Barbara D. Boyan, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Institute for Engineering and Medicine | B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Rice University · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Boyan specializes in cell and tissue engineering
Cell and Tissue Engineering Response of Cells to Biomaterials Mechanisms of Action of Hormones and Growth Factors in Cartilage and Bone Normal and Pathological Calcification Stem Cell Delivery Technologies
Heather Walden
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Heather Walden works with zoonotic and non-zoonotic parasites of exotic and domestic hosts focusing on classical and molecular parasitology.
Diagnostic Parasitology Invasive Parasites Parasitology Rat Lungworm Reptile Parasites
Zach Jenkins
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice & Clinical Specialist, Infectious Diseases · Cedarville University
Dr. Zach Jenkins is an infectious disease expert who loves educating others about superbugs, antibiotic therapy, and emergency preparedness.
Vaccines Superbugs Viruses COVID-19 Infectious Diseases
Valerie Duffy, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Allied Health Sciences · University of Connecticut
Professor focused on how variation in taste affects food flavor and food preference, translated to healthier eating to reduce obesity risk.
Community-based Interventions Flavor Smell Nutrition Food Preference
Yong Woo An
Assistant Professor of Health and Human Sciences · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Concussions Brain Function Sensorimotor/Neurocognitive Interventions in Peripheral Joint Injuries
Vishesh Agarwal, M.D.
Chair of Addiction Medicine Services, Vice Chair of Department of Psychiatry · ChristianaCare
Dr. Vishesh Agarwal is an addiction psychiatrist with a demonstrated history of working in the health care industry.
Evidence Based Care Smoking Cessation Behavioral Addictions Inpatient Psychiatrist Addiction Psychiatry
Jeff LaMack, Ph.D.
Professor, Program Director · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Jeff LaMack is a biomedical engineer with expertise on effects of cardiovascular fluid mechanics on devices and pathologies.
Undergraduate Engineering Curriculum Design and Assessment Engineering Education Biomaterials Biomedical Engineering Effects of Cardiovascular Fluid Mechanics on Devices and Pathologies
Amir Kazory
Professor | Chief · University of Florida
Dr. Amir Kazory has published extensively on topics related to kidney disease and heart failure.
Hypertension Fluid overload Hemodialysis access Dialysis Acute kidney failure
Michael Hamblin, PhD
Principal Investigator, Wellman Center for Photomedicine at Massachusetts General Hospital · Associate Professor, Dermatology, Harvard Medical School
Dr. Hamblin's research interests are now broadly in the area of phototherapy for multiple diseases
Microscopy Molecular Biology Photomedicine Flourescence Microscopy Biotechnology
Dr Rochelle Hockney
Senior Lecturer · Leeds Beckett
Dr Rochelle Hockney's research investigates the role of infection and inflammation in reproductive health, pregnancy and fertility.
Bioscience Public Health Biomedical Sciences Cancer Research Methods
Neil Jasani, M.D., MBA, FACEP
Chief Clinical Officer · ChristianaCare
Dr. Jasani provides oversight for iLEAD (Institute for Learning, Leadership and Development) and Human Resources
Human Resources Graduate and Undergraduate Medical Education Learning Organizational Development
Professor Gareth Roderique-Davies
Professor of Psychology · University of South Wales
His main areas of research address gambling addiction and alcohol-related brain damage.
Gambling Addiction Substance misuse Craving
Karl Zelik
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering · Vanderbilt University
Expert on exoskeletons, human movement, biomechanics and prosthetic limbs
Assistive Devices Mechanical Engineering Biomechanics Exoskeletons Human movement
Katharina Busl
Professor/Chief · University of Florida
Dr. Katharina Busl is an expert in subarachnoid hemorrhages, acute brain injuries, acute spine injuries and neurocritical care.
Critical Care Neurology Acute Brain Injury Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Michael Roizen, MD
Chief Wellness Officer; Chair, Wellness Institute · Cleveland Clinic
Reveals how to stay fit, the right way to diet, and how to control your genes, choose the right supplements and keep the brain healthy
The Cleveland Clinic Experience in Bending the Cost Curve: How Social Media Has Buttressed Other Technologies Changing Health Caregiver Stress Top 12 Things You Can Do for Your Health Economics of Prevention
Ronald Shapiro
Speaker & Consultant · Ronald G. Shapiro, Ph. D.
Improve job or school performance, educate, and entertain at the same time!!! Learning which is applicable and a ton of fun!!!
Human Factors/Ergonomics Leadership/Management/Teamwork Career Development Understanding Human Capabilities and Limitations Special Recognition
Lindsay Distefano, Ph.D
Professor, Department of Kinesiology, and Associate Vice President for Research Development · University of Connecticut
Lindsay DiStefano works to promote safe physical activity in children through physical literacy development and sport-injury prevention.
ACL Youth Athletes Injury Prevention Motor Development Physical Literacy
Kirk Garratt, M.D., MSc
Medical Director of Center for Heart & Vascular Health and John H. Ammon Chair of Cardiology · ChristianaCare
Dr. Garratt oversees one of the nation's busiest heart programs, renown for its exceptional speed in heart attack response times.
Cardiology Cardiovascular Disease Heart Health
Aryn Gittis
Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Aryn Gittis studies neural circuits in a multifunctional brain region that plays a role in the regulation of movement, learning, and reward.
Movement Disorders Optogenetics Neuroscience Electrophysiology Neural Circuits
Shannon Phillips, MD, MPH
Quality and Patient Safety Officer · Cleveland Clinic
Healthcare audiences are eager to learn how metrics, performance improvement and outcomes can help ensure the success of an organization
Quality and Patient Safety Culture of Safety Leadership: Role of A Leader to Develop Culture Leading By Influence Performance Improvement & Safety/Quality