Sherry Pagoto, Ph.D.
Professor of Allied Health Sciences · University of Connecticut
Leveraging technology for health promotion and disease prevention
Health Behavior Sun Safety Skin Cancer Prevention Digital Health Social Media
Amy Gorin, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Psychological Sciences · University of Connecticut
Professor focused on long-term weight loss.
Weight Loss Maintenance Behavioral Weight Management Obesity Social Support
Lindsay Collier
President · Creative Edge Associates
Highly experienced, unique, and entertaining speaker on topics related to creativity, innovation, and humor in organizations.
Humor in the Workplace Creativity and Innovation in Your Work and Life Dealing With Loss in Your Life
Michael J. McClure, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | BE, Vanderbilt University | Ph.D, Virginia Commonwealth University · VCU College of Engineering
Understanding the role of extracellular matrix and mechanical forces to regulate skeletal muscle structure, function, and innervation.
Muscle aging Cell-matrix interactions Integrin-mediated signaling Myoblast fusion Regenerative rehabilitation in skeletal muscle trauma
Emily Lund
Associate Professor of Speech-Langauge Pathology | Associate Dean for Research, Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences · Texas Christian University
Dr. Lund's research focuses on language and literacy in children with hearing aids and cochlear implants.
Aural Rehabilitation Research in Communication Sciences and Disorders Early Intervention with Children with Hearing Loss Spoken and Written Word Learning in Children with Hearing Loss from Monolingual and Bilingual Homes Emergent Literacy Skills of Children with Hearing Loss
Jean Polfus
Postdoctoral Fellow · University of Manitoba
Liber Ero Postdoctoral Fellow working on caribou conservation in the NWT using non-invasive methods, traditional knowledge & sciart.
Ecology Ecology - Animal Movement and Space Use Conservation Biology Conservation Genetics Environmental Science
Rebecca Puhl, Ph.D.
Deputy Director, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health; Professor, Human Development and Family Studies · University of Connecticut
Clinical psychology expert, specializing in the study of bullying and weight stigmatization
Weight Discrimination Weight Stigma Weight-based bullying
Nathaniel Kinsey, Ph.D.
Engineering Foundation Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Nathaniel Kinsey's research broadly lies in the field of nanophotonics, studying the interaction of light with materials on the nanoscale.
Nanophotonics/Plasmonics Nonlinear optics Optical Materials Integrated Optics Consumer Nanophotonics
Ahmed Sayed Ahmed, Ph.D.
Adjunct Associate Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Sayed Ahmed is an electrical engineer with expertise in firmware engineering and power electronics.
Valerie Duffy, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Allied Health Sciences · University of Connecticut
Professor focused on how variation in taste affects food flavor and food preference, translated to healthier eating to reduce obesity risk.
Community-based Interventions Flavor Smell Nutrition Food Preference
Charles Emery
Professor | Department of Psychology · The Ohio State University
Clinical psychology expert, specializing in aging and adult development
Cardiopulmonary endurance Cognitive functioning Psychological well-being
Andrea Paras
Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science · University of Guelph
Professor Andrea Paras specialises in the ethics of international humanitarianism, with a special interest in religion and politics.
Humanitarian Assistance Human Rights International Development International Affairs Religion Politics & Culture
Claire Wheeler
Instructor · Portland State University
Experienced, energetic speaker who builds organizational success through the well-being of its members
Stress Management Optimal Performance Weight Management
Ruth Panofsky
Professor of English / Graduate Program in Communication & Culture · Ryerson University
Dr. Panofsky specializes in Canadian women in publishing and Canadian Jewish women writers
English Research Higher Education Literature Media & Culture
Read Hayes
Research Scientist · University of Florida
Read Hayes' research team aims to better protect vulnerable people and places from crime victimization.
Active assailant shooter Artificial Intelligence Burglary Fear of crime IoT
Jacqueline Loss, Ph.D.
Professor of Latin American Literature and Culture · University of Connecticut
Professor Loss is an internationally published researcher and lecturer.
Latin American Literary Studies Cultural Studies Comparative Approaches
Patricia V Davis
author/radio show host/advice columnist/ · HS Radio e-magazine and Harper Davis Publishing
Dynamic, warm, engaging speaker (and former teacher) whose seminars leave participants re-energized and motivated to achieve their goals.
101 Ways to Utilize Social Media to Enrich Your Business (And Life) Changes in Publishing & Book Sales
Tamar Gur
Assistant Professor | Department of Psychiatry · The Ohio State University
Dr. Gur specializes in pre-conception, pregnancy and the postpartum period
Pre-Conception Pregnancy Post-Partum Depression Miscarriage Infertility
Martha Belury
Professor, Human Sciences | College of Education and Human Ecology · The Ohio State University
Professor Belury conducts biological and nutritional research into how diet and lifestyle alter obesity, diabetes and metabolic disorders
Nutrition Nutrition & Disease Prevention Nutrition & Lifestyle Changes Nutrition & Wellness Nutrition (Eating Emotionally)
Almut Winterstein
Distinguished Professor · University of Florida
Almut Winterstein is an expert in drug safety and ways to improve medication use.
Medical Marijuana Healthcare Quality Drug Use in Maternal and Child Health Medical Marijuana Safety Pharmacoepidemiology