Lusine Yaghjyan
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Lusine Yaghjyan's research focuses on the epidemiology of breast cancer.
Epidemiology Benign Breast Disease Molecular Breast Cancer Epidemiology Breast Cancer Enviornmental Contributors to Breast Cancer Etiology
April Kloxin
Professor, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering · University of Delaware
Prof. Kloxin's research group seeks to design responsive materials for tissue regeneration.
Stimuli-Responsive Materials Biomaterials 3D Cell Culture Tissue Engineering Drug Delivery
Lisa Holle, Pharm.D., BCOP, FHOPA
Associate Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice · University of Connecticut
Dr. Holle’s clinical research focuses on medical marijuana, oral cancer therapy management, and impact of clinical pharmacy services
MyDispense Medical Marijuana Pain Cancer Cancer Therapeutics
Michael Gaeta
President · Gaeta Communications
Visionary clinician and inspiring speaker in the fields of healing, wellness and nutrition
Wellness & Healing Nutrition: Diet and Supplementation Preventative Medicine Whole Food Nutrition Business
Dawn Johnson Leonard, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Chief, Division of Breast Surgery · ChristianaCare
Dr. Dawn Leonard specializes in breast surgery at ChristianaCare.
Breast Surgical Oncology General Surgery Breast Cancer
Young-Rock Hong
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Young-Rock Hong is a health services researcher and medical sociologist.
Scoial Determinants of Health Palliative Care Value-based care Cancer Screening Preventive Care Services
Eric Simanek
Robert A. Welch Chair of Chemistry · Texas Christian University
Dr. Simanek’s interests include whiskey, science education and basic scientific research aimed at the design of new medicines.
Medicinal Chemistry Whiskey Intellectual Property & Patent Management Expert Witness Interdisciplinary Education
Bijan Zakeri
Global Technical Marketing Manager · BASF
Bijan Zakeri is a pharmaceutical industry professional with a strong business acumen, scientific expertise and technical marketing.
Drug Discovery Pharmaceutical Industry Biochemistry Protein Chemistry Biotechnology
Jeff Karp
Professor · Brigham and Women's Hospital - Harvard Medical School
Dr. Jeff Karp is a leading researcher in the fields of drug delivery, medical devices, stem cell therapeutics, and tissue adhesives.
Biomaterials Stem Cell Therapeutics Drug Delivery Medical Devices Biomedical Engineering
Brent Reynolds
Professor · University of Florida
Brent Reynolds has been working with regenerative medicine for more than 30 years, with a focus on neural and cancer stem cells.
Cell Replacement Strategies Neural Stem Cells Cancer Stem Cells Cannabinoids Traditional Chinese Medicine
Nicole Duffy, Ph.D, MA
Psychologist · ChristianaCare
Nicole Duffy is a health psychologist at ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute.
Counseling Psychology Meaning Centered Psychotherapy Posttraumatic Stress Head/Neck Cancer
Thomas Stringer
M.D./Associate Chairman · University of Florida
Dr. Thomas Stringer is passionate about sharing his knowledge with residents studying urology.
Fusion Biopsy Prostate Cancer Screening General Urology Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Jack Whelan
Research Advocate - Event Speaker · Jack-Whelan.com
Inspire audience: see Clinical Trials as safe & effective treatment option vs conventional chemo as we travel road to Personalized Medicine
Clinical Trials Personalized Medicine Genomics Based Therapy Novel Molecular Targeting Agents to Treat Rare Incurable Cancer
Paola Marignani PhD, MBA
Professor · Dalhousie University, Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Paola Marignani is a scientist dedicated to developing personalized precision medicine that will improve human health.
Breast Cancer Research Lung cancer Research Gene Editing CRISPR-Cas9 Transgenic mouse models of cancer
Santanu Datta
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Santanu Datta's current research is focused in the areas of lung cancer screening, smoking cessation and adolescent vaping.
shared decision making for lung cancer screening Smoking Cessation Interventions Health Economics Vaping tax policy
Bonnie Brayton
National Executive Director · DisAbled Women's Network (DAWN) Canada
Ms. Brayton is a strong leader in both the feminist and disability movements
Public Speaking Fundraising Event Planning Civil Rights Education
Mary Ann Cantrell, PhD, RN
Professor; PhD Program Director | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing · Villanova University
Mary Ann Cantrell, PhD, RN, CNE, FAAN researches pediatric oncology nursing
Cancer Survivorship Debriefing in Clinical Simulations Childhood Cancer Survivorship Pediatric Oncology Nursing Pediatric Cancer
John Ligon
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Dr. John Ligon is a translational researcher committed to advancing novel cellular therapies and immunotherapies.
Cancer Cancer Immunotherapy Clinical Trials Developmental Therapeutics Oncology
Jim Roddy
Keynote Speaker & Author · Jim Roddy CBA (Coach & Business Advisor)
Author of "Hire Like You Just Beat Cancer" and "The Walk-On Method to Career & Business Success"
Team Building Business Culture Hiring Best Practices Job Interviews
Bruce Compas
Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Psychology and Human Development, Professor of Pediatrics, Co-Director of Clinical Psychology Training, and Director of Psychology at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center · Vanderbilt University
An expert on how stress affects the physical and mental health of children and families, and the power of coping and preventative measures.
Neurocognitive Deficits Depression Stress Coping and Resilience Huntington Disease Childhood Cancer Survivorship