Linda Pescatello, Ph.D., FACSM, FAHA
Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology · University of Connecticut
Dr. Pescatello specializes in exercise prescription for health benefit
Blood Pressure Cardiovascular Disease Complementary and Alternative Exercise Exercise Genomics Exercise Prescription
Charles H. Hennekens, M.D., Dr.PH
Sir Richard Doll Professor · Florida Atlantic University
Charles Hennekens is the first Sir Richard Doll Professor and senior academic advisor.
Cardiovascular Disease Strengths and Limitations of Descriptive and Analytic Studies Prevention and Treatment of Chronic and Acute Diseases Preventive and Internal Medicine Epidemiology
Deborah Chyun, Ph.D.
Professor and Dean Emeritus · University of Connecticut
Professor Chyun is an expert in the field of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Diabetes Cardiovascular Disease Nursing
Biplab Datta, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Health Management, Economics, and Policy · Augusta University
Dr. Datta’s research explores the niche areas in the junction of public health and economics.
Global Health Health Economics Non-Communicable Diseases Healthcare Financing Socioeconomic Determinants of Health
Abigail Larson
Professor of Kinesiology · Southern Utah University
Specializing in bioenergetics and sports nutrition, advanced exercise prescription, and cardiovascular disease
Sport Rock Climbing Bioactivity Bioenergetics and Sports Nutrition Advanced Exercise Prescription Sports Conditioning
Camille Thomas
Assistant Provost and Professor of Kinesiology · Southern Utah University
Specializing in coaching psychology, exercise prescription and the pathophysiology of cancer, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes.
Weight Management Exercise Science Plyometric Training Biomechanics of Exercise Methods of Sports Conditioning and Nutrition
Dr. Shaista Malik
Professor of Medicine-Cardiology and Director of Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute · UC Irvine
Dr. Malik is a leader in preventative cardiology and the practice of integrative healthcare.
Internal Medicine cardiac rehabilitation Integrative Healthcare Cardiovascular Disease Preventive Cardiology
Mark Plunkett
MD · OSF
Professor at The Hospital of Illinois and the University of Illinois College of Medicine. MD at OSF specializing in Thoracic Procedures.
Pulmonary Diseases Thoracic Procedures Vascular Disease
Sherry Grace
Professor, School of Kinesiology and Health Science · York University
Studying access to chronic cardiac care, as well as optimizing quantity and quality of life in heart patients.
Healthcare Public Health Clinical Research Heart Disease Behavioural Cardiology
Zubair Karim, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences · Augusta University
Karim researches signaling and the SNARE secretory machinery in platelets to understand their contribution to health and disease.
Smoking and Cardiovascular Disease Thrombosis Hemostasis Platelet Exocytosis and Signaling E-cigarettes
Sandra Weiss, M.D., FACC
Interventional Cardiologist, Medical Director CardiacIntensive Care Unit · ChristianaCare
Sandra Weiss is an interventional cardiologist, with a special interest in both coronary and peripheral interventions.
General Cardiology Interventional Cardiology Peripheral Vascular Intervention Cardiac Hemodynamics and Shock Mechanical Circulatory Support
Mariann Piano
Nancy and Hilliard Travis Professor of Nursing · Vanderbilt University
Expert in substance abuse and cardiac disease, particularly binge drinking by young adults.
Unhealthy Alcohol Consumption Smoking and Cardiovascular Disease Alcohol and Young Adults Alcohol and Cardiovascular Disease Cardiac Risk Factors
Joseph Katz
Professor · University of Florida
Joseph Katz bridges the gap between medicine and dentistry by teaching, conducting clinical research and participating in patient care.
Oral Cancer Dentistry Oral Manifestation of COVID-19 Oral Medicine Oral Systemic Connection
Lisa Platt
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Lisa Platt’s research focuses on using artificial intelligence and dynamic modeling to evaluate designs that reduce risks to human health.
Systems Design for Public Health Prevention Through Design Human Factors Safety Climate Change Interior Design
Jeff Karp
Professor · Brigham and Women's Hospital - Harvard Medical School
Dr. Jeff Karp is a leading researcher in the fields of drug delivery, medical devices, stem cell therapeutics, and tissue adhesives.
Biomaterials Stem Cell Therapeutics Drug Delivery Medical Devices Biomedical Engineering
Mark DeBeliso
Professor of Kinesiology · Southern Utah University
Focuses on sports medicine and athletic performance and the physiological effects of exercise
Sport Science Research Common Injuries in Athletics Stress Reduction for University Students College Sports Medicine Human Performance
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.
Mental Health Anxiety Disorders College Mental Health Gender Affirming Psychiatry Health Equity
My (Myla) Bui, Ph.D.
Professor of Marketing, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University
Neuroplasticity Social Marketing Public Policies Promoting Consumer Wellness Nutritional Labeling Healthcare Management & Innovation
Claudine Jurkovitz, M.D., MPH
Director of Clinical Research, Institute for Research on Equity and Community Health (iREACH) · ChristianaCare
Dr. Claudine Jurkovitz is a nephrologist and a senior physician scientist.
Health Services Research Chronic Disease Epidemiology Nephrology Electronic Health Records
LeRoi Hicks, M.D., MPH, MACP
President, ChristianaCare, Wilmington campus · ChristianaCare
Dr. Hicks is the recipient of numerous clinical and research awards and is nationally known for his research on health care disparities.
Social Determinants of Health/Health Disparities Medicine Chronic Disease Internal Medicine Health Equity