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Melissa Martinez

Associate Professor of Political ScienceUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Martinez is an expert on human rights, criminal organizations and post-conflict societies in Mexico and Central America.

Violent non-state actorsInternational OrganizationsHuman RightsCriminal OrganizationsPost-conflict societies in Mexico and Central America
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Robert Bird

Eversource Energy Chair in Business EthicsUniversity of Connecticut

Robert Bird is an expert in corporate compliance, employment law, legal strategy, business ethics, and corporate governance.

Corporate GovernanceEmployment LawBusiness LawCorporate ComplianceBusiness Ethics
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Jose Vazquez, MD

Infectious DiseasesAugusta University

Dr. Jose Vazquez studies and treats infectious diseases, including COVID-19, antibiotic-resistant superbugs and fungal infections.

CoronavirusTranslational Medicine in Infectious DiseasesDrug-Resistant Infections (CREs, KPCs)Infectious Disease Clinical TrialsAntimicrobials and Antifungals
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Chad Ray, MD

Interim Section Chief, Associate ProfessorAugusta University

His interests include maternal mortality & global women's health initiatives. He also provides insight into COVID-19's impact on pregnancy.

CoronavirusWorkforce Solutions for Women's HealthGlobal Women's HealthWomen's Health AdvocacyMaternal Mortality
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Dr. Susan Huang

Professor and Director of Epidemiology and Infection Prevention, Department of Medicine, Division of Infection DiseasesUCI Health

Dr. Huang’s is one of the nation's leading experts on clinical epidemiology of highly antibiotic-resistant organisms.

MRSAPandemicsEpidemiology and Infection PreventionInfectious DiseasesAntimicrobial Resistance
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Shira Shafir

Senior Lecturer in BiologyLoyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

CoronavirusEpidemiologyInfectious DiseasesCOVID-19
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Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D.

ProfessorFlorida Atlantic University

Sameer Hinduja is recognized internationally for his work on the subjects of cyberbullying, safe social media use, and youth well-being.

Adolescent Mental HealthCyberbullyingSafe Social Media Use
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Gio Iacono, Ph.D.

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Iacono's research interests include LGBTQIA+ youth mental health, youth resilience, diversity and inclusion in social work education.

Trauma-Informed CareLGBTQIA+ HealthSocial WorkMental HealthMindfulness
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Jun Du

Professor of EconomicsAston University

Professor Du's main research interest is to understand the driving forces and impediments of productivity enhancement and economic growth.

EconomicsTrade
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Beth Virnig

Dean and ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Beth Virnig’s research examines how patient factors and system factors combine to influence health care and health outcomes.

Cancer CareEnd-Of-Life CareHealth Care SystemsHealth DisparitiesMedicare