Paulo Verardi, Ph.D.
Department Head and Associate Professor of Virology and Vaccinology · University of Connecticut
Expert on vaccine development & virology (Smallpox, Rinderpest, Zika, coronaviruses, Rift Valley, Powassan, SFTSV, Heartland, & more)
COVID-19 Mosquito-borne Diseases Tick-borne Diseases Zika Smallpox
Gretchen Holbrook Gerzina
Paul Murray Kendall Chair in Biography and Professor of English · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Gretchen Gerzina is a specialist on the novel and biography, focusing on Black British studies, Victorian studies and mixed race studies..
Victorian Studies Black British Studies African American Women’s Writing Mixed Race Studies
Sai Zhang
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Sai Zhang's research leverages machine learning and big biomedical data to decode complex human diseases and advance precision medicine.
Computational Biology Computational Genomics Machine Learning Precision Medicine Statistical Genetics
Dexter Gabriel, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of History · University of Connecticut
Dexter Gabriel's research interests include the history of slavery, resistance, and freedom in the Black Atlantic.
Abolition and Emancipation Slavery in Popular Culture Slavery Black Atlantic
Robert Bryce
Senior Fellow · The Manhattan Institute
One of America’s most prominent energy journalists, a dynamic public speaker, and a regular commentator on national television.
Energy Green Energy Technology Oil and Gas
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
Michael von Fricken
Associate Professor/Director · University of Florida
Michael von Fricken focuses on vector-borne disease surveillance, control, and pathogen discovery.
Global Health Security Emerging Infectious Diseases Vector-Borne Diseases One Health Epidemiology
Professor Dorothy Newbury-Birch
Professor of Alcohol and Public Health · Teesside University
Her research focuses on reducing alcohol related harm in society, particularly young people & those in the criminal justice system.
Criminal Justice Alcohol Related Crime Alcohol Abuse Alcoholics Youth Crime
Asha Nayak-Kapoor, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine · Augusta University
Dr. Nayak's clinical and research interests are in GI Malignancies, and her specialties are Medical Hematology / Oncology Hematology.
Internal Medicine GI Malignancies Medical hematology/oncology
David Wagner, Ph.D.
Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Behavior · University of Connecticut
Professor Wagner is an expert in caterpillars, butterflies, moths, insect conservation, global insect decline
Butterflies and Moths Caterpillars Entomology Invasive Species Impacts Insects
Hui Liu
Assistant Professor of Sociology · Michigan State University
Hui Liu is an expert in the relationship between health and relationships, including marriage, divorce, and ethnic minorities.
Aging Marriage Health Family Medicine
Frederick W. Gooding, Jr.
Dr. Ronald E. Moore Professor in Humanities · Texas Christian University
Race, Racism and Discrimination in Pop Culture and/or Mainstream Media (e.g., movies, music and sports).
Sports Movies Discrimination Representations of Race Mainstream Media
George Kuchel, M.D., F.R.C.P.
Professor of Medicine, Travelers Chair in Geriatrics and Gerontology · University of Connecticut
Improving health and independence in older adults through multidisciplinary team science
Mobility and Frailty Voiding Issues and Urinary Incontinence Geroscience Geriatric Medicine Aging
Sandro R. P. da Rocha, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Sciences Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. da Rocha specializes in chemical engineering, biomedical engineering and nanotechnology.
Nanomedicine Nonivasive Drug & Gene Delivery Biomaterials Cancer nanotechnology Aerosol formulation
John Menaghan
Professor Emeritus of English · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Irish Literature Irish Culture Twentieth-Century Literature The Dramatic Monologue Creative Writing
Barry Elkind
Manager, Technology & Venture Development (Head, Molecular Diagnostics) · MaRS Innovation
Commercializing life science technologies in the areas of molecular diagnostics, medical devices and therapeutics
Molecular Cell Biology Molecular Diagnostics Life Sciences Commercialization Project and Program Management
Jason Blatt
Clinical Associate Professor/M.D. · University of Florida
Dr. Jason Blatt specializes in pediatric neurosurgery.
Transnasal Brain Surgery Epilepsy Pediatric Neurosurgery Brain Tumors Congenital Spinal Disorders
Jeremy Larochelle
Associate Professor, Modern Languages · University of Mary Washington
Jeremy Larochelle is an Associate Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures at the University of Mary Washington.
Latin America Spanish Modern Languages Sustainability Spanish Literature
Robert Abramovitch
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
Robert Abramovitch is an assistant professor at Michigan State University.
Research Plant Pathology Microbiology Tuberculosis Antibiotic Resistance
Neil Jasani, M.D., MBA, FACEP
Chief Clinical Officer · ChristianaCare
Dr. Jasani provides oversight for iLEAD (Institute for Learning, Leadership and Development) and Human Resources
Human Resources Graduate and Undergraduate Medical Education Learning Organizational Development