Qin Wang, PhD

Professor of Neuroscience & Regenerative Medicine · Augusta University

Qin Wang researches the neuropharmacology and signaling mechanisms underlying neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Neurological Disorders Regenerative Medicine Molecular Neuropharmacology Neuroscience Neuropharmacology

Mariann Piano

Nancy and Hilliard Travis Professor of Nursing · Vanderbilt University

Expert in substance abuse and cardiac disease, particularly binge drinking by young adults.

Unhealthy Alcohol Consumption Smoking and Cardiovascular Disease Alcohol and Young Adults Alcohol and Cardiovascular Disease Cardiac Risk Factors

Michael Mower

Executive Director of SUU Aviation / Chief Flight Instructor / FAA Designated Pilot Examiner · Southern Utah University

Specializes in pilot training, FAA regulations, advanced/aerobatic helicopter flight, aviation safety, search and rescue, and lobbying

Aviation Education Helicopter Flight Helicopter Aerobatic Flight FAA Regulations Inadvertent Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IIMC)

Noelle Comolli, PhD

Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering; Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs | College of Engineering · Villanova University

Noelle Comolli, PhD, researches the use of different polymers for either novel biomaterials or controlled release delivery vehicles

Spinal Cord Research Drug Delivery Chemical Engineering Biomaterials Polymer Chemistry

Yong Woo An

Assistant Professor of Health and Human Sciences · Loyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Concussions Brain Function Sensorimotor/Neurocognitive Interventions in Peripheral Joint Injuries

John David Dionisio

Chair and Professor of Computer Science · Loyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Computer Science Interaction Design Computer Graphics

Kayla Green

Professor · Texas Christian University

Chemistry, treatment of oxidative stress (neurodegeneration, Alzheimer's). History of Chemistry (gas, atomic bomb).

Synthetic Inorganic STEM Outreach Cataracts and Macular Degeneration Alzheimer's Disease Oxidative Stress

Aprinda Indahlastari

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Aprinda Indahlastari focuses on achieving precision medicine by improving existing medical devices/intervention methods.

Cognitive Aging tDCS Computational Neuroscience Finitie Element Methods Neuromodulation

Lakiesha Williams

Professor · University of Florida

Lakiesha Williams studies mechanistic changes in traumatic brain injuries, mechanics of soft tissues, and soft tissue characterization.

Neurological Degeneration Traumatic Brain Injury

Joseph Carrabis

CRO & Founder · NextStage Evolution

"Kick-ass presentation" "Robin Williams as a professor" "Get there early and get a seat up front" "Very actionable & plenty of take-homes"

Neuro Social Brain-Based Marketing

Glenn Knox

Clinical Associate Professor · University of Florida

Dr. Knox is a double board-certified ear surgeon and trained expert witness with over 40 years of experience treating ear related disorders

Brain Injury mTBI Ear Infections Hearing Loss Ear Injury

Richard Cash

President · nRich Educational Consulting

Engaging, Exciting and Educating Speaker on 21st Century Skills: He will change the way you think and learn!

Creativity Differentiated Instruction Brain Compatible Learning 21st Century Skills Gifted Education

Tracey Covassin

Professor of Kinesiology · Michigan State University

Tracey Covassin is an expert in the effects of concussions and the epidemiology of sports injuries.

Concussions Athletics Injuries

Juan Claudio Nino

Professor · University of Florida

Juan Claudio Nino focuses on the development & engineering of advanced functional materials for sustainable energy & applied AI methods.

Synthetic Brains Energy Storage Neuromorphic Hardware Applied AI Energy Materials

Gregg Fields, Ph.D.

Executive Director · Florida Atlantic University

Gregg Fields uses chemistry to answer biological questions, many of which assist in the diagnosis and treatment of major diseases.

Extracellular Matrix Biochemistry Matrix Metalloproteinase Collagen Drug Discovery Protein Biochemistry

Michael Okun

Professor · University of Florida

Dr. Michael Okun's research explores nonmotor basal ganglia brain features and various aspects of deep brain stimulation and neuromodulation

Tremor Dystonia Neuromodulation Lewy Body Disease Parkinson's Disease

Terrence Carolan, MSPT, MBA

Managing Director of Medical Rehabilitation and Aging Services · CARF International

Terrence Carolan has more than 20 years of experience as a provider, educator, and administrator in the medical rehabilitation field.

Concussion Rehabilitation Elder mobility needs Care for Older Adults Aging with a disability Evidence-based practice initiative

Jonathan M. Metzl

Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor of Sociology and Medicine, Health, and Society · Vanderbilt University

World-renowned expert on gun violence and mental illness, white identity politics and race and health.

Mass shootings Mental Health Guns in America Guns and Mental Illness Race, Gender and Social Justice in Healthcare

Bridget Ryan, MSN, RN, CCRN

Nurse Manager of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit · ChristianaCare

Bridget Ryan is the nurse manager of ChristianaCare’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Nursing

Darragh Devine

Professor/Director · University of Florida

Darragh Devine investigates the neurobiological basis of pathological behaviors that are co-morbid in autism.

Neurobiology Neurobiology of Self Injury Neuroscience and the Brain Mental Health Psychology