Edie Dullaghan
Head, Target Validation · Centre for Drug Research and Development
Striving for excellence through mentoring people and by fostering creative/critical thinking,
Drug Development Infectious Disease Biology Molecular Genetics of Gene Expression Immunohistochemistry Antibiotic development
Michael J. McClure, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Investigating the role of extracellular matrix and integrin signaling in skeletal muscle development, regeneration, and trauma
Regenerative rehabilitation in skeletal muscle trauma Myoblast fusion Integrin-mediated signaling Cell-matrix interactions
James Johnson
Professor, LSI Diabetes Research Group · Diabetes Canada
Professor in Cellular & Physiological Sciences and Surgery and Diabetes Research Group Leader at the University of British Columbia
Cell Biology Diabetes Molecular Biology Biochemistry Cell Culture
Monica Embers
Assistant Professor, Division of Bateriology and Parasitology · Tulane University
Professor Embers specializes in Lyme disease.
Cell Culture Antibiotic Resistance Lyme Disease Research Lyme Disease Antibiotics
Dr. Jeremy Sivak
Scientist · University Health Network
Dr. Sivak is investigating the molecular pathways directing cellular responses to tissue damage and repair in the eye.
Molecular Biology Drug Discovery Cell Culture Drug Development Biochemistry
Bryan Roth, Ph.D., M.D.
Michael Hooker Distinguished Professor, Department of Pharmacology · UNC at Chapel Hill
Dr. Roth and his colleagues are engaged in drug discovery and synthetic biology research
Immunohistochemistry In Vitro Pharmacology Molecular Biology Cell Culture
Rachel Noble, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor, Institute of Marine Sciences · UNC-Chapel Hill
A main thread of Rachel Noble’s work is the application of novel molecular techniques for applied and basic science.
stormwater E. Coli Water Treatment Microbial Contaminants Viruses
Tony Hu
Weatherhead Presidential Chair in Biotechnology Innovation · Tulane University
Tony Hu is a pioneer in developing advanced diagnostics for personalized medicine and COVID-19 research.
Nanoengineering Biotechnology Innovation COVID-10 (Coronavirus) Biomaterials Biomedical Engineering
Gretchen Caughman
Provost · Augusta University
Dr. Gretchen Caughman is an established expert in the field of virology, and serves as Provost of Augusta University.
Graduate and Professional Education Strategic Planning Academic Affairs
Barbara D. Boyan, Ph.D.
Alice T. and William H. Goodwin, Jr. Dean, College of Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Dean 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
Paulo Verardi, Ph.D.
Associate Professor · University of Connecticut
Expert on vaccine development & viruses, notably Smallpox, Rinderpest, Zika, Rift Valley, Powassan, SFTSV, Heartland, & Bourbon.
Tick-borne Diseases Emerging Infectious Diseases Virology Powassan Zika
Thomas Wolever
Associate Editor · Diabetes Canada
Dr. Wolever’s research concerns the role of dietary carbohydrates in human nutrition and metabolism.
Diabetes Nutrition Cardiovascular Disease Insulin Resistance Obesity
Mary Anne Amalaradjou, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor · University of Connecticut
Mary Anne Amalaradjou is a microbiologist with laboratory work focused on food safety and gut health
Ethan Bier
Professor · UC San Diego
Ethan Bier's research uses fruit flies and other animals to better understand human diseases.
Protein Biosynthesis Developmental Patterning Cellular Biosciences Active Genetics Human Disease Mechanisms
Mark A. McHugh, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus, Chemical and Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor McHugh researches high-pressure fluid properties and phase equilibria
High-Pressure Fluid Properties and Phase Equilibria Polymer Solution Behavior at High Pressures Scattering Phenomena in Polymer Solutions at High Pressures Supercritical Fluid Solvent Technology
Imogen Coe
Dean, Faculty of Science · Ryerson University
Dr Imogen R. Coe is a scientist who is internationally recognized for her advocacy in promoting equity & diversity in science in Canada
Science Education Women in STEM Membrane Protein Cell Biology Membrane Protein Cell Biochemistry Clinical Research
Jennifer Puetzer, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Puetzer focuses on musculoskeletal tissue engineering for meniscus, tendon, and ligament replacement and repair.
Musculoskeletal Mechanobiology Biomechanics Collagen Fiber Development Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Extracellular matrix biology
Kevin Auton
Director · Aseptika Ltd
Product design, innovation, development, production, marketing and sales of technologies for health and wellness.
Dr. Valerie Wallace
Senior Scientist · University Health Network
A molecular biologist by training, Dr. Wallace is recognized for work on the role of Hedgehog signaling in neural progenitor proliferation.
Neuroscience Opthalmology Vision Research Developmental Biology Molecular Biology