Kristen Mills
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Biomechanics of tumor growth, tumor cell-matrix interactions
Development of in vitro models Cell and tissue biomechanics Experimental mechanics of materials
James Lenhard, Jr., M.D., FACE, FACEP
Medical Director · ChristianaCare
Dr. James Lenhard is medical director of ChristianaCare's Metabolic Health Services.
Diabetes & Stabilizing Blood Sugar Internal Medicine Thyroid Conditions Endocrinology Diabetes Care
Dr Jill Johnson
Senior Lecturer, School of Biosciences · Aston University
Dr Johnson’s current research interests focus on the role of pericytes in chronic lung disease.
Allergic Asthma Pulmonary Fibrosis Pericytes Chronic Lung Disease Leukocyte Biology
Yutao Liu, MD, PhD
Associate Professor · Augusta University
Dr. Liu is a human molecular geneticist in glaucoma and keratoconus.
DNA Copy Number Analysis Animal Modeling Functional Genomics Human Molecular Genetics Next Generation Sequencing
Siobhan Malany
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Siobhan Malany studies the effects of microgravity on human muscle biology using an automated tissue chip system.
Receptor Pharmacology Tissue chips Human Muscle Biology Space Medicine Drug Discovery and Screening
Joseph Katz
Professor · University of Florida
Joseph Katz bridges the gap between medicine and dentistry by teaching, conducting clinical research and participating in patient care.
Oral Cancer Dentistry Oral Manifestation of COVID-19 Oral Medicine Oral Systemic Connection
Dennis Wright, Ph.D.
Professor of Medicinal Chemistry · University of Connecticut
Prof. Dennis Wright is an expert in medicinal pharmacy, therapeutic development for infectious disease and cancer.
Drug Design Infectious Disease Cancer Medicinal Chemistry
William Louda, Ph.D.
Research Professor · Florida Atlantic University
WIlliam Louda studies algal blooms, water quality, and how that affects microalgal communities (phytoplankton, periphyton, epiphytes etc.).
Algal Blooms Organic Geochemistry Phosphorus Pollution Photosynthetic and Accessory Pigments Microalgal Communities
Eric Kmiec, Ph.D
Executive Director and Chief Scientific Officer, The Gene Editing Institute · ChristianaCare
Dr. Kmiec, a pioneer in the field, has achieved several ground-breaking firsts in CRISPR gene editing.
Gene Editing Biomedical Research Molecular Medicine
Seungik Baek
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering · Michigan State University
Dr. Baek is an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University.
Computational and Statistical Interventions for Vascular Disease Vascular Growth and Remodeling Cardiovascular Mechanics Mechanobiology and Tissue Engineering
Gregg Fields, Ph.D.
Executive Director · Florida Atlantic University
Gregg Fields uses chemistry to answer biological questions, many of which assist in the diagnosis and treatment of major diseases.
Extracellular Matrix Biochemistry Matrix Metalloproteinase Collagen Drug Discovery Protein Biochemistry
Matey Kaltchev, Ph.D.
Professor, Department Chair · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Matey Kaltchev's areas of expertise include Physical Chemistry, Surface Science, Nanoengineering
Catalysis Nanoengineering and Nanomaterials FTIR Spectroscopy Physical Chemistry Surface Science
Channa R. De Silva
Associate Professor · Western Carolina University
Channa De Silva teaches chemistry and carries out research in the areas of nanotechnology, biotechnology, and computational chemistry.
General Chemistry Computational Chemistry Nanotechnology Biotechnology Inorganic Chemistry
Jennifer Hurley
Richard Baruch M.D. Career Development Chair · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Investigating fundamental mechanisms underlying the circadian clock and health implications of a disrupted clock.
Ecology Protein Structure / Function Relationships Macrophages Circadian Rhythms Neurospora
Philippa Drennan
Professor of Biology · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Plant Ecophysiology Ecology Plant Stress Biology Structure/Function Relationships in Plants Biology
Michael Okun
Professor · University of Florida
Dr. Michael Okun's research explores nonmotor basal ganglia brain features and various aspects of deep brain stimulation and neuromodulation
Tremor Dystonia Neuromodulation Lewy Body Disease Parkinson's Disease
Jay Rappaport
Director · Tulane University
Rappaport is an expert in HIV/AIDS and nonhuman primate models of diseases in biomedical research.
COVID-19 Hiv/Aids Neuroscience Coronavirus
Emily Day
Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering · University of Delaware
Prof. Day engineers drug & biomolecule nanocarriers for targeted treatment of cancers, blood disorders, and reproductive health conditions.
Precision Medicine Drug Delivery Translational Research Gene Regulation Phototherapy
Ali Sarkhosh
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Ali Sarkhosh is a fruit crop applied physiologist and extension specialist with more than 15 years of experience with fruit production.
Fruit Crop Management Fruit Crop Production PGRs Pruning Rootstock and Scion Evaluation
Yue Zhang, Ph.D.
Research Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Zhang's research topics include bone biology, regeneration and animal models of musculoskeletal conditions.
Bone biology and regeneration Cartilage biology Animal Models of Musculoskeletal Conditions