science Experts

Frank M. LaFerla

Chancellor’s Professor and DeanUC Irvine

Frank M. LaFerla,Ph.D.,is the dean of the UCI School of Biological Sciences.His research focuses on the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s Disease.

James Dahlman

Assistant Professor, Biomedical EngineeringGeorgia Tech - COE

James Dahlman uses molecular biology to rationally design the genetic drugs he delivers.

Erasmus Kersting, PhD

Professor and Department Chair, EconomicsVillanova University

Erasmus Kersting, PhD, is an expert on monetary policy, inflation and economic policy.

Reshma Shah

Professor in the Practice of MarketingEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Professor Alan Goddard

Professor of Biotechnology and Head of BiosciencesAston University

Prof. Goddard has a particular interest in applying fundamental findings about the cell membrane and its constituent lipids and proteins.

Leni Schwendinger

Owner/PrincipalLeni Schwendinger Light Projects, NightSeeing™

"Fun, moving, exciting! Is how I would describe Leni's Talk and LightWalk."

Christopher A. Lemmon, Ph.D.

Inez A. Caudill Distinguished Professorship in Biomedical Engineering; Associate Chair, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S., Lehigh University | M.S., University of Wisconsin | Ph.D., Johns Hopkins UniversityVCU

Dr. Lemmon's research lies in cell-generated traction forces and extracellular matrix biology

Danielle Ofri

Associate ProfessorNew York University School of Medicine

Front-line doctor who speaks to current issues in healthcare and brings back the humanity to medicine

Leslie Kern

Director, Women's and Gender Studies ProgramMount Allison University

Expert in urban social issues, including gentrification, gender, and inequalities.

Deborah Bolnick, Ph.D.

ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Bolnick is an expert on genetic ancestry testing and how sociopolitical forces & history shape human genomic diversity.