Genome Experts

Gabriel Wright, Ph.D.

Associate ProfessorMilwaukee School of Engineering

Gabriel Wright's primary research work is in computational biology.

Jacob Elmer, PhD

Dicciani Endowed Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering | College of EngineeringVillanova University

Jacob Elmer, PhD, is an expert in genetic engineering, GMOs and gene therapy.

George Kuchel, M.D., F.R.C.P.

Professor of Medicine, Travelers Chair in Geriatrics and GerontologyUniversity of Connecticut

Improving health and independence in older adults through multidisciplinary team science

Bruce Armitage

Professor and Co-DirectorCarnegie Mellon University

Bruce Armitage’s current research interests include the use of PNA for sequence-specific recognition of DNA and RNA.

E. Virginia Merriam

Professor Emeritus of BiologyLoyola Marymount University

Charles Yarish, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary BiologyUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Yarish is an expert in marine macroalgae, coastal management, and commercial uses for seaweed for food, nutraceuticals, and biofuels.

David Ostrov

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Dr. David Ostrov is an expert on immunology, structural biology, and drug discovery in the areas of cancer therapeutics.

Vera Gorbunova

Doris Johns Cherry Professor Professor of Biology and Co-Director of the Rochester Aging Research CenterUniversity of Rochester

Gorbunova's innovative research on DNA repair, cancer resistance, longevity, and the aging process has been internationally recognized

Renee Miller

Professor, Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Instructional Track; Director, Undergraduate Neuroscience ProgramUniversity of Rochester

Miller examines sex differences in brains and behaviors. She is author of "Cognitive Bias in Fantasy Sports."

Stephen S. Fong, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Bioengineer who modifies micro-organisms to produce chemicals (e.g. from beer to fuel).