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
Christopher A. Lemmon, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Associate Chair, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S., Lehigh University | M.S., University of Wisconsin | Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Lemmon's research lies in cell-generated traction forces and extracellular matrix biology
Cell-generated traction forces Extracellular matrix biology Cellular mechanotransduction Mechanobiology of fibrosis Matrix mechanics and signaling in the tumor microenvironment;
Daniel E. Conway, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S., Rice University | Ph.D., Georgia Tech and Emory University · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Conway focuses on methods to directly measure forces across proteins and understand how these forces affect cellular function.
Mechanotransduction Cellular biomechanics Forces at intracellular junctions Nuclear LINC complex
Vamsi K. Yadavalli, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering · VCU School of Engineering
Professor Yadavalli researches functional nano and biomaterials
Functional Nano and Biomaterials Micro- and Nano-Fabricated Devices Biosensors Nanoscale Surface Characterization Single Cell Analysis
Paul Langridge
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR · Augusta University
An acclaimed scientist specializing in morphogenesis, CRISPR, synthetic biology, signal transduction, and cell and molecular biology.
molecular biology Endocytosis morphogenesis Synthetic Biology Cellular Biology
René Olivares-Navarrete, D.D.S, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | D.D.S, National Autonomous University of Mexico | Ph.D., National Autonomous University of Mexico · VCU DEPT OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Olivares-Navarrete’s research focuses on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine approaches for Craniofacial and Orthopaedic needs.
Tissue Engineering Stem Cell Biology and Engineering Biomaterials for Craniofacial and Musculoskeletal Tissues Immunomodulation and Immunoengineering Wnt Signaling in Morphogenesis Healing and Regeneration
Renee Miller
Associate Professor, Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Instructional Track · University of Rochester
Miller examines sex differences in brains and behaviors. She is author of "Cognitive Bias in Fantasy Sports."
Fantasy Sports and decision making Neuroscience Cognitive Bias Neurobiology