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
Julio A. Camarero, PhD
John A. Biles Professor in Pharmaceutical Sciences · USC School of Pharmacy
An expert in biological therapeutics, microbial pathogenicity, and protein and peptide therapeutics.
Inteins Bio-organic Chemistry Biological Therapeutics Microbial Pathogenicity Protein and peptide therapeutics
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
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
Kari L. Franson, PharmD, PhD, BCPP
Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs & Professor of Clinical Pharmacy · USC School of Pharmacy
Kari L. Franson is a leader in health professions education, workforce development and psychopharmacology with an emphasis on cannabinoids.
Cannabinoids Curriculum Development and Assessment Interprofessional Education Psychopharmacology Experiential Education
Yong (Tiger) Zhang, PhD
Assistant Professor of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences · USC School of Pharmacy
Yong (Tiger) Zhang is an expert in chemical biology, drug design and discovery, protein engineering, and immunotherapy.
Nanomedicine Protein Biosynthesis Immunotherapy Drug Design and Discovery Chemical Biology
Vassilios Papadopoulos, DPharm, PhD, DSc (Hon)
Dean, USC School of Pharmacy, John Stauffer Dean's Chair in Pharmaceutical Sciences & Professor of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences · USC School of Pharmacy
An expert in pathophysiology and treatment of diseases related to altered steroid hormone synthesis.
Steroid hormone biosynthesis Hypogonadism Cancer Endocrine Pathologies Male Reproductive Disorders
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
Jennica Zaro, PhD
Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences & Assistant Dean for Assessment of the Office of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Studies · USC School of Pharmacy
An expert in protein and peptide drug delivery, targeted therapies, and biologics.
Recombinant Fusion Proteins Protein Drugs Pharmacology Pharmaceutical Sciences Targeted Drug Delivery
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
Sina Rabbany
Dean, 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
Rintaro Mori
Regional Adviser for Population Ageing and Sustainable Development · UNFPA
Involved in research/aid-works in Madagascar, Bangladesh and Mongolia, as well as research in health systems & women’s & children’s health
Global Health Health Policy Population Ageing Women's and Children's Health Sustainability
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
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
Jing Liang, MD, PhD
Professor · USC School of Pharmacy
Expert in drug development. Established targeting gephyrin-GABAAR pathway, a NOVEL THEORY, to intervene Alzheimer disease
Neurodegenerative Disease Sleep Disorders Neuroscience Drug Development GABA A Receptor
Michael J. McClure, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | BE, Vanderbilt University | Ph.D, Virginia Commonwealth University · VCU College of Engineering
Understanding the role of extracellular matrix and mechanical forces to regulate skeletal muscle structure, function, and innervation.
Muscle aging Cell-matrix interactions Integrin-mediated signaling Myoblast fusion Regenerative rehabilitation in skeletal muscle trauma