room Management
John Kenagy
Author / Keynote Speaker · Kenagy & Associates
Creating Adaptive Capacity
Leadership: Leaving A Legacy in Uncertain Times 21st Century Health Care Quality-Centered Health Care Developing People as the Number One Resource Patient-Centered Point-Of-Care
J. Michael Henderson, MD
Chief Quality Officer · Cleveland Clinic
From this safety and quality expert, learn how a successful model of care can improve outcomes, reduce hospital-acquired infections and more
Patient Safety Quality and Safety Collaborations Implementing Systems to Manage Quality/Patient Safety Healthcare Reform (Quality Portions) Value Based Purchasing
Katherine Kortes-Miller
Assistant Professor, School of Social Work and Palliative Care Division Lead, Centre for Education and Research on Aging and Health (CERAH) · Lakehead University
An unconventional death educator and researcher with a passion for palliative care and improving end of life care for all
Gerontology Palliative Care End-Of-Life Care Interprofessional Education and Care LGBTQ
Eric Layland
Assistant Professor · University of Delaware
Prof. Layland bridges LGBTQ+ developmental research to community impact.
LGBTQ+ Developmental Research Health Disparities Health Equity Quantitative Research LGBTQ+ Advocacy
Christian R. Becker
Co-Founder & Head of Business Development · Fair Observer
When the disease is an out of touch mainstream media, the cure is a daily prescription of news & analysis from the team at Fair Observer
Entrepreneurship Healthcare Innovations Business Development Start-Ups Healthcare Public Policy
Neil Jasani, M.D., MBA, FACEP
Chief Clinical Officer · ChristianaCare
Dr. Jasani provides oversight for iLEAD (Institute for Learning, Leadership and Development) and Human Resources
Human Resources Graduate and Undergraduate Medical Education Learning Organizational Development
Alexander Simopoulos
Cosmetic Surgeon · FPA Women's Health
Dr. Alexander Simopoulos is a cosmetic surgeon in West Hollywood, California
Cosmetic Surgery plastic surgery liposuction vaginal rejuvenation
Blaine Warkentine MD MPH
Medical Advisor · innovationthrives
Healthcare: Innovations, Entrepreneurship, Business Models, and Growth Hacking
Healthcare Technology Patient Monitoring Product Management
Tamara Franz-Odendaal
Professor, Faculty of Biology, NSERC Chair Women in Science and Engineering- Atlantic Canada; Principal Investigator - Bone Development Laboratory · Mount Saint Vincent University
Developmental biologist / Anatomist; Advocate for the Advancement of Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Morphology Embryology Molecular Biology Anatomy Genetics
Maria Lima, MD
Assistant Professor · Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
A leading expert in reconstructive surgery and body contouring.
Abdominoplasty Pediatric Plastic Surgery Cleft lip and palate repair Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Body contouring after massive weight loss
Liz Walker
Managing Director · Youth Wellbeing Project
Educator and advocate responding to porn harms. Author and professional speaker.
Pornography Sexual Health Youth Wellbeing Relationships and Sexuality Education Porn & Online Safeguarding Education
Soania Mathur
Physician · Designing A Cure Inc
Inspiring and empowering people challenged with chronic disease to live fulfilling lives.
Young Onset Parkinson's Disease Optimism Chronic Illness Children Coping With Chronic Illness in the Family Living Well With Parkinson's