Bryan Roth, Ph.D., M.D.
Michael Hooker Distinguished Professor, Department of Pharmacology · UNC at Chapel Hill
Dr. Roth and his colleagues are engaged in drug discovery and synthetic biology research
Immunohistochemistry In Vitro Pharmacology Molecular Biology Cell Culture
Scott Requadt
CEO · Talaris Therapeutics
Scott Requadt has operating and investment experience in the biopharmaceutical industry including therapeutics, medtech and diagnostics.
Entrepreneurship Corporate Development Life Sciences Biotechnology Venture Capital
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
Justin Cole
Director of the Center for Pharmacy Innovation · Cedarville University
Dr. Cole is an expert in pediatrics, pharmacy innovation, interprofessional care, and pharmacy practice advancement.
Neurology Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacy Pediatrics Pharmacy Innovation
Elias Sayour
Assistant Professor/M.D. · University of Florida
Dr. Elias Saymour is an expert in pediatric oncology and hematology with a specialization in immunologic treatment of cancer.
Pediatric Oncology mRNA Vaccines Cancer Immunotherapy Pediatric Cancer
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
Farhad Dastmalchi
Assistant Scientist · University of Florida
Farhad Dastmalchi's research has focused on the development of immunotherapy vaccines.
Biomarker Discovery Cancer Vaccine Development Immunotherapy Cancer Immunology Cancer Metabolomics
Deepak Vashishth
Director, Center for Biotechnology & Interdisciplinary Studies & Professor, Biomedical Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Working to redefine the role of a top tier research university
Extracellular Matrix Science and Engineering Osteocalcin Glycation Tissue Engineering Bone
Sandro R. P. da Rocha, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Sciences Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. da Rocha specializes in chemical engineering, biomedical engineering and nanotechnology.
Nanomedicine Nonivasive Drug & Gene Delivery Biomaterials Cancer nanotechnology Aerosol formulation
Pankaj Karande
Associate Professor, Chemical and Biological Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Focuses on engineering peptides as novel drugs, drug carriers, affinity agents, and biomaterials for medical applications
Diagnostics Vaccine Design Drug Delivery Drug Discovery Peptide Engineering
Sina Rabbany
Dean, The Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science; Professor of Engineering · Hofstra University
Sina Rabbany specializes in biosensors, cardiovascular dynamics, and cellular biomechanics
Cellular and Tissue Engineering Biomedical Engineering Bioengineering Biomechanics Stem Cell Biology
Professor Bruce Drinkwater
Professor of Ultrasonics · University of Bristol
Exploring the uses of ultrasonics waves: for levitation and manipulation, non-destructive testing and monitoring the health of materials
Ultrasonic Array Imaging Levitation Engineering Damage Soundwaves Mechanical Engineering
Jeff Karp
Professor · Brigham and Women's Hospital - Harvard Medical School
Dr. Jeff Karp is a leading researcher in the fields of drug delivery, medical devices, stem cell therapeutics, and tissue adhesives.
Biomaterials Stem Cell Therapeutics Drug Delivery Medical Devices Biomedical Engineering
Stephen Frye, Ph.D.
Fred Eshelman Distinguished Professor of Pharmacy & Director, Center for Integrative Biology and Drug Discovery · UNC-Chapel Hill
Stephen Frye is a professor and director of the Center for Integrative Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery.
Chromatin Chemical Biology Medicinal Chemistry Drug Discovery Oncology
Reinhard Laubenbacher
Professor · University of Florida
Reinhard Laubenbacher's research is in computational and mathematical systems biology, with applications to human health.
Systems Biology Data Science Systems Medicine Mathematical and Computational Modeling Computational Immunology
Brittany L. Taylor
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Brittany L. Taylor researches the regeneration and repair of musculoskeletal tissues.
Diversity in STEM Rotator Cuff Tendon Injury and Repair Tissue Engineering Tendons Tendon Biology and Biomechanics
Sam Lai, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Eshelman School of Pharmacy · UNC-Chapel Hill
Professor Lai’s research focuses on nanoparticle-based delivery of bioactive molecules to mucosal tissues.
PEG (polyethylene glycol) Non-hormonal Contraception Anti-drug Antibodies Mucosal Immunology Mucus
Keith C. Ferdinand, MD
Professor, Gerald S. Berenson Endowed Chair in Preventive Cardiology · Tulane University
Dr. Ferdinand focuses on cardiac risk factor evaluation and control, including communities of racial and ethnic minorities.
COVID-10 (Coronavirus) Nuclear Cardiology Hypertension Cardiology Hyperlipidemia
Lyndsay V. Rhodes, Ph.D.
Expert in cellular, molecular and cancer biology · Florida Gulf Coast University
Lyndsay Rhodes' research focuses on understanding breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Research Natural Compounds Cancer Biology Molecular Biology Stem Cell (Adult)
Jolomi Ikomi, M.D.
Medical Director of Project Recovery · ChristianaCare
Jolomi Ikomi, M.D., specializes in the rare combination of both psychiatry and addiction psychiatry.
Addiction Treatment Substance Use Disorders Addiction and mental health counseling