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
Marlene Schwartz, Ph.D.
Director, Rudd Center for Obesity & Food Policy (Principal Investigator); Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies · University of Connecticut
Dr. Schwartz specializes in school wellness and nutrition programs, and food insecurity.
Nutrition in Food Programs Food Insecurity Nutrition School Food Options
Carma Bylund
Professor · University of Florida
Carma Bylund is a behavioral scientist with international expertise in healthcare communication across the cancer continuum and in dementia.
Doctor-Patient Communication on Telemedicine Communication Skills Training for Residents and Fellows Cancer Caregiving Healthcare Communication Doctor-Patient Communication
Elizabeth Hintz, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Communication · University of Connecticut
Elizabeth Hintz’s research examines how individuals manage complex, stigmatized, and poorly understood health conditions.
Interpersonal, Family, and Health Communication Medically unexplained symptoms Chronic Pain Medical Gaslighting Voluntary Childlessness
Tyler Loftus
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Dr. Tyler Loftus uses artificial intelligence for clinical decision making to improve surgical care while attending to bioethical principles
Bioethics Crtical care Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Trauma Surgery
Ludmila De Faria
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Dr. Ludmila De Faria specializes in increasing access and decreasing mental health disparities among minorities and underrepresented groups.
Anxiety Disorders Women's Mental Health College Mental Health Diversity and Health Equity Gender Affirming Psychiatry
Ibrahim Nassour
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Dr. Ibrahaim Nassour specializes in surgeries for cancers of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, liver and bile duct.
Peritoneal Surface Malignancy Mesothelioma Cytroreductive Surgery Pancreatic Pseudocyst Neuroendocrine Tumors
Katharina Busl
Professor/Chief · University of Florida
Dr. Katharina Busl is a professor of neurology and neurosurgery.
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Brain Death Neurocritical Care Acute Brain Injury
Dr Sarah Pitt
Principal Lecturer in Microbiology · University of Brighton
Sarah is a member of the Institute of Biomedical Science’s Virology Specialist Advisory Panel and its Chief Examiner.
COVID-19 Microbiology Viruses Infection Control Anti-microbial Resistance
Caitlin Halbert, DO, MS, FACS
Bariatric Surgeon and Campus Chief of Wilmington Surgical Services · ChristianaCare
Dr. Caitlin Halbert is a Bariatric Surgeon and Campus Chief of Wilmington Surgical Services.
Bariatric Surgery Foregut Surgery (hiatal hernia, reflux surgery, achalasia) Clinical Research Leadership Education
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
Samsun "Sem" Lampotang
Professor/Director/M.D. · University of Florida
Dr. Samsun Lampotang's research helps improve patient safety by designing training with physical extended reality and virtual stimulators.
Mastery Learning via Virtual Coaches Patient Safety Procedural Training Simulation in Health Care Health Care Technology
Anthony G. Alessi, M.D.
Associate Clinical Professor, Neurology and Orthopaedics · University of Connecticut
Focused on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of concussions in athletes from youth leagues to professional sports.
Athletes Orthopaedics Neurology Sports Injuries Concussion Diagnosis
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
John Ligon
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Dr. John Ligon is a translational researcher committed to advancing novel cellular therapies and immunotherapies.
Cancer Cancer Immunotherapy Clinical Trials Developmental Therapeutics Oncology
Jay Vadiveloo, Ph.D.
Professor in Residence, Director of the Janet and Mark L. Goldenson Center for Actuarial Research · University of Connecticut
Jay Vadiveloo, Ph.D. is an expert in applied actuarial research projects such as calculating healthy years left in life.
Small Businesses Actuarial Research Statistics Mathematics Life Insurance
Marcia Morris
M.D./Associate Professor · University of Florida
Dr. Marcia Morris provides holistic psychiatric care to University of Florida students.
Models of Psychiatric Care for University Students Anxiety Parenting Young Adults College Mental Health Young Adult Mental Health
Steven Raymond
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Dr. Steven Raymond is an expert in neonatal surgery, pyloric stenosis, appendicitis, cholelithiasis, chest wall deformities, and more.
Chest Wall Deformities Esophageal Atresia Hirschsprung's Disease Appendicitis Pediatric Robot Surgery
Samir Shah
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Dr. Samir Shah is a clinically active vascular surgeon and researcher focused on vascular disease outcomes and decision-making.
Surgical Decision-Making Large Data Set Reseach Peripheral Arterial Disease Peripheral Vascular Disease Vascular Surgery
Giles Peek
Clinical Professor/M.D. · University of Florida
Dr. Giles Peek is a congenital heart surgeon and ECMOlogist with experience in neonates, children, and adults.
ECMO Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation