Linda Honold, Ph.D.
Public Trustee · Fielding Graduate University
Dr. Honold has over 25 years experience developing systems, networks, and organizations for higher impact
Nonprofit Leadership Politics Corporate Development System Development Organizational Change
Kate Detwiler, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Anthropology · Florida Atlantic University
Kate Detwiler's research focus is on the evolution and conservation of African forest monkeys.
Anthropology Conservation of African Monkeys Molecular Primatology Primate Hybridization Primate Speciation
Dr. Sima Salahshor
Adjunct Professor · University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine
Health Innovation Advisory and Program Design & Management
Oncology and Cancer Research Psychedelic Medicine Medical Genetics Business Development & Partnerships Program Implementation
Faisal Shaikh, Ph.D.
Professor, Program Director · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Faisal Shaikh's areas of expertise include chemical engineering, biotechnology and microfluidics (lab on a chip).
Reaction Engineering Materials Science Biomolecular Engineering Chemical Engineering Characterization
Brett Sansbury, Ph.D
Principal Investigator and Leader of the Discovery Research Group · ChristianaCare
Brett Sansbury, Ph.D., is a Principal Investigator and Leader of the Discovery Research Group at the Gene Editing Institute.
Gene Editing Molecular Genetics CRISPR-Cas Systems Human Gene Editing DNA Damage Repair
Frank M. LaFerla
Chancellor’s Professor and Dean · UC Irvine
Frank M. LaFerla,Ph.D.,is the dean of the UCI School of Biological Sciences.His research focuses on the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Learning and Memory Alzheimer's Disease Molecular Biology Neurodegenerative disorders
Connie Mulligan
Professor · University of Florida
Connie Mulligan is interested in understanding patterns of human genetic variation with implications for human health and evolution.
Syrian Refugees Impact of Stress Complex Phenotypes Influence of Genetics on Response to Trauma and Stress Epigenetic Analysis
Jacob Elmer, PhD
Dicciani Endowed Professor of Chemical Engineering | College of Engineering · Villanova University
Jacob Elmer, PhD, is an expert in genetic engineering, GMOs, and gene therapy
CAR-T Cell Therapy CRISPR-Cas9 Hemoglobin Immunotherapy GMOs
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
Jonathan S. Dordick
Institute Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Biological Sciences · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Applies biological principles to advance bioengineering and biomanufacturing, stem cell engineering, and drug discovery
Drug Discovery Biomanufacturing Biochemical Engineering Biochemistry Chemistry
Barry Elkind
Manager, Technology & Venture Development (Head, Molecular Diagnostics) · MaRS Innovation
Commercializing life science technologies in the areas of molecular diagnostics, medical devices and therapeutics
Molecular Cell Biology Molecular Diagnostics Life Sciences Commercialization Project and Program Management
Eric Kmiec, Ph.D
Executive Director and Chief Scientific Officer, The Gene Editing Institute · ChristianaCare
Dr. Kmiec, a pioneer in the field, has achieved several ground-breaking firsts in CRISPR gene editing.
Gene Editing Biomedical Research Molecular Medicine
Eva Buckner
Assistant Professor/State Extension Specialist · University of Florida
Eva Buckner researches mosquitoes and mosquito control efforts.
Mosquito Control Programs Mosquito-Borne Viruses Human Health Mosquitos Pesticides
Omowunmi "Wunmi" Sadik
Distinguished Professor · New Jersey Institute of Technology
Omowunmi Sadik applies her knowledge of surface chemistry, chemical and biological sensors in healthcare, food safety and the environment.
Nanostructured Conducting Polymers Chemical and Biological Sensors Surface Chemistry Electrochemistry Biosensors
Hadis Morkoç, Ph.D.
Virginia Microelectronics Consortium Chair, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Physics, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Morkoç researches nitride semiconductor heterostructures and devices
Group III-V Semiconductors Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) Nitride Semiconductor Heterostructures
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
Michael Thomashow
University Distinguished Professor · Michigan State University
Is an expert on the regulation of abiotic & biotic stress tolerance pathways in plants with an emphasis on plant freezing tolerance
Biochemistry Soil and Microbial Sciences Plant Biology Molecular Biology Plants
Dr. Kendra Harris
Chair, Radiation Oncology · Tulane University
Dr. Kendra Harris is a COVID-19 expert in service/donation, radiation oncology and radiobiology.
COVID-10 (Coronavirus) Health Care Radiation Oncology Radiobiology Patient Safety
Stephen S. Fong, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Bioengineer who modifies micro-organisms to produce chemicals (e.g. from beer to fuel).
Systems Biology Synthetic Biology Evolutionary Biology Metabolic Engineering Molecular engineering
Janine D. Liburd, PhD CAPM
Research and Commercialization Manager · VieLight
Dr. Liburd supports clinical and preclinical studies with proven success leading projects and establishing key collaborations.
Alzheimer's Disease Global Health Medical Devices Diagnostics Commercialization