Kit Pogliano
Dean and Professor, Section of Molecular Biology · UC San Diego
Kit Pogliano focuses on biological tools and interactions between microbes to discover new antibiotics.
Microbial Interactions Infectious Disease Microbiology Cell Biology Drug Discovery
Pankaj Karande
Associate Professor, Chemical and Biological Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Focuses on engineering peptides as novel drugs, drug carriers, affinity agents, and biomaterials for medical applications
Diagnostics Vaccine Design Drug Delivery Drug Discovery Peptide Engineering
William Hahn, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor · Florida Atlantic University
William Hahn researches neural networks and deep learning.
Neural Networks Deep Learning Medical Imaging
Jonathan S. Dordick
Howard P. Isermann Professor, Chemical and Biological Engineering & Co-Director, Heparin Applied Research Center · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Applies biological principles to advance bioengineering and biomanufacturing, stem cell engineering, and drug discovery
Drug Discovery Biomanufacturing Biochemical Engineering Biochemistry Chemistry
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
Susan Desaulniers
Senior Director, Cardiovascular & Metabolism · Biogen
Susan Desaulniers is an expert in developing leading global clinical programs that protect people from infectious diseases.
Drug Discovery Regulatory Compliance Global Pharmaceutical and Clinical Development Programs Project Management Quality Assurance
Ron Priefer
Professor/Entrepreneur · MCPHS / New England Breath
Ron Priefer is an expert in NMR spectroscopy, materials science, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, research design, and Polymers.
Academic Advising Mass Spectrometry Organic Synthesis Research Organic Chemistry
Thomas D. Roper, Ph.D.
Director, Pharmaceutical Engineering and 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
Greg Boyce, Ph.D.
Expert in organic chemistry · Florida Gulf Coast University
Greg Boyce has a passion for organic synthesis and total synthesis of natural products.
Total Synthesis Organic / Inorganic Synthesis Chemicals in Household Settings Organic Chemistry Medicine and Drugs
Siobhan Malany
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Siobhan Malany studies the effects of microgravity on human muscle biology using an automated tissue chip system.
Receptor Pharmacology Tissue chips Human Muscle Biology Space Medicine Drug Discovery and Screening
Dr. Raphael (Rafi) Hofstein
President & CEO · MaRS Innovation
Turning academic ideas into commercial realities
Corporate & Business Strategy Early-Stage Investing Life Sciences and Healthcare Technology Transfer Commercialization of Innovation
John McCulloch
Founder & Managing Director · Burloch Group Inc.
Engaging and knowledgeable speaker with deep expertise in biotechnology investment.
Biotechnology Pharmaceuticals Innovation Investment
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
Daniele Piomelli
Distinguished Professor · UC Irvine
Daniele Piomelli's research is focused on the function of lipid-derived messengers, with particular emphasis on endogenous cannabinoids.
Anatomy & Neurobiology Cellular Pharmacology CBD Marijuana Neuropharmacology
Sandra K. Weller, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, Department of Molecular Biology and Biophysics · University of Connecticut
Sandra K. Weller, Ph.D., is an expert in the herpes simplex virus.
Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology Herpes Simplex Virus
Bin Chen
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Human Development · Michigan State University
Dr. Chen is the founding member of DahShu, a non-profit organization to promote research and education in data sciences.
Cancer Therapy Drug Repositioning Translational Bioinformatics AI Big Data
Douglas Scharre
Professor of Clinical Neurology and Psychiatry | College of Medicine · The Ohio State University
Dr. Scharre specializes in cognitive disorders and dementias, including Alzheimer's disease
Neurology Neurobehavioral Manifestations Lewy Body Disease Dementia, Multi-Infarct Amnesia, Transient Global
Bennett (Ben) Ward, Ph.D.
Associate Professor · VCU College of Engineering
Polymer chemistry and engineering. Product and device design, with a knack for robust program development.
Capstone Senior Design Program Innovation design and development processes High Performance Polymers and Fibers Applications of Materials and Surface Science Filtration and separation
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
Adrian Newman-Tancredi
Neuropharmacology Consulting · NeuroAct Communication
Experienced public speaker and neuropharmacologist with proven expertise in study of antipsychotics, antidepressants and analgesics.
Antipsychotics Neuropharmacology Serotonin Depression