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
Kellie Watson
Head of Licensing, Corporate Development · LabCorp
Kellie Watson is an expert in biotechnology, scientific communications, and assisting biotechnology companies.
Diagnostics Life Sciences Cellular Biology Molecular Biology Biology
Deepa Dabir
Professor of Biology · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Disease Disease Mechanisms Yeast Genetics Neuroscience Cell Biology
Frank M. LaFerla
Chancellor’s Professor and Dean · UC Irvine
Frank M. LaFerla,Ph.D.,is the dean of the UCI School of Biological Sciences.His research focuses on the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Learning and Memory Alzheimer's Disease Molecular Biology Neurodegenerative disorders
Cory J. Evans
Assistant Professor of Biology · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Molecular Genetics Model Systems Drosophila Immunology Biomedical Research
Arjun Krishnan
Assistant Professor · Michigan State University
Arjun Krishnan develops and applies computational data-driven approaches to unravel how our genome relates to health and disease.
Precision Medicine Big Data Genome-wide molecular networks Computational Biology Machine Learning
Pramod Srivastava, M.D.
Director of the UConn Health Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center · University of Connecticut
Immunology expert, specializing in the development of vaccinations for difficult-to-treat ovarian cancer
Vaccination for Ovarian Cancer Novel Cancer Immunotherapy
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
Dr. Daniela Bota
Associate Dean of Clinical Research and Associate Professor of Neurology · UC Irvine
Dr. Daniela A. Bota is a UCI Health neuro-oncologist who specializes in the treatment of primary and metastatic brain tumors.
Clinical Trials Neuro-Oncology Brain Cancer Neurology Brain Tumors
Michael Wosnick
Principal · Michael Wosnick Consulting
Dynamic and engaging speaker with an unparalled abilty to engage non-scientists by making complex cancer research topics easily accessible.
Carlo Urbinati
Associate Professor of Biology · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Molecular Genetics of Gene Expression Rna Transport/Localization Structure and Function of Ribonucleoproteins
Jennifer Biddle
Professor, Marine Science and Policy · University of Delaware
Prof. Biddle's research interests include microbial ecology of marine systems, deep biosphere life, benthic archaea and bacteria.
Geobiology Deep Biosphere Life Microbial Ecology Marine Systems Benthic Archaea and Bacteria
Farzanna Haffizulla
South Florida Chapter President · HouseCallsMD.US
Physician/Owner, Dr. Farzanna Haffizulla/JFDOC P.L. Author of "Harmony of the Spheres"
Health Work/Life Balance Organization
Dr. Raphael (Rafi) Hofstein
President & CEO · MaRS Innovation
Turning academic ideas into commercial realities
Corporate & Business Strategy Early-Stage Investing Life Sciences and Healthcare Technology Transfer Commercialization of Innovation
Jeremy Firestone
Professor, Marine Science and Policy · University of Delaware
Prof. Firestone's major research focus is renewable energy transition.
Energy Justice Wind Power Climate Change Policy Renewable Energy Transition Renewable Energy
Allison McDonald
Associate Professor of Biology · Wilfrid Laurier University
Expert in plant and animal physiology with a focus on how organisms make energy. Advocate for women and persons with disabilities in STEM.
Plant and Animal Physiology and Biochemistry Bioenergetics (Mitochondria and Chloroplasts) Human Mitochondrial Diseases and Disorders Women in STEM Origin of Life and Endosymbiosis
Cheryl Hertz
Senior Instructor of Biology · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Genetics Biology Immunology Microbiology Infectious Disases
Barry H. Rosen, Ph.D.
Expert in cyanobacteria, harmful algal blooms and blue-green algae · Florida Gulf Coast University
Barry Rosen studies the nature of freshwater harmful algal blooms and their dynamics.
blue-green algae Cyanobacterial genetics Diatoms Limnology Fish kills
Dr Raj Badhan
Lecturer in Pharmacokinetics · Aston University
Dr Badhan's interest is in applying clinical pharmacokinetics to challenging pre-clinical scenarios and clinical patient groups scenarios.
Pharmacokinetics Population Pharmacokinetics Modelling Mental Health Paediatrics
