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
Jim Wilde, MD
Professor of Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Infectious diseases · Augusta University
Jim Wilde focuses on influenza, pandemic, TB, pediatric infectious diseases; antibiotic resistance, MRSA and emergency medicine.
Tuberculosis Emergency Medicine Pediatric Infectious Diseases Pandemic Influenza
Scott Wallace
Associate Professor of Journalism · University of Connecticut
Scott Wallace is a bestselling author, photojournalist and educator who covers the environment and vanishing cultures worldwide.
Central America Amazon Rainforest Brazil Indigenous Cultures Uncontacted Tribes
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
Steven Sheffrin
Professor of Economics · Tulane University
Steven Sheffrin’s research is focused on property taxation, state corporate taxation, tax fairness and compliance.
Tax Compliance Economics Policy-Oriented ISsues Property Taxation Tax Fairness
Almut Winterstein
Distinguished Professor · University of Florida
Almut Winterstein is an expert in drug safety and ways to improve medication use.
Medical Marijuana Healthcare Quality Drug Use in Maternal and Child Health Medical Marijuana Safety Pharmacoepidemiology
Nancy Jordan
Dean Family Endowed Chair of Education and Professor · University of Delaware
Prof. Jordan's research focuses on how children learn math and why so many struggle.
Child Development Mathematics Learning Difficulties Math Disabilities Number Sense Interventions
Rebel Cole, Ph.D.
Lynn Eminent Scholar Endowed Professor of Finance · Florida Atlantic University
Rebel Cole, Ph.D., is a former fed staff economist and an expert in financial institutions, real estate, and small-businesses.
Small Business Finance Financial Institutions Commercial Banking Corporate Governance Real Estate
Marlene Matarese, Ph.D.
Associate Research Professor · University of Connecticut
Marlene Matarese works to improve access to and the quality of systems and services for children and youth with public system involvement.
Child Welfare Juvenile Justice and Behavioral Health Systems Family Reunification in Child Welfare Implementation Science Intervention Design and Evidence Based Practices
Jerome "Jay" Apt
Professor Emeritus · Carnegie Mellon University
Jay Apt is an emeritus professor at the Tepper School of Business and in the Department of Engineering and Public Policy.
Public Policy Physics Energy Risk Analysis Engineering
Martine Hackett
Associate Professor of Population Health · Hofstra University
Dr. Hackett's research focuses on public health and health inequities, particularly in the American suburbs and minority communities.
Public Health Health Communication Research Methods Maternal-Child Health Infant Injury
Jose Vazquez, MD
Infectious Diseases · Augusta University
Dr. Jose Vazquez studies and treats infectious diseases, including COVID-19, antibiotic-resistant superbugs and fungal infections.
Coronavirus Translational Medicine in Infectious Diseases Drug-Resistant Infections (CREs, KPCs) Infectious Disease Clinical Trials Antimicrobials and Antifungals
Dr. Mark Ware
Chief Medical Officer · Canopy Growth
Dr. Ware leads Canopy Growth’s medical division, Spectrum Therapeutics including research towards the development of cannabinoid medicines.
Endocannabinoid System Cannabis Research Cannabinoids Medical Cannabis Clinical Research
Neil MacKinnon, PhD
Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs · Augusta University
Dr. Neil MacKinnon is a senior university administrator, academic health leader and an expert in population health and public health.
Opioid agonist maintenance treatment (i.e. addictions treatment via Methadone and Suboxone) Opioid Abuse Rural Health Care Access & Delivery Rural Health Medication Error
Granger Morgan
University Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Granger Morgan's research addresses problems in science, technology and public policy.
Quantitative Policy Analysis Risk Analysis Environmental Systems Climate Change Adoption of New Technologies
Patrick Button
Assistant Professor · Tulane University
Patrick Button's research is focused on quantifying discrimination, primarily in labor markets.
LGBT Discrimination Film Tax Incentives Retirement Age Discrimination Hiring Discrimination
Caitlyn Butler
Associate Professor of Civil and Industrial Engineering · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Caitlyn Butler’s research focuses on developing energy-efficient treatment strategies for both water and wastewater treatment.
Wastewater Surveillance Microbial Fuel Cell Latrine Biofilm Systems Wastewater Treatment
Jennifer Trivedi
Assistant Professor, Anthropology; Core Faculty Member, Disaster Research Center · University of Delaware
Prof. Trivedi's research explores disaster vulnerability, response, recovery, resilience and decision-making.
Disaster Resilience Disaster Response Disaster Vulnerability Disaster Recovery Hurricanes
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
Robert Winsor, Ph.D.
Professor of Marketing, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University
Pricing Competitive Strategy Branding Business History Franchising