Rene Przkora
Professor/Chief/Director/M.D. · University of Florida
Dr. Rene Przkora is an expert on pain medicine and researches nonopioid alternatives and advanced pain interventions.
Fellowship Education Pain Management Nonopiod Alternatives Anesthesiology Pain Medicine
John David N. Dionisio
Chair and Professor of Computer Science (Sabbatical, Fall '24) · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Computer Science Interaction Design Computer Graphics
Matt Barton
Professor of Communication, Department Chair · Southern Utah University
Specializing in rhetoric and persuasion in public discourse, communication theory, and critical thinking
Communication Theories Professional Writing and Presentations Public Discourse Teaching Communication Theory Conflict and Communication in Relationships
Kevin Stein
Director MAPC Program/Professor of Communication · Southern Utah University
Specializing in the rhetoric of attack, apology, and responses to apology as well as political campaign communication.
Antapologia Strategies Political Campaign Messages Film Rhetoric of Defense Apologia
Gary Elkins, Ph.D., ABPP
Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience (Core Clinical Faculty) · Baylor University
Dr. Gary Elkins' areas of specialization are clinical psychology, health psychology, and hypnotherapy.
Clinical Psychology Health Psychology Hypnotherapy Hypnotherapy for Hot Flashes Breast Cancer Survivors
Roger B. Fillingim
Professor/Director · University of Florida
Roger B. Fillingim maintains an active research program investigating individual differences in pain.
Ethnic Group Differences in Pain Pain
Cato Laurencin, M.D., Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer, Connecticut Convergence Institute · UConn Health
Dr. Laurencin is a world renowned engineer, physician and scientist who is known for pioneering the field of Regenerative Engineering.
Stem Cell Science and Technology Nanotechnology Polymeric Materials Science Tissue Engineering Regenerative Engineering
Steven G. Kinsey, Ph.D.
Professor, Director, Center for Advancement in Managing Pain · University of Connecticut
Steven G. Kinsey is an educator and researcher with specialized training in pain, immunology, and behavioral pharmacology.
Pain Management Substance Use Disorders Chronic Pain Cannabinoids Anxiety
Tabassum Salam, M.D., MBA, FACP
Chief Learning Officer · ChristianaCare
Dr. Salam is an internal medicine physician and chief learning officer for ChristianaCare.
Leadership Development Healthcare Management Medical Education Internal Medicine
Miriam Ezenwa
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Miriam Ezenwa’s research explores health disparities in pain management, pain and symptom management for people with sickle cell disease.
Symptom Management Sickle Cell Disease Pain Management
Lori Rubenstein Fazzio
Clinical Professor of Yoga Studies and Health · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts and College of Communication & Fine Arts
Pain Science Yoga Physical Therapy
Staja Booker
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Staja Booker is an expert in racial disparities and health equity in pain management in Black/African American older adults.
Health Equity Black/African American with Chronic Pain Chronic Pain in Older Adults Chronic Pain Osteoarthritis
Laura Happe
Clinical Professor · University of Florida
Laura Happe is an expert in managed care pharmacy.
Epidemiology Pharmacoeconomics Pharmacy Benefit Management Drug Coverage Policy Health Outcomes Research
Dr. Mark Ware
Chief Medical Officer · Canopy Growth
Dr. Ware leads Canopy Growth’s medical division, Spectrum Therapeutics including research towards the development of cannabinoid medicines.
Endocannabinoid System Cannabis Research Cannabinoids Medical Cannabis Clinical Research
Martha Paynter
Registered Nurse, President of the Board · Wellness Within
Access to abortion, prison abolition, criminalization and reproductive health
Health Services Management Feminist Health Advocacy Childbirth Breastfeeding Pain Management
Lisa Holle, Pharm.D., BCOP, FHOPA
Associate Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice · University of Connecticut
Dr. Holle’s clinical research focuses on medical marijuana, oral cancer therapy management, and impact of clinical pharmacy services
MyDispense Medical Marijuana Pain Cancer Cancer Therapeutics
Terrence Carolan, MSPT, MBA
Managing Director of Medical Rehabilitation and Aging Services · CARF International
Terrence Carolan has more than 20 years of experience as a provider, educator, and administrator in the medical rehabilitation field.
CARF Accreditation Assisted Living Continuing Care Retirement Communities Respite Care Adult Day Services
Maureen McCarthy
Co-Founder/Co-Director · Center for Collaborative Awareness
Resiliency Strategist • Collaboration Expert • Executive Coach • Keynote Speaker
Executive & Leadership Coaching Collaborative Relationships Speaking Relationship Design Stress and Pain Management
Lynn Kelly Devlin
Nurse Practitioner, Author, Speaker · Cancer Widow
Hospice / Palliative Care nurse practitioner and author speaks about coping with a loved ones end-of-life preparations
Hospice and Palliative Care End-Of-Life Preparations Alzheimers Disease Caring for the Caregiver How to Build Your Palliative Care Team
Dr. Sima Salahshor
Adjunct Professor · University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine
Health Innovation Advisory and Program Design & Management
Oncology and Cancer Research Psychedelic Medicine Medical Genetics Business Development & Partnerships Program Implementation