James Dahlman

Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE

James Dahlman uses molecular biology to rationally design the genetic drugs he delivers.

Vascular and Immunoengineering DNA Barcoded Nanoparticles Drug Delivery CRISPR Gene Editing

Anna Moore

Director of Precision Health Program and Assistant Dean · Michigan State University

Expert in imaging and image-guided therapies in cancer and diabetes

Early Detection Cancer In Vivo Imaging Diabetes Image-Guided Therapy

Jonathan Thon

Founder & CEO · STRM.BIO

Jonathan Thon is an accomplished serial biotech entrepreneur, a recognized leader in human cell culture, and the founder of STRM.BIO.

Clinical Research Life Sciences Education Stem Cell Biology Human Cell Culture

Michael Davis

Professor, Associate Chair for Graduate Studies, Biomedical Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE

Michael Davis researches cardiac regeneration and preservation.

Stem Cell Therapy Cardiac Regeneration

Christine Schmidt

Distinguished Professor · University of Florida

Christine Schmidt has spent over 25 years in neural tissue engineering & wound healing, with emphasis on peripheral nerve and spinal cord.

Spinal Cord Injury Nerve Repair Tissue Engineering Biomaterials Natural Biomaterials

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

Ravindra Kolhe, PhD

Director, Georgia Esoteric & Molecular Laboratory at Augusta University · Augusta University

Ravindra Kolhe is a Molecular and Genetic Pathologist, involved in identifying and validating cutting-edge platforms for diagnostic medicine

Pathology Informatics Genetic Pathology Molecular Pathology Surgical Pathology

Zahra Keshavarz Motamed

Assistant Professor · McMaster University, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, McMaster University

Translational & basic cardiovascular mechanics Biomechanics Fluid Mechanics Solid Mechanics Medical Imaging

Wei-en Wang

Research Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Wei-en Wang researches brain imaging (EEG, MRI, PET) and its applications in cognitive and motor impairments.

Cortical Oscillations Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Neuroscience and the Brain Neuroscience Structural and Functional Imaging

David Ostrov

Associate professor · University of Florida

Dr. David Ostrov is an expert on immunology, structural biology, and drug discovery in the areas of cancer therapeutics.

Covid Autoimmunity Drug Discovery T cell immunobiology Immunology

Claire Cupples

Dean of Science and Professor of Molecular Biology & Biochemistry, Faculty of Science · Simon Fraser University

Dr. Cupples has worked as a scientist, faculty member and administrator in three Canadian comprehensive universities since 1989.

Molecular Biology Microbiology DNA Repair University Administration Science Outreach to the Public

Dr Nicola Logan

Professor in Optometry · Aston University

Dr Logan's current research interests include the development, progression and managment of myopia.

Optometry Myopia Control Myopia Development of Refractive Error

Barbara D. Boyan, Ph.D.

Executive Director, Institute for Engineering and Medicine | B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Rice University · VCU College of Engineering

Dr. Boyan specializes in cell and tissue engineering

Cell and Tissue Engineering Response of Cells to Biomaterials Mechanisms of Action of Hormones and Growth Factors in Cartilage and Bone Normal and Pathological Calcification Stem Cell Delivery Technologies

Annabelle Singer

Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE

Annabelle Singer researches to understand how neural activity produces memories and spurs the brain’s immune system.

Alzheimer's Disease Virtual Reality Optogenetics Learning & Memory Neural Coding & Decoding

Dr Afzal-Ur-Rahman Mohammed

Professor, Pharmacy · Aston University

Dr Mohammed's research interests include formulation development and optimization of orally disintegrating tablets.

Dry Particle Coating Technology Tablets Pharmacy Pharmaceuticals Stability Testing

Worth Longest, Ph.D.

Louis S. and Ruth S. Harris Exceptional Scholar Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering

Professor Longest works to address significant current challenges in the field of medical aerosols

Infant Aerosol Delivery Targeting Inhaled Medications within the Lungs Inhaled Medications Respiratory Drug Delivery Particle Engineering

Professor Gary Jones

Director of Research · Leeds Beckett University

Professor Gary Jones’ research focus has been on the use of lower eukaryotic organisms to study aspects of cellular stress.

Microbiology Cellular Stress Biomedical Sciences Genetics Molecular Biology

Whitney Stoppel

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Whitney Stoppel focuses on transport in biological systems, biomolecular engineering, and natural biopolymer characterization.

Nanomaterials Surgical Materials Silk Fibers Silk Fibroin Biomaterials

Cherie Stabler

Professor/Chair · University of Florida

Cherie Stabler’s research centers on engineering translational biomaterial platforms for cell-based therapies, particularly Type 1 diabetes.

Immunomodulation Diabetes Tissue Engineering Regenerative Medicine Biomaterials

Chengguo Xing

Professor/Associate Chair · University of Florida

Chengguo Xing's research has the long-term goal of developing solutions towards effectively managing human diseases.

Tobacco Use and Cessation Lung Cancer Risk Kava Lung Cancer Prevention