John Ligon

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Dr. John Ligon is a translational researcher committed to advancing novel cellular therapies and immunotherapies.

Cancer Cancer Immunotherapy Clinical Trials Developmental Therapeutics Oncology

Priscilla Michelle Mpasi, M.D., FAAP

Assistant Medical Director for the Clinically Integrated Network and Delaware Medicaid Partners · ChristianaCare

Dr. Priscilla Michelle Mpasi is Assistant Medical Director for the Clinically Integrated Network and Delaware Medicaid Partners.

Pediatrics

Jennifer Johannesen

Author, speaker, blogger · Patient Advocate

My talks are frank and unsentimental, yet lighthearted and engaging. No lecturing! Authentic patient experience illuminated through stories.

Disability Advocacy Ethics Parenting Children With Special Needs Patient Advocacy

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

Herschel Lessin

Vice President · The Children's Medical Group PLLC

Funny, engaging speaker on children's health, medical missions, immunizations, medical economics, medical liability, & healthcare policy,

Medical Practice Management/Economics Medical Liability Immunization Policy/Economics Medical Mission Volunteer Pediatric Healthcare Topics

Valera Hudson, MD

Professor & Chair · Augusta University

Valera Hudson is a pediatric pulmonologist and treats conditions that affect a child's respiratory system, like severe asthma or bronchitis.

Pediatric Pulmonology Medical Education Reccurent Pneumonia Cystic Fibrosis Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Jack Yu, MD

Pediatric Plastic Surgery · Augusta University

Dr. Yu is director of the Craniofacial Center at Children's Hospital of Georgia, where he has repaired cleft palates for more than 20 years.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Pediatrics Pediatric Plastic Surgery Craniofacial Surgery Cleft Lip/Palette

Ellen Clayton

Craig-Weaver Professor of Pediatrics; Professor of Law; Professor of Health Policy · Vanderbilt University

World-renowned medical ethicist working at the intersection of law, medicine and public health, with a focus on genetics.

Gender and the Law Legal and Ethical Issues in Children's and Women's Health Research Ethics Genetics and Health Policy Medical Ethics

Michele Lobo

Associate Professor, Physical Therapy · University of Delaware

Prof. Lobo's research focuses on interventions and devices for young children that maximize early learning and development.

Wearable Technology Rehabilitation Devices Exoskeletons Pediatrics

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

Sandra Citty

Clinical Associate Professor · University of Florida

As a Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center nurse researcher, Sandra Citty identifies opportunities for improvements.

Enhancing Health Outcomes Medical-Surgical Acute Care Nursing Veterans Affairs Family Health

Craig Smith

Associate Professor of Psychology and Human Development · Vanderbilt University

Expert on cognitive neuroscience, with a particular focus on emotion and coping with stress.

Cognitive Neuroscience Adaptation Emotion Health Psychology Social Psychology

Shilpa Kauta, M.D.

Director for the ChristianaCare Sleep Wellness Center · ChristianaCare

Dr. Shilpa Kauta currently serves as the Medical Director for the ChristianaCare Sleep Wellness Center.

Sleep Medicine

Charmaine Smith Wright, M.D., MSHP

Director of the Center for Special Health Care Needs · ChristianaCare

Dr. Charmaine Smith Wright is director of ChristianaCare's Center for Special Health Care Needs.

Disabilities and Health Care Internal Medicine Pediatrics

Tammy Clifford

Chief Scientist and Vice President, Evidence Standards · Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)

Supporting evidence-informed decisions in Canadian health care as CADTH's Chief Scientist and Vice President, Evidence Standards.

Epidemiology Evidence-Based Medicine Health Health & Healthcare Law and Policy health technology assessment

Valerie Duffy, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Allied Health Sciences · University of Connecticut

Professor focused on how variation in taste affects food flavor and food preference, translated to healthier eating to reduce obesity risk.

Community-based Interventions Flavor Smell Nutrition Food Preference

Julia Hanigsberg

President and CEO · Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

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

Disabilities Patient Centred Care Children's Health Leadership Women in Leadership

Gianluca De Leo, PhD

Chair of the Department of Health Management, Economics and Policy · Augusta University

Dr. Gianluca De Leo is a leading expert on using technology, such as virtual reality and e-health, in public health and health care.

Telemedicine Augmented Reality Health Technology Biotechnology Public Health

Garrett Schwarzman

M.D. · University of Florida

Dr. Garrett Schwarzman's research focuses on hip, shoulder, knee and joint arthroplasty, knee injuries, sports medicine, and sport injuries.

Sideline Management of Sports Injuries Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopy Sports Medicine Hip Pathology in Athletes

Ellen Brown

Founder and chairman · Public Banking Institute

Author, Attorney, Public Speaker

Public Speaking Monetary Reform Public Banking