Worth Longest, Ph.D.
Louis S. and Ruth S. Harris Exceptional Scholar Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Longest works to address significant current challenges in the field of medical aerosols
Infant Aerosol Delivery Targeting Inhaled Medications within the Lungs Inhaled Medications Respiratory Drug Delivery Particle Engineering
Shannon Phillips, MD, MPH
Quality and Patient Safety Officer · Cleveland Clinic
Healthcare audiences are eager to learn how metrics, performance improvement and outcomes can help ensure the success of an organization
Quality and Patient Safety Culture of Safety Leadership: Role of A Leader to Develop Culture Leading By Influence Performance Improvement & Safety/Quality
Dr. Shariq Khoja
Founder & CEO · Tech4Life Enterprises
An innovator, researcher, and planner in global health for over 15 years.
Global Health Public Health Ehealth Epidemiology Program Evaluation
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
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
Sarah Hooper
Executive Director of UCSF / UC Hastings Consortium and Adjunct Professor · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: hoopers@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4831 / Office 377-200
Health Equity Health Law Comprehensive and Coordinated Care Health and Access to Civil Justice Elder Financial Abuse
C. Martin Harris, MD, MBA
Chief Information Officer · Cleveland Clinic
Using IT strategically and effectively is the prescription for improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs
Healthcare Management Healthcare Technology Medical Informatics Healthcare Information and Management Systems Ehealth Trends and Innovations
John Henson, MD
Professor of Medicine, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Pediatrics · Augusta University
Dr. Henson practices neuro-oncology in the MCG Brain Tumor Program and manages patients with neurofibromatosis and related genetic disorders
Brain Tumors Spine Tumors Neuro-Oncology Genetics Hereditary Cancer
Joshua D. Feder, MD
Affiliate Faculty - Infant & Early Childhood Development - School of Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Senior Expert, Early Years. Clinical practice, teaching, research, advocacy, and tech development.
Clinical Child and Family Psychiatry Developmental and Learning Challenges Research in Relationship Based Interventions Peace Building in Conflict Zones Reflective Practice
Matthew Hoffman, M.D., MPH
Marie E. Pinizzotto, M.D., Endowed Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology · ChristianaCare
Dr. Matthew Hoffman has spearheaded national improvements in OB/GYN care and frequently speaks to the media about OB/GYN trends.
Preterm Birth Global Health Labor Complications Digital Outreach
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
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
April Fallon, Ph.D.
Doctoral Faculty - Clinical Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Assessment of clinically significant impulsivity; ethical hot spots of combined therapy; informed consent in group psychotherapy
Psychological Assessment Personality Assessment Cognitive and Intellectual Assessment Memory Assessment Group Psychotherapy
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