Jonathan S. Dordick
Howard P. Isermann Professor, Chemical and Biological Engineering & Co-Director, Heparin Applied Research Center · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Applies biological principles to advance bioengineering and biomanufacturing, stem cell engineering, and drug discovery
Drug Discovery Biomanufacturing Biochemical Engineering Biochemistry Chemistry
Carlos Castano, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Castano specializes in tailoring surface properties of materials for applications in energy, transportation, and manufacturing.
Surface Engineering Functional Coatings Nanomaterials Engineering Corrosion Engineering Thin film deposition and characterization
Christian Rossetti
Associate Professor · Georgia Southern University
Christian Rossetti’s research focuses on strategic sourcing, aligning goals in buyer-supplier relationships, and supply chain structure
Supply Market Research Logistics Management Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Supply Chain Logistics Operations Planning and Control
Angela Tsounis
Author · Different from the Other Kids
Furthering the conversation surrounding children's mental health.
Mental Health Public Speaking
Bijan Zakeri
Global Technical Marketing Manager · BASF
Bijan Zakeri is a pharmaceutical industry professional with a strong business acumen, scientific expertise and technical marketing.
Drug Discovery Pharmaceutical Industry Biochemistry Protein Chemistry Biotechnology
James Desborough
Associate Professor · University of East Anglia
His research explores medication adherence – how to support patients in sticking to their regular treatment and drug-taking routines.
Medication Adherence Chemical Sciences Clinical Pharmacy Pharmacy Therapeutics
Nilesh Gharge
Business Head · Keystone Center for Sleep Disorders
Business Head at Keystone Center for Sleep Disorders
Pharmaceutical Industry Marketing Branding
Ramani Varanasi
President and CEO · X-Biotix Therapeutics
Ramani Varanasi is a biopharmaceutical expert with experience structuring, negotiating and executing successful strategic alliances.
Clinical Trials Molecular Biology Oncology Pharmaceutical Industry Biotechnology
Debi Bhattacharya
Professor of Behavioural Medicine · University of East Anglia
She is an expert in medication adherence and in deprescribing (providing alternatives to medication).
Pill Organisers Medication Adherence Support Decision Aid Pharmacy Medication HIV Medication
Anthony Cox
Professor Emeritus · Indiana University, Kelley School of Business
Marketing expert theorizing the relationship between the intentions and behaviors of consumers.
Consumers and Preventative Health Behaviors How Measuring Consumers' Intentions and Attitudes Influences their Subsequent Behavior Medical Products and Decision-Making Consumer Risk Evaluation How Message-Framing Influences Health-Related Behaviors
Edie Dullaghan
Head, Target Validation · Centre for Drug Research and Development
Striving for excellence through mentoring people and by fostering creative/critical thinking,
Drug Development Infectious Disease Biology Molecular Genetics of Gene Expression Immunohistochemistry Antibiotic development
Daniel Jonas, M.D., M.P.H.
Associate Professor of Medicine, Section Chief for Research, Division of General Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology · UNC at Chapel Hill
Dr. Jonas’ research interests include comparative effectiveness, evidence synthesis, prevention, unhealthy alcohol use, and health economics
Prevention Screening Unhealthy Alcohol Use Anticoagulation Management of Chronic Diseases
Gregg Murray, PhD
Professor of Political Science · Augusta University
Murray's research focuses on political behavior and psychology with specific interests in voter mobilization.
Government Responses to COVID-19 Public Policy Research Methods Political Behavior Voting
Nancy D. Campbell
Professor and Department Head, 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 Crisis Harm Reduction Opioid Overdose History of Science & Medicine Gender & Addiction
John McCulloch
Founder & Managing Director · Burloch Group Inc.
Engaging and knowledgeable speaker with deep expertise in biotechnology investment.
Biotechnology Pharmaceuticals Innovation Investment
Victor V. Claar, Ph.D.
Expert in economics and ethics · Florida Gulf Coast University
Victor Claar is a serious economist who thinks about the individual human beings behind market transactions.
Financial Literacy Tariffs Free Enterprise Business Cycles Inflation
Steve Demas
Director, Clinical Operations Study Leadership · Biogen
Steve Demas is an expert in the pharmaceutical industry specializing in clinical trials, pharmaceutics, oncology and clinical monitoring.
Therapeutic Areas Oncology Pharmaceutical Industry Clinical Operations Clincal Development
Rick Pierce
CEO and Co-founder · SanaRx Biotherapeutics
Rick Pierce is a senior level executive and advisor, with expertise in attracting capital, forging transformative strategic alliances .
Strategic Planning Medical Devices Technology Transfer Lifesciences Pharmaceutical Industry
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
Paul Meade
President · Thought Leader Select
Innovative leader in healthcare, promoting thought leadership in medicine
Key Opinion Leaders Thought Leadership Public Health Medicine Sunshine Act (Ppsa)