Research Experts

Gavin Naylor

DirectorUniversity of Florida

Gavin Naylor studies the diversity of the world's sharks and their biology, movement, genetics and evolution.

SharksShark EvolutionShark BiologyShark Attack Files

Ugo Mattei

Distinguished Professor of Law and Alfred and Hanna Fromm Chair in International and Comparative LawUC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: matteiu@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4646 / Office 623-200

Comparative LawEconomics and the LawEuropean Community LawAfrican LawAnthropological and Ecological Approaches to Law

Carma Bylund

ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Carma Bylund is a behavioral scientist with international expertise in healthcare communication across the cancer continuum and in dementia.

Doctor-Patient Communication on TelemedicineCommunication Skills Training for Residents and FellowsCancer CaregivingHealthcare CommunicationDoctor-Patient Communication

David Ostrov

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Dr. David Ostrov is an expert on immunology, structural biology, and drug discovery in the areas of cancer therapeutics.

CovidAutoimmunityDrug DiscoveryT cell immunobiologyImmunology

Shirley Baker

ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Shirley Baker has expertise in molluscan biology and aquaculture.

Shellfish ProductivityProvision of Ecosystem ServicesProvision of Ecosystem Services by ShellfishEffects of Water Quality on Shellfish ProductivityPhysiological Mechanisms That Underlie the Effects of Water Quality on Shellfish Productivity

Ariella VanHara

Expert in social workFlorida Gulf Coast University

Ariella VanHara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Clinical Assistant Professor.

Artifical Intelligence and mental healthMental HealthSubstance Abuse PreventionInvoluntary hospitalizationsCrisis Intervention

Jin-Won Kim

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Jin-Won Kim’s research focuses on the role of recreation, parks and tourism in the creation of active, healthy and sustainable communities.

Water-Based Recreation and TourismPublic Health and Quality of LifeEnvironmental JusticeApplications of Geospatial Technologies in RecreationPark and Tourism