Deborah Kurrasch
Associate Professor, Department of Medical Genetics · University of Calgary
Kurrasch’s research is focused on genetic programs that govern hypothalamic development using both mice and zebrafish as model organisms.
Molecular Biology Developmental Biology Pharmacology Neuroscience Genetics
Mark Zylka, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Cell Biology and Physiology & Member, UNC Neuroscience Center · UNC at Chapel Hill
Professor Zylka's research explores the management of chronic pain
Cell Biology Angelman Syndrome Chronic Pain Ectonucleotidases in Nociceptive Circuits Neural Circuit-Based Approaches
Marla Sokolowski
University Professor, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology · University of Toronto
Sokolowski's work is esteemed worldwide as a clear, integrative paragon of the manner in which genes can interact with the environment.
Genetics Molecular Biology Scientific Writing Higher Education Public Speaking
Jean C. Shih, PhD
University Professor & Boyd & Elsie Welin Professor, Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences · USC School of Pharmacy
Dr. Jean Chen Shih is one of the world’s leading researchers on the MAO enzymes and emotion behavior and cancers associated with this enzyme
Autism Spectrum Disorder Novel Cancer Drug for both Therapy and Diagnosis Repurposing Antidepressants for Brain Cancer Repurposing Antidepressants for Prostate Cancer Brain Development
Jing Liang, MD, PhD
Professor · USC School of Pharmacy
Expert in drug development. Established targeting gephyrin-GABAAR pathway, a NOVEL THEORY, to intervene Alzheimer disease
Neurodegenerative Disease Sleep Disorders Neuroscience Drug Development GABA A Receptor
Dr Nazanin Zand
Associate Professor of Food and Science Nutrition · University of Greenwich
She researches - and advises industrial partners - on issues of nutrition, food content and food production.
Catering Baby Food Healthy Eating Special Diets Food
Tracey Covassin
Professor of Kinesiology · Michigan State University
Tracey Covassin is an expert in the effects of concussions and the epidemiology of sports injuries.
Concussions Athletics Injuries
Micah Berman
Assistant Professor I Moritz College of Law & College of Public Health · The Ohio State University
Micah Berman is assistant professor of public heath and law at Ohio State University and a member of the OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Public Policy Public Health Legal Doctrine Tobacco Policy
Gerard Costa, PhD
Adjunct Faculty - Infant & Early Childhood Development - School of Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Committed to professional "formation" in student development, with emphasis on "ways of knowing", "ways of doing" and "ways of being."
Infant Mental Health Developmental Approaches to Autism Impact of Exposure to Trauma and Violence on Children Interpersonal Neurobiology Professional Formation (Development/Education)
Joshua D. Feder, MD
Adjunct Faculty - Infant & Early Childhood Development - School of Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Senior Expert, Early Years. Clinical practice, teaching, research, advocacy, and tech development.
Clinical Child and Family Psychiatry Developmental and Learning Challenges Research in Relationship Based Interventions Peace Building in Conflict Zones Reflective Practice
Kathy Seifert
CEO · ESPS, LLC
Dr. Seifert brings her unique research on the roots and prevention of violent crime and dynamic style to your discussion of today's top issu
Treatment of Trauma and Attachment Problems Assessment and Treatment of Violence Developmental Effects of Trauma Threat Assessment
Daniel Hackman
Assistant Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Examines the role of early experience and the psychological and biological factors that contribute to disparities in health and development.
Prof. Raina MacIntyre
Head, School of Public Health and Community Medicine & Professor of Infectious Diseases Epidemiology · University of New South Wales
Prof. MacIntyre is an international expert in infectious diseases, vaccinology (especially for the elderly) and biosecurity.
Vaccination COVID-19 Biosecurity Epidemic Response and Emerging Infectious Diseases Vaccinology
Joanne C. Gerstner
Sports Journalist in Residence · Michigan State University
Expert in: Sports multimedia journalism, social media, sports neurology & concussion, youth sports, women in sports & sports media, Title IX
Athletic Culture Title IX Medicine Sports Media Sports Business
Stacy Drury, MD
Remigio Gonzalez MD Endowed Professorship of Child Psychiatry, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Vice Chair of Research, Department of Pediatrics · Tulane University
Drury explores how early life adversity interacts with genetic and epigenetic factors to shape child health and neurodevelopmental outcomes.
Telomeres Health Disparities Pediatric Medicine Child Psychiatry Genetics
John Gilmore, MD
Thad and Alice Eure Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Vice Chair of Research and Scientific Affairs; Director of the Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health · UNC-Chapel Hill
Dr. Gilmore is a physician with special interest in pre & early postnatal brain development and how it contributes to risk for schizophrenia
Bipolar Disorder Psychology Schizophrenia Community Mental Health Psychiatry
Fumiko Hoeft
Scientific Director · University of Connecticut
Will be leading UConn's Brain Imaging Research Center (BIRC), and joining the Department of Psychological Sciences.
Neuroimaging Scientific Writing Neuroscience Science Life Sciences
Elizabeth Cauffman
Professor of Psychological Science, Education and Law · UC Irvine
Elizabeth Cauffman’s research addresses the intersect between adolescent development and juvenile justice.
Social Ecology Juvenile Justice Adolescent Development Mental Health Legal and Social Policy
Candice Odgers
Professor Psychological Science · UC Irvine
Candice Odgers is a developmental psychologist who studies adolescents’ mental health and development.
Early Adversity Quantitative Psychology Social Inequality Technology and Young People Digital Inequality
Stephen Hooper
Faculty · UNC at Chapel Hill
Chair, UNC-Chapel Hill Department of Allied Health Sciences; Professor and Associate Dean at UNC School of Medicine
Child Psychology Education Medicine Allied Health Sciences Clinical Psychology