Lukasz Kurgan, Ph.D.
Robert J. Mattauch Endowed Professor and Vice Chair of Computer Science · VCU College of Engineering
Data scientist specializing in high-throughput structural bioinformatics of proteins & small RNAs.
Structural Bioinformatics Intrinsically Disordered Proteins Protein-ligand(drug) interactions Computer-aided molecular modeling Big Data Analysis
Thomas D. Roper, Ph.D.
Director, Pharmaceutical Engineering| Engineering Foundation Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Roper specializes in efforts to bring engineering and science closer to patients who utilize medicines via novel technologies.
Metabolic Engineering and Biocatalysis 3D Printing of Dose Forms Long Acting Therapy Development Nanomaterials and Particle Sciences Continuous Chemical Reaction Engineering
Xuejun Wen, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Wen researches biomaterials as well as cell and tissue engineering
Biomaterials Cell and Tissue Engineering Regenerative Medicine Stem Cell Biology and Engineering Drug Delivery
Michael Tarr
Professor and Department Head · Carnegie Mellon University
Michael Tarr is an expert in visual perception and how the brain transforms 2D images into high-level percepts.
Cognitive Neuroscience Cognitive Science Computational Perception
Martha Hall
Director of Innovation, Health Sciences | Joint Appointment with Health Sciences · University of Delaware
Martha Hall focuses on designing wearables with the goal of holistically improving health using a patient-centered approach.
Functional Design Wearable Technology User-Centered Design Psychosocial Aspects of Wearables Qualitative Research Methods
Greg Waite
Founder & CEO · VisiLeap
Greg Waite is an entrepreneur, inventor and investor who specializes in monetizing platform technologies.
Financial & Social Leverage Spin-out Breakthrough Technologies Breakthrough Invention Fund Technology Commercialization
Jens O.M. Karlsson, PhD
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering | College of Engineering · Villanova University
Jens Karlsson, PhD, specializes in biothermal sciences, including cryobiology (cooling) and hyperthermic processes (heating).
Hyperthermic Processes Intracellular Ice Formation Cryopreservation Biophysical Mechanisms Cryosurgery
Emily Walsh
Principal Consultant · Halloran Consulting Group, Inc.
Recovering Scientist
Personalized Medicine and Genetics Translational Medicine Transitioning From the Bench Project Management 101 Program Management 101
Jessica Winter
Professor of Biomedical, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering | College of Engineering · The Ohio State University
Biomedical expert, revolutionizing our knowledge of the relationship between nanoparticles and biology
Neural Engineering Nanotechnology Biomolecular Engineering Biomedical Engineering Nanoscale neural prosthetic devices
Adam Little
Mentor | CBASE · LifeLearn, Inc.
Adam is a veterinarian and entrepreneur with a passion for applying his diverse experience towards tackling big problems.
Global Health Dogs Epidemiology Animal Nutrition Community Outreach
Liette Vasseur
Professor and UNESCO Chair · Brock University
Working in Environmental sustainability, mainly sustainable agriculture and conservation
Plant biologist Pest management Ecosystem Management Ecosystem services Conservation Biology
Stephanie Willerth
Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Biomedical Engineering · University of Victoria
I run an internationally recognized research group focused on stem cell bioengineering.
Stem Cells Biomaterials Drug Delivery Systems Tissue Engineering Neuroscience
Rich Lenski
Distinguished Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics · Michigan State University
“The Man Who Bottled Evolution”
Experimental Evolution Bacteria Digital Organisms Dynamics of Evolution Microbiology
M. Eric Benbow
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
Insect - Microbe interactions in aquatic ecology, forensics, and human health.
Forensic Sciences Infectious Disease Ecology Aquatic Entomology Aquatic Ecology Microbial Ecology
Mo Jiang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering · Virginia Commonwealth University
Advance crystallization and material manufacturing for health and energy applications
Multiphase slug flow Process design and control Battery materials (Bio)Pharmaceuticals Reaction Engineering
Barbara D. Boyan, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Institute for Engineering and Medicine | B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Rice University · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Boyan specializes in cell and tissue engineering
Cell and Tissue Engineering Response of Cells to Biomaterials Mechanisms of Action of Hormones and Growth Factors in Cartilage and Bone Normal and Pathological Calcification Stem Cell Delivery Technologies
Timothy B. Folta, Ph.D.
Professor of Management; Thomas John and Bette Wolff Family Chair in Strategic Entrepreneurship; Academic Director, Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation · University of Connecticut
Prof Folta is an expert in entrepreneurship and corporate strategy, analyzing decisions around entry, exit, and diversification.
Strategic Management Market Entry and Exit Corporate Strategy and Diversification Innovation Policy Managing Uncertainty
Bruce Armitage
Professor and Co-Director · Carnegie Mellon University
Bruce Armitage’s current research interests include the use of PNA for sequence-specific recognition of DNA and RNA.
Peptide Nucleic Acids DNA Nanotechnology Bioorganic Chemistry Fluorescent Dyes Molecular Evolution
B. Frank Gupton, Ph.D.
Floyd D. Gottwald, Jr. Chair in Pharmaceutical Engineering; Chair, Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Gupton's research is focused on the development of new technologies that will streamline organic synthesis
Cross-Coupling Catalysis Flow Chemistry / Continual Chemical Processing Organic Synthesis in Pharmaceutical Applications
Klaus Ley, MD
Founding Director · Immunology Center of Georgia
Klaus Ley is exploring the role our immune response plays in atherosclerosis and other autoimmune diseases.
T lymphocytes Immunology Vaccines atherosclerosis Integrins