Xiuchun (Cindy) Tian, Ph.D.

Interim Department Head and Professor · University of Connecticut

Professor Tian is an expert in animal biotechnology.

Pluripotent Stem Cells Nuclear Reprogramming by Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Genetic Engineering in Farm Animals Assisted Reproductive Technologies Pre-Implantation Embryo Development

Rebecca Puhl, Ph.D.

Deputy Director, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health; Professor, Human Development and Family Studies · University of Connecticut

Clinical psychology expert, specializing in the study of bullying and weight stigmatization

Weight Discrimination Weight Stigma Weight-based bullying

Thomas Stringer

M.D./Associate Chairman · University of Florida

Dr. Thomas Stringer is passionate about sharing his knowledge with residents studying urology.

Fusion Biopsy Prostate Cancer Screening General Urology Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

Laura Vandenberg

Professor of Environmental Health Sciences · University of Massachusetts Amherst

Laura Vandenberg looks at how exposures to plastics, and other chemicals especially early in life, can predispose individuals to diseases.

Plastics and Human Health Endocrine Disruptors Plastic Exposure Developmental Biology Hazard Assessment

Stephen Eppes, M.D.

Associate Infection Prevention Officer and Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist · ChristianaCare

Dr. Stephen Eppes is the associate infection prevention officer and pediatric infectious disease specialist at ChristianaCare.

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Pediatrics

Peter Santoro, M.D., FACS

Director of Robotic Surgery · ChristianaCare

Dr. Peter Santoro specializes in advanced robotic techniques, with special interests in complex abdominal wall hernia repair.

Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Minimally Invasive Surgery General Surgery Robotic Surgery Hernia Repair

Sudhakar Satti, M.D., FAHA

Neurointerventionalist · ChristianaCare

Dr. Sudhakar R. Satti is a neurointerventional surgeon at ChristianaCare.

Interventional Neuroradiology Neuroradiology Neurology Radiology Patient Care

Norbert Kaminski

Professor of Toxicology, Director of the Institute for Integrative Toxicology · Michigan State University

Expert on cannabinoid research and toxicology.

Experimental therapeutics Cannabinoids Toxicology Immunotoxicology

Paulina Hill

Principal · Omega Funds

Paulina Hill is a healthcare investor who has expertise in biotechnology, molecular biology, cell culture and entrepreneurship.

Venture Capital Chemistry Technology Transfer Biochemistry Lifesciences

Matthew Gentry

Professor/Chair · University of Florida

Matthew Gentry is a prominent brain metabolism scientist and chair of biochemistry and molecular biology.

Brain Metabolism Ewing sarcoma Glycogen Glycogen Storage Diseases Lafora Disease

Lauren Berkow

Professor/Chief/Director/M.D. · University of Florida

Dr. Lauren Berkow is an expert on airway management and neuroanesthesia.

Environmental Sustainability in Healthcare Neuroanesthesia Difficult Airway Management

Sanjeev Kumar

Associate Professor/Director/M.D. · University of Florida

Dr. Sanjeev Kumar's goal is to help people who suffer from chronic pain and strives to get to the bottom of why they are hurting.

Cancer Related Pain Nerve Pain Intervertebral Disc Herniation Cervical Spinal Stenosis Pudendal Neuralgia

Li-Ming Su

M.D./Professor/Chair · University of Florida

Dr. Li-Ming Su specializes in minimally invasive surgery for prostate and kidney cancer.

Da Vinci Robot Adrenal Tumors Prostate Cancer Prostatectomy Robotic Surgery

Justin D. Hilliard

M.D./Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Dr. Justin Hilliard performs deep brain stimulation surgery for treatment of medically refractory movement disorders.

Spine Surgery Deep Brain Stimulation Brain Tumors Movement Disorders

Lisa J. Merlo

Professor · University of Florida

Dr. Lisa Merlo’s research focuses on mental health, well-being and professional fulfillment among healthcare professionals.

Motivational Interviewing Burnout of Health Professionals Well-being of Health Professionals Medical Student Wellness

Michael Lauzardo

Chief/Associate Professor · University of Florida

Dr. Michael Lauzardo's clinical practice and research centers around tuberculosis among at-risk populations.

Public Health Pulmonary Tuberculosis Pulmonary Disease Tuberculosis

Jason M. Silversteen, DO

Clinical Lead, Outpatient Neurology Specialists · ChristianaCare

Jason M. Silversteen is a board-certified neurologist and holds current medical licensure in Delaware.

Autoimmune Neurology Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder Transverse Myelitis Autoimmune Encepahlitis MOG Antibody Disease

Russell Terry

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Dr. Terry specializes in the medical and surgical management of kidney stones.

Urinary tract imaging Artificial Intelligence in Urology Metabolic Kidney Stone Disease Ureteroscopy Kidney stone surgery

Sherise Rogers

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Dr. Sherise Rogers’ area of clinical and research focus is gastrointestinal malignancies.

Canal Cancer Stomach Cancer Colorectal Cancer Public Health Diversity

Allan Steigleman

Associate Professor/M.D. · University of Florida

Dr. Allan Steigleman spent 25+ years in the Navy as an ophthalmologist. Now, he expands his academic pursuits in ophthalmic conditions.

Ophthalmology Keratoconus Corneal Transplant Corneal Infections Refractive surgery