Dr Sarah Pitt

Principal Lecturer in Microbiology · University of Brighton

Sarah is a member of the Institute of Biomedical Science’s Virology Specialist Advisory Panel and its Chief Examiner.

COVID-19 Microbiology Viruses Infection Control Anti-microbial Resistance

Julie Downs

Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Julie Downs studies social influences on decisions, particularly the impact of social norms.

Social Norms Decisions Processes Public Policy Social Psychology Judgement and Decision Making

Marlene Schwartz, Ph.D.

Director, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health (Principal Investigator); Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies · University of Connecticut

Dr. Schwartz specializes in school wellness and nutrition programs, and food insecurity.

Food Pantries School Food SNAP School Food Options Nutrition

Phillip Coule, MD

Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, AU Health System & Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs · Augusta University

Phillip Coule is an expert in COVID-19 testing, hospital quality & safety, emergency medicine, disaster preparedness, and GRAChIE.

Coronavirus Mass Casualty Triage Emergency Medicine Hospital Quality and Safety Disaster Preparedness

Glenn Morris

Professor · University of Florida

Dr. Glenn Morris’ initiatives include work with Covid-19 epidemiology, zika, and cholera.

Diarrheal Disease Zika Foodborne Illness Incidence Cholera Food Safety

John Brownstein

Chief Innovation Officer · Boston Children's Hospital

John Brownstein's research is focused on predicting patterns of epidemics and pandemics, and the efficacy of disease control strategies.

Population Health Informatics Molecular Biology Program Management Epidemiology Public Health

E. Alison Holman

Professor of Nursing · UC Irvine

E. Alison Holman studies the early post-event predictors of co-morbid trauma-related mental and physical health problems.

Physical health Acute Stress Acute Stress & Cardiovascular Disease Psychological Trauma Media Exposure

Sarah DeYoung

Associate Professor, Sociology & Criminal Justice · University of Delaware

Prof. DeYoung's expertise is in maternal and child health in crisis and disaster settings, with a focus on infant feeding in emergencies.

Evacuation Decision-making Companion Animals in Disasters Maternal & Infant Health in Disasters Refugee & Immigrant Well-being Psychological Sense of Community

Roxane Cohen Silver

Distinguished Professor of Psychological Science · UC Irvine

Roxane Cohen Silver studies stress, traumatic events, coping, disasters, health psychology and social psychology.

Health Psychology Stress Traumatic Events Coping Social Psychology

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

Greg Garrett, Ph.D.

Carole Ann McDaniel Hanks Chair of Literature and Culture, Department of English · Baylor University

Theologian & cultural critic, exploring the intersections between film & popular culture, literature, religion & politics

Public Speaking Media Resource Creative Writing Religion and Culture Popular Culture and Society

Andrew Ledbetter

Professor & Chair of Communication Studies · Texas Christian University

Andrew Ledbetter investigates how people use communication technology to maintain close ties with friends, family, and romantic partners.

Quantitative Research Methods Psychological Health Friendships Communication Technology Social Media

Samsun "Sem" Lampotang

Professor/Director/M.D. · University of Florida

Dr. Samsun Lampotang's research helps improve patient safety by designing training with physical extended reality and virtual stimulators.

Mastery Learning via Virtual Coaches Patient Safety Procedural Training Simulation in Health Care Health Care Technology

Paul Herrnson, Ph.D.

Professor of Political Science · University of Connecticut

Paul Herrnson's interests include political parties and elections, money and politics, and voting systems and election administration.

Political Behavior American Institutions and Politics Election Administration Voting Systems Public Opinion

Maria Watson

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Maria Watson is an urban planner with expertise in disaster recovery.

Disaster Assistance Disaster Recovery Small Business Recovery

Siobhan Gorman

Partner, Washington, D.C. · Brunswick Group

Siobhan Gorman concentrates on crisis, cybersecurity, public affairs, and media relations.

Cyber Security Cyberattacks National Security Litigation Media Relations

Sriram Narayanan

Eli Broad Professor in Supply Chain Management · Michigan State University

Sriram Narayanan's research has focused on understanding how supply chain ideas can be applied to facilitate inclusion.

Managing Services Diversity & Inclusion Equity

Anthony Maurelli

Professor · University of Florida

Anthony Maurelli studies bacterial genetics to address questions about how bacteria cause gut disease and sexually transmitted infections.

Laboratory Capacity Building Wasterwater Epidemiology Sexually Transmitted Diseases Shigella Genetics and Pathogenesis Bacterial Pathogenesis

Jon Peha

Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Jon Peha's research addresses social and policy issues around the evolution of computer and telecommunications networks.

Security and Privacy Economics Technical Innovation Network Security Connected Vehicles Internet of Things (IoT)

Shan Wang, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Accounting, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University

Executive and Director Labor Markets Corporate Reporting and Disclosures Corporate Governance Taxation