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James Waller, Ph.D.

James Waller, Ph.D.

Christopher J. Dodd Chair in Human Rights Practice

Dr. Waller is an expert in Holocaust and genocide studies, perpetrator behavior, and genocide awareness and prevention

Social PsychologyGenocide and Genocide PreventionHuman RightsGenocide StudiesHolocaust Studies
Ryan J. Watson, Ph.D.

Ryan J. Watson, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences

Watson's research focuses on vulnerable adolescents, with a focus on interpersonal relationships.

Social SupportLGBTQ HealthSexual Health, HIV PreventionSexual/Gender Minority Youth and Young Adult HealthFamily Acceptance and Rejection
Sandra K. Weller, Ph.D.

Sandra K. Weller, Ph.D.

Professor and Chair, Department of Molecular Biology and Biophysics

Sandra K. Weller, Ph.D., is an expert in the herpes simplex virus.

BiochemistryBiophysicsMolecular BiologyHerpes Simplex Virus
C. Michael White, Pharm.D., FCP, FCCP

C. Michael White, Pharm.D., FCP, FCCP

Head and Distinguished Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice

Dr. White’s research interests are in drug, dietary supplement, and illicit drug safety, quality, and cost

DietCBDDrug CostsDietary SupplementsCardiovascular Drugs
Cristina Wilson, Ph.D.

Cristina Wilson, Ph.D.

Professor and Interim Co-Director, PhD Program, School of Social Work

Dr. Wilson is a recognized Latina scholar and expert in health disparities and cultural humility working with Latino families.

Intervention and Prevention Programs for Substance UseFamily Mechanisms and Factors that Play a Role in At Risk BehaviorsLatino Families and Parenting in at Risk EnvironmentsTeen Pregnancy PreventionFathers in the Latino Community
Richard A. Wilson, Ph.D.

Richard A. Wilson, Ph.D.

Gladstein Distinguished Chair of Human Rights and Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor

Dr. Wilson is an expert on hate speech and incitement on social media.

Human RightsTruth and Reconciliation Commissions AnthropologyHuman rights trialsInternational Human Rights
Dennis Wright, Ph.D.

Dennis Wright, Ph.D.

Professor of Medicinal Chemistry

Prof. Dennis Wright is an expert in medicinal pharmacy, therapeutic development for infectious disease and cancer.

Drug DesignInfectious DiseaseCancerMedicinal Chemistry
Dimitris Xygalatas, Ph.D.

Dimitris Xygalatas, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Anthropology

Dr. Xygalatas' research focuses on ritual, sports, bonding, and the things that make us human.

Cognition and CultureSportsRitualCooperation
Riqiang Yan

Riqiang Yan

Professor and Chair, Department of Neuroscience

Professor Yan is an expert in neurodegenerative diseases, specializing in identifying the biological culprits behind Alzheimer’s disease.

Alzheimer's DiseaseMedicineNeuroscience
Charles Yarish, Ph.D.

Charles Yarish, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

Dr. Yarish is an expert in marine macroalgae, coastal management, and commercial uses for seaweed for food, nutraceuticals, and biofuels.

BiofuelCosmeceuticalsApplied GenomicsEcologyMarine Macroalgae
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