Ruth Braunstein, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Sociology · University of Connecticut
Dr. Braunstein is a cultural sociologist interested in the role of taxes, taxpaying, religion, and morality in American political life.
Taxes and Taxpaying Religion Politics & Culture Faith-based Communities Religious Studies Cultural Sociology
Jennifer Johannesen
Author, speaker, blogger · Patient Advocate
My talks are frank and unsentimental, yet lighthearted and engaging. No lecturing! Authentic patient experience illuminated through stories.
Disability Advocacy Ethics Parenting Children With Special Needs Patient Advocacy
Simon Medcalfe, PhD
Professor · Augusta University
Dr. Simon Medcalfe is an economist with an emphasis on sports economics, social determinants of health, and the local economy.
Community and Economic Development Social Determinants of Health Sports Economics
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
Donna Thomson
Author, Caregiving Activist · McMaster University
Author and Leader in family caregiving - disability and aging Instructor, McMaster University Vice-Chair, Kids Brain Health Network
Health Care Navigation Family Caregiving Resilience Strategic Advocacy Teaching, Coaching
Stan Phelps
Chief Measurement Officer · 9INCH marketing
Makes Brands Remark-able
Customer Service Customer Experience Word of Mouth Marketing Strategy Differentiation
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
Heather Hampel
Professor I Department of Internal Medicine · The Ohio State University
Professor Hampel works to screen all colorectal and endometrial cancer patients for Lynch syndrome.
Clinical Cancer Genetics Lynch Syndrome Colon Cancer Research Uterine Cancer Cancer Genetics
Leonard Fleck
Professor of Philosophy · Michigan State University
Leonard Fleck is an expert in health care justice, health care rationing, as well as ethical issues related to genetic technologies.
Health care policy including changes being made by the Trump administration
Andreas Pfenning
Associate Professor, Ray and Stephanie Lane Computational Biology Department · Carnegie Mellon University
Andreas Pfenning has published a number of high-impact papers on genomic tools to study sequence differences.
Computational Biology Neural Function Human Biology Genomics Disease Predisposition
Michelle L. Collins, DNP, APRN, CNS, ACNS-BC, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, LSSBB
Vice President, Nursing Professional Excellence · ChristianaCare
Michelle Collins is a national nursing expert on successful infrastructures related to governance, strategic planning, and innovation.
Clinical Nursing Advancement Magnet Designation Virtual Acute Care Nursing Professional Governance Nursing Innovation
Malina Spirito, M.Ed., MA
Psychologist · ChristianaCare
Malina Spirito, M.Ed., MA, is a psychologist with ChristianaCare.
Perinatal Mental Health Women's Mental Health
Jim Finkelstein
President and CEO · FutureSense, LLC
A contrarian who is a stimulating speaker; an expert in people and organization strategy and a "millennial in boomer clothing"
Compensation: Reward and Motivation in the 21st Century Organization Communications: Effective Employee Engagement The New Cogenerational Workplace: From 18-80 Boards of Directors: Ethics and Responsibilities The People Dimension: Environment
Mical Raz
Charles E. and Dale L. Phelps Professor in Public Policy and Health · University of Rochester
Author of "What's Wrong with the Poor? Psychiatry, Race and the War on Poverty."
Foster Care and Adoptions Child Welfare Psychiatry Education Policy Race Culture and Ethnicity
Joshua Grill
Director of the Institute for Memory Impairments and Nerological Disorders at UCI · UC Irvine
Joshua Grill directs a major Alzheimer's disease research institute helps lead the national strategy for AD clinical trial recruitment.
Neuroscience Clinical Trials Alzheimer’s Disease Neurodegenerative disorders Recruitment and Retention
David Markowitz
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
David Markowitz's research uses language to understand social and psychological processes.
Media Psychology Persuasion Text Analysis Language Deception
Karen Lightman
Executive Director, Metro21 · Carnegie Mellon University
Karen is an internationally recognized leader in building and supporting communities based on emerging technologies.
Leadership Semiconductors Emerging Technologies Smart Cities Strategic Planning
René Olivares-Navarrete, D.D.S, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | D.D.S, National Autonomous University of Mexico | Ph.D., National Autonomous University of Mexico · VCU DEPT OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Olivares-Navarrete’s research focuses on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine approaches for Craniofacial and Orthopaedic needs.
Tissue Engineering Stem Cell Biology and Engineering Biomaterials for Craniofacial and Musculoskeletal Tissues Immunomodulation and Immunoengineering Wnt Signaling in Morphogenesis Healing and Regeneration
Charles Tritt, Ph.D.
Associate Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Tritt is a biomedical engineer with additional expertise in chemical, computer, and electrical engineering.
AI Applications Computer Engineering Chemical Engineering Biomedical Engineering Electrical Engineering
Rose Kakoza, M.D., MPH
Senior Clinical Network Director, Population Health · ChristianaCare
Dr. Rose Kakoza specializes in using primary care to improve health equity and the effectiveness of accountable care.
Primary Care Primary Care Delivery Reform Population Health High Risk Population Management