Joshua W. Walker, PhD

President & CEO · Japan Society

Walker leads Japan Society to create deep bonds between the US & Japan through programs in culture, education, business, policy & technology

UN Conflict Diplomacy Asia Minor Japanese Language

Keith Schneider

Professor · University of Florida

Keith Schneider’s research focuses on food safety and understanding foodborne illnesses.

Food Safety Foodborne Illnesses

Ryan Nall

Associate Professor/M.D. · University of Florida

Dr. Ryan Nall's research focuses on LGBTQ+ health, HIV prevention and preventative medicine.

Preventative Medicine HIV Prevention LGBTQ+ Health HIV Infection

Isaac Chun-Hai Fung

Professor · Georgia Southern University

Dr. Isaac Chun-Hai Fung is a digital health expert and an infectious disease epidemiologist.

Digital Health Outbreak Responses Epidemiology Infectious Disease Epidemiology Emergency Preparedness

Jay Vadiveloo, Ph.D.

Professor in Residence, Director of the Janet and Mark L. Goldenson Center for Actuarial Research · University of Connecticut

Jay Vadiveloo, Ph.D. is an expert in applied actuarial research projects such as calculating healthy years left in life.

Small Businesses Actuarial Research Statistics Mathematics Life Insurance

Michael Okun

Professor · University of Florida

Dr. Michael Okun's research explores nonmotor basal ganglia brain features and various aspects of deep brain stimulation and neuromodulation

Tremor Dystonia Neuromodulation Lewy Body Disease Parkinson's Disease

Christa Court

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Christa Court is director of the UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program, which focuses on disaster impacts to the state of Florida.

Hurricane Effects on Florida Agriculture Economic Modeling Supply Chain Aquaculture Forestry

Katie Muther, RN

Director of Nursing and Strategic Partnerships for Center for Virtual Health · ChristianaCare

Katie Muther, RN, is the Director of Nursing and Strategic Partnerships at ChristianaCare's Center for Virtual Health.

Healthcare Management Nursing

Malú Gámez Tansey

Professor/Co-Director · University of Florida

Malú Gámez Tansey researches how the immune system protects or predisposes us to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and frontotemporal dementia.

FTD Parkinson's Gut-brain Axis Neuroinflammation Neurodegeneration

Kathleen M. Carley

Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Kathleen M. Carley's research combines cognitive science and computer science to address complex social and organizational problems.

Dynamic Network Analysis Cognitive Science Cybersecurity and Privacy Computer Science Social Networks

Sourin Banerji, M.D.

Cardiologist · ChristianaCare

Sourin Banerji, M.D., is a cardiologist specializing in congestive heart failure at ChristianaCare.

Transplantation Cardiology Clinical Research Heart Failure

LeRoi Hicks, M.D., MPH

Chief Medical Officer of Wilmington Hospital and Physician Leader of iREACH · ChristianaCare

Dr. Hicks is the recipient of numerous clinical and research awards and is nationally known for his research on health care disparities.

Social Determinants of Health/Health Disparities Medicine Chronic Disease Internal Medicine Health Equity

Allen Friedland, M.D., MACP, FAAP

Section Chief of Medicine-Pediatrics · ChristianaCare

Dr. Allen Friedland specializes in medical education and primary care in internal medicine and pediatrics.

Special Health Care Needs Medicine-Pediatrics Medical Education Medicine Pediatrics

Charmaine Smith Wright, M.D., MSHP

Director of the Center for Special Health Care Needs · ChristianaCare

Dr. Charmaine Smith Wright is director of ChristianaCare's Center for Special Health Care Needs.

Disabilities and Health Care Internal Medicine Pediatrics

Neil Donahue

Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Neil Donahue's research examines the behavior of organic compounds in Earth’s atmosphere.

Kinetics Atmospheric Chemistry Energy Sustainability Organic Aerosol

Mark DeBeliso

Professor of Kinesiology · Southern Utah University

Focuses on sports medicine and athletic performance and the physiological effects of exercise

Sport Science Research Common Injuries in Athletics Stress Reduction for University Students College Sports Medicine Human Performance

Amy Fagan

Assistant Professor · Western Carolina University

Petrology Minerology Planetary Geology Lunar Geology

Maria Watson

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Maria Watson is an urban planner with expertise in disaster recovery.

Disaster Assistance Disaster Recovery Small Business Recovery

Gustavo S. Cortes

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Gustavo S. Cortes researches macro-finance, financial intermediation, international finance and financial history.

Financial History Financial Intermediation Macro Finance International Finance

David C. Virtue

Professor · Western Carolina University

David C. Virtue is the Taft B. Botner Distinguished Professor of Middle Grades Education in the School of Teaching and Learning.

Comparative Analysis Anthropology of Curriculum Policy Middle Level Teacher Preparation Curriculum Design Middle Grades Education