Martine Hackett
Associate Professor of Population Health · Hofstra University
Dr. Hackett's research focuses on public health and health inequities, particularly in the American suburbs and minority communities.
Public Health Health Communication Research Methods Maternal-Child Health Infant Injury
Eric Layland
Assistant Professor · University of Delaware
Prof. Layland bridges LGBTQ+ developmental research to community impact.
LGBTQ+ Developmental Research Health Disparities Health Equity Quantitative Research LGBTQ+ Advocacy
Janie Robinson
Associate Professor · Texas Christian University
Dr. Robinson's interest include kidney disease, chronic illnesses, and health disparities in African Americans
Health Disparities in African Americans Kidney Disease in African Americans Chronic Illnesses in African Americans
Connie Mulligan
Professor · University of Florida
Connie Mulligan is interested in understanding patterns of human genetic variation with implications for human health and evolution.
Syrian Refugees Impact of Stress Complex Phenotypes Influence of Genetics on Response to Trauma and Stress Epigenetic Analysis
Gulzar Shah
Department Chair & Professor, Health Policy and Behavior · Georgia Southern University
Gulzar Shah works to explore the fields of health informatics.
Social Determinants of Health Public Workforce Needs and Interests Community Health Health Policy and Behavior Health Informatics
Electra Paskett
Professor of Cancer Research I Department of Internal Medicine · The Ohio State University
Electra Paskett is the Director of the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control in the College of Medicine.
Cancer Prevention Cancer Research Health Disparities Public Health
LeRoi Hicks, M.D., MPH
Campus Executive Director, 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
Debra Lyon
Dean/Chair · University of Florida
Debra Lyon’s research focuses on symptom management in women with breast cancer and other chronic illnesses.
Symptom management in breast cancer Cancer Genetics
Felicia Pratto, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychological Sciences · University of Connecticut
Psychology expert, specializing in race and sex discrimination and intergroup dynamics
Terrorism and counter-terrorism Xenophobia Prejudice, tace- and sex- discrimination in hiring Homophobia Violations of International Humanitarian Law in war-time
Hilary Rose
Associate Professor · Concordia University
Hilary Rose's research interests lie in child development with a current focus on sexually-confused youth
Gender Development Sexual Identity Development Stereotyping Processes Bullying At-Risk Teens
Dr Maria Maynard
Reader in Public Health Nutrition · Leeds Beckett University
Expertise in the health & diets of minority ethnic & migrant communities - exploring nutrition-related inequalities, obesity & diabetes.
Communities Obesity Nutrition Migrant Health Diet and Inequality
Linda S. Sprague Martinez, Ph.D.
Director, UConn Health Disparities Institute · University of Connecticut
Linda Sprague Martinez, Ph.D. has expertise in health equity and the social determinants of health.
Participatory Research Health Disparities Health Equity Community Health Social Determinants of Health
Youyou Tao, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University
Healthcare Analytics and Informatics Econometrics Latent Growth Modeling Bayesian Modeling
Bettina Tweardy Riveros, J.D.
Chief Public Affairs Officer and Chief Health Equity Officer · ChristianaCare
Leads health equity and government affairs strategies to advance ChristianaCare's vision and mission to serve the community.
Community Engagement Health Policy Strategy Vision Government Affairs
Dr Maria Maynard
Reader in Public Health Nutrition · Leeds Beckett
Expertise in the health & diets of minority ethnic & migrant communities - exploring nutrition-related inequalities, obesity & diabetes.
Communities Obesity Nutrition Migrant Health Diet and Inequality
Frances Fleming-Milici, PhD
Director of Marketing Initiatives, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health · University of Connecticut
Dr. Fleming-Milici's work focuses on analyzing the impact of marketing practices on exposure and consumption of unhealthy food and beverages
Food marketing and childhood obesity Food Marketing and Policy Social Media Marketing Social Media Marketing Strategy
Professor Claire Surr
Professor · Leeds Beckett University
Her research addresses care and support for people living with dementia and those who care for them.
General Hospitals Social Care Patient Support Carers Dementia
Laura Wilson
Associate Professor and Director of Safe Zone · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Wilson focuses on post-trauma functioning, particularly in survivors of sexual violence and among minoritized communities.
LGBTQ+ Minority Stress Trauma Sexual Violence Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Eric Kmiec, Ph.D
Executive Director and Chief Scientific Officer, The Gene Editing Institute · ChristianaCare
Dr. Kmiec, a pioneer in the field, has achieved several ground-breaking firsts in CRISPR gene editing.
Gene Editing Biomedical Research Molecular Medicine
Michael Mendez
Assistant Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy · UC Irvine
Michael Mendez has experience in the public and private sectors, where he consulted and actively engaged in the policymaking process.
Global climate change policy Environmental Planning Public Policy Legislative Relations Climate Change