clinical Experts

Michael Nowatkowski, PhD

Professor; Director, AU Cyber InstituteAugusta University

A leading cybersecurity expert available to discuss online security, ransomware, and device security topics.

David Munn, MD

Director of the Georgia Cancer CenterAugusta University

Dr. David Munn's research is focused on activating the body’s own immune system to fight cancer.

Maryam Rahman

Associate Professor | M.D.University of Florida

Dr. Maryam Rahman specializes in brain tumor immunotherapy, advanced surgical management of gliomas, and skull base tumors.

Emily Bianchi

Associate Professor of Organization & ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Dean Krusienski, Ph.D.

Professor and Graduate Program Director, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S., M.S., Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State UniversityVCU College of Engineering

Focusing on neural signal processing and analysis for the development of brain-computer interfaces and neuroprosthetic devices.

Drew Bridges

Assistant ProfessorCarnegie Mellon University

Bridges's lab uncovers signals bacteria use to coordinate their behaviors, aiming to turn those signals into new ways to treat infections.

Douglas M. Brugge, Ph.D., M.S.

Professor and Chair, Department of Public Health SciencesUniversity of Connecticut

Professor Brugge is an expert in occupational and environmental health.

Tyler Loftus

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Dr. Tyler Loftus uses artificial intelligence for clinical decision making to improve surgical care while adhering to bioethical principles.

Riccardo Panicucci

Senior VP CMCQED Therapeutics and Origin Biosciences

Riccardo Panicucci is an expert in the pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology, clinical development, and biopharmaceuticals.

Rebecca L. Heise, Ph.D.

Department Chair; Inez Caudill, Jr. Distinguished Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S. Chemical Engineering, B.S. Biomedical and Health Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University | Ph.D. Bioengineering, University of PittsburghVCU College of Engineering

Professor Heise studies pulmonary mechanotransduction, including lung injury and pulmonary regenerative medicine