Justin O'Grady
Honorary Professor · University of East Anglia
His research is into the rapid detection of infections, particularly respiratory infections such as Tuberculosis and Pneumonia.
Detection of Pneumonia Respiratory Infections Microbiology Medical Microbiology Detection of Tuberculosis
Ralph Baric, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Epidemiology · UNC-Chapel Hill
Dr. Ralph Baric performs research using coronaviruses as models to study the genetics of RNA viruses.
Microbiology Virology Immunology Epidemiology Coronaviruses
Tim Bowers, MS, CIC, CPHQ
Vice President of Clinical Effectiveness · ChristianaCare
Tim Bowers is the vice president of Clinical Effectiveness at ChristianaCare, and leads efforts to prevent infections in patients.
Flu Prevention Clinical Effectiveness Infection Prevention COVID-19 prevention
Professor Mark Fielder
Professor of Medical Microbiology · Kingston University
His work explores the nature of viruses, antimicrobial resistance, and public perceptions of vaccines and antibiotics.
Animal-Human Disease Transfer Vaccines Viruses Microbiology Antibiotics
James C. Kaufman, Ph.D.
Professor · University of Connecticut
Dr. Kaufman's research focuses on creativity and educational psychology.
Creativity and Personality Creativity and Equity Creativity and Meaning Creativity and Positive Psychology
Lizheng Shi
Endowed Regents Professor and vice chair of health policy and management · Tulane University
Lizheng Shi is an expert in health technology assessment, economics and policy, and for COVID-19.
Coronavirus Health Policy health technology assessment Health Economics COVID-19
Professor Stephan Lewandowsky
Professor in Cognitive Science · University of Bristol
Leading voice on misinformation, fake news and propaganda
Online Information Climate Change Belief Misinformation Propaganda Fake News
Henrik Christensen
Director, Contex Robotics Insitute · UC San Diego
Henrik Christensen is a national policy leader for the field of robotics and has testified before Congress on the subject.
Artificial Intelligence Human Robot Interaction Cognitive Robotics Robotics Autonomous Vehicles
Marci Lynn Drees, M.D., MS
Chief Infection Prevention Officer and Hospital Epidemiologist · ChristianaCare
Marci Drees, M.D., MS, FACP, DTMH, is highly sought after national expert on infectious disease and vaccines.
Vaccines COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Influenza (Flu) Healthcare-associated Infections Mass Vaccination
Piyush Jain
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Piyush Jain researches the molecular basis of DNA and ways to improve technologies such as CRISPR and Cas.
CRISPR/Cas systems Nanomaterials Nucleic Acids Gene Editing Bioengineering
Michael J. Buchmeier
Professor of Medicine-Infectious Diseases · UC Irvine
Michael Buchmeier studies the pathogenesis and control of emerging viral infections, especially coronavirus, for more than 30 years.
Viral Pathogenesis Coronaviruses Viruses Arenaviruses Biology of RNA Viruses
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
Cato Laurencin, M.D., Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer, Connecticut Convergence Institute · UConn Health
Dr. Laurencin is a world renowned engineer, physician and scientist who is known for pioneering the field of Regenerative Engineering.
Stem Cell Science and Technology Nanotechnology Polymeric Materials Science Tissue Engineering Regenerative Engineering
Dr. Joshua Denson
Assistant professor of medicine, Section of pulmonary, critical care and environmental medicine · Tulane University
Dr. Joshua Denson is a pulmonary and critical care medicine physician working in a medical ICU with critical COVID-19 patients.
Neuroscience Coronavirus Pulmonary & Critical Care COVID-19 ICU Outcomes
Jeffrey Clemens
Associate Professor · UC San Diego
Specialties: Research on federal entitlement programs, health insurance, the minimum wage, and state/local government budgets.
Coronavirus Healthcare Capacity In The USA Unemployment Health Economics Economic Stimulus Plan
David Mushatt
Associate Professor of Medicine|Chief, Tulane Adult Infectious Diseases Section · Tulane University
Dr. Mushatt’s main research interest is HIV clinical trials. He also heads the Adult Infectious Diseases Section at the School of Medicine.
Coronavirus HIV Clinical Trials Adult Infectious Diseases COVID-19
Derek Cummings
Professor · University of Florida
Derek Cummings’ research on emerging pathogens has included studies of MERS, Ebola and novel influenza.
Emerging Pathogens Immunology of Infectious Diseases Global Health Ebola Influenza
Deborah Cullinan
Chief Executive Officer · YBCA
Deborah is a leading advocate on the pivotal role artists & cultural organizations play in shaping our social & political landscape.
Nonprofit Management Civic Engagement COVID Recovery Unemployment Philanthropy
Mark Greer
Managing Director, Philanthropy Services · Charities Aid Foundation
Mark leads Charities Aid Foundation's philanthropy services in the UK.
Philanthropic Foundations Fundraising and Philanthropy Private Client Proposition Non-Proft Consulting Social Investment
Zach Jenkins
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice & Clinical Specialist, Infectious Diseases · Cedarville University
Dr. Zach Jenkins is an infectious disease expert who loves educating others about superbugs, antibiotic therapy, and emergency preparedness.
Vaccines Superbugs Viruses COVID-19 Infectious Diseases