Christopher A. Lemmon, Ph.D.
Inez A Caudill Professor; Associate Chair, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S., Lehigh University | M.S., University of Wisconsin | Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University · VCU
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;
Ana Maria Porras
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Using her background in tissue engineering and infectious disease, Ana Porras creates models of disease to study human-microbe interactions.
Inclusion in STEM Science Art Tissue Engineering Heart Valve Disease Microbiology
Deepak Vashishth
Director, Center for Biotechnology & Interdisciplinary Studies & Professor, Biomedical Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Working to redefine the role of a top tier research university
Extracellular Matrix Science and Engineering Osteocalcin Glycation Tissue Engineering Bone
Rebecca L. Heise, Ph.D.
Inez A. Caudill Professor and Undergraduate Program Director, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S. Chemical Engineering, B.S. Biomedical and Health Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University | Ph.D. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Heise studies pulmonary mechanotransduction, including lung injury and pulmonary regenerative medicine
Lung injury Pulmonary regenerative medicine Mechanobiology Tissue Engineering Smooth muscle cell signaling
Cynthia Reinhart-King
Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Engineering; Professor of Biomedical Engineering; Director of Graduate Studies in Biomedical Engineering · Vanderbilt University
Biomedical engineering expert whose research focuses on reducing cancer metastasis and artery hardening.
Metastasis Cancer Cell-Based Movement Arthrosclerosis
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
Michael J. McClure, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | BE, Vanderbilt University | Ph.D, Virginia Commonwealth University · VCU College of Engineering
Understanding the role of extracellular matrix and mechanical forces to regulate skeletal muscle structure, function, and innervation.
Muscle aging Cell-matrix interactions Integrin-mediated signaling Myoblast fusion Regenerative rehabilitation in skeletal muscle trauma
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
Professor Ralph Tench
Director of Research · Leeds Beckett University
Ralph Tench's research focuses on two communications strands, for social impact and in organisational strategy, behaviour and performance.
Corporate Social Responsibility Public Relations Communications Health
Jennifer Puetzer, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S. Biomedical Engineering, NC State | Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering, Cornell University · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Puetzer focuses on musculoskeletal tissue engineering for meniscus, tendon, and ligament replacement and repair.
Extracellular matrix biology Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Collagen Fiber Development Biomechanics Musculoskeletal Mechanobiology
Kristen Mills
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Biomechanics of tumor growth, tumor cell-matrix interactions
Development of in vitro models Cell and tissue biomechanics Experimental mechanics of materials
Eric Jeng
Assistant Professor/M.D. · University of Florida
Dr. Eric Jeng is a cardiovascular surgeon with expertise in complex cardiovascular surgery.
Mechanical Circulatory Support Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Heart Transplantation Aortic Valve Disease Endovascular Aortic Repair
Giles Peek
Clinical Professor/M.D. · University of Florida
Dr. Giles Peek is a congenital heart surgeon and ECMOlogist with experience in neonates, children, and adults.
ECMO Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Abbas Shahmohammadi
Assistant Professor/M.D. · University of Florida
Dr. Abbas Shahmohammadi specializes in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine.
Advanced Lung Failure ARDS COVID-19 ECMO/ECLS Lung Transplantation
Ray A. Blackwell, M.D., M.J.
Chief of Cardiac Surgery · ChristianaCare
Ray Blackwell is Chief of Cardiac Surgery and is also the W. Samuel Carpenter, III, Distinguished Chair of Cardiovascular Surgery.
Adult Cardiac Surgery Surgical Resynchronization Therapy ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) Cardiac Surgery Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Priscilla Hwang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Duke University · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Hwang's research focuses on developing 3D microphysiological systems to investigate musculoskeletal pathologies and cancer progression.
tumor microenvironment intervertebral disc microphysiological systems cancer metastasis collective cell migration
Craig Conlee
Former B2B SaaS Co-Founder · Looking for Board positions
• 19yrs Enterprise Software • $100m Revenue • 2x Rookie of the Year • 5x Presidents Club • Top 5% Ranked • UC Berkeley 97 • SaaS •
SaaS Business Models B2B product led growth Advising Account Strategies
William A Higgins
Author, Editor, and Blogger
Veteran IT Professional and Author of the book "Confessions of a Virtual Employee"
Self-Publishing Telecoummuting Virtual Employee