Pandemic Experts

Charles H. Kellstadt Chair Emeritus of MarketingEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Globally known for his scholarly contributions in consumer psychology, competitive strategy, and geopolitical analysis

Consumer PsychologyGlobal Competitive StrategyMarketing TheoryGeopolitical AnalysisEmerging Markets

Assistant Professor, Civil and Environmental EngineeringVillanova University

Dr. Xiong conducts AI and big-data research on human mobility and its relation to policy, the environment and public health.

Electric and Hydrogen VehiclesTransportation PlanningTransportation EconomicsTransportation EngineeringTransportation and Environment

Professor and Graduate Program Director, Science and Technology Studies (STS)Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Focuses on the history of science, technology, and medicine as it relates to drug policy and the social significance of drugs

Opioid CrisisHarm ReductionOpioid OverdoseHistory of Science & MedicineGender & Addiction

Chief | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Dr. Michael Lauzardo's clinical practice and research centers around tuberculosis among at-risk populations.

Public HealthPulmonary TuberculosisPulmonary DiseaseTuberculosis

President and CEOHolland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Champion for children and youth with disabilities & healthcare CEO. Expert speaker and leader on diversity, innovation and inclusion.

DisabilitiesPatient Centred CareChildren's HealthLeadershipWomen in Leadership

Distinguished Professor | DirectorUniversity of Florida

Dr. Michael Okun is a neurologist, neuroscientist, and expert in Parkinson's, movement disorders, and deep brain stimulation.

Alzheimer'sParkinson'sTouretteDeep Brain StimulationDystonia

Assistant Professor of Urban Planning and Public PolicyUC Irvine

Michael Mendez has experience in the public and private sectors, where he consulted and actively engaged in the policymaking process.

Global climate change policyEnvironmental PlanningPublic PolicyLegislative RelationsClimate Change

Associate Professor | M.D.University of Florida

Dr. Laurie Davies is an expert on medical credentialing, health care operations and operating rooms.

Operating RoomsAnesthesiologyHealth Care Operations

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Oscar (Hengxuan) Chi studies the impact of technology, especially AI, on the delivery of services in hospitality and tourism.

Well-being and SustainabilityAI in event servicesAI in hospitalityArtificial IntelligenceAI in tourism

Neag Professor of Educational PolicyUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Cobb's current research interests include policies on school choice, accountability, and school reform.

Education PolicyEducational LeadershipSchool ReformSchool ChoiceEducational Accountability

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