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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Arni Rao, PhD
Director and Professor · Augusta University
Director of the Laboratory for Theory and Mathematical Modeling and professor at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University.
Artifical Intelligence Infectious Disease Mathematical Analyses Complex Dynamics,
Greg Stewart, MD
W. Kennon McWilliams Professor of Sports Medicine; Chief, Section of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; Associate Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery · Tulane University
Dr. Stewart specializes in sports medicine, physical medicine, rehab and age-related research of former NFL players and military veterans.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Orthopedic Surgery Rehabilitation Sports Medicine Physical Medicine
Siobhan Gorman
Partner, Washington, D.C. · Brunswick Group
Siobhan Gorman concentrates on crisis, cybersecurity, public affairs, and media relations.
Cyber Security Cyberattacks National Security Litigation Media Relations
Christopher Carroll
Director/M.D. · University of Florida
Dr. Christopher Carroll is an expert in digital communication, an active researcher, and has written international guidelines for children.
Medical Education Epidemiology of Critical Illness Pediatric Critical Care Pediatrics Respiratory Illness in Children
Roxane Cohen Silver
Distinguished Professor of Psychological Science · UC Irvine
Roxane Cohen Silver studies stress, traumatic events, coping, disasters, health psychology and social psychology.
Health Psychology Stress Traumatic Events Coping Social Psychology