Omar A. Khan, M.D., MHS, FAAFP
Enterprise Chief Scientific Officer · ChristianaCare
Dr. Omar Khan is the enterprise chief scientific officer and vice president of research administration and scientific affairs.
Global Health Medical Education Public Health Medical Writing Healthcare Leadership
Saad Bhamla
Assistant Professor, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
The Bhamla Lab explores fundamental and applied research questions through the development of new experimental tools and techniques.
Materials and Nanotechnology Biotechnology Organismic Physics Global Health Complex Systems
Tara L. Sabo-Attwood
Associate Dean/Professor/Chair · University of Florida
Tara L. Sabo-Attwood's recent work has centered on understanding the connection between nature and wellness.
Green Space and Wellness Aquatic Toxicology Nanomaterials Global Health Environmental Toxicology
Crystal Riley Koenig
Lecturer of Master of Interdisciplinary Studies and Assistant Professor of Anthropology · Southern Utah University
Assistant Professor of Anthropology, History, & Sociology; Specializing in biological anthropology and primatology
Forensic Anthropology Wildlife Ecology Behavioral Ecology Wildlife Documentaries Biological Anthropology
Dr. Shariq Khoja
Founder & CEO · Tech4Life Enterprises
An innovator, researcher, and planner in global health for over 15 years.
Global Health Public Health Ehealth Epidemiology Program Evaluation
Dr. William E. Reichman
President and CEO · Baycrest
Overseeing one of the leading academic healthcare organizations specializing in complex specialized geriatric care and brain research.
Nutrition and the Aging Brain Mental Health and Aging Strategies for Remembering The Interactive Impact of Fitness and Brain Health Maintaining Autonomy: the Brain Fitness Movement
John Lednicky
Research Professor · University of Florida
John Lednicky focuses on microbiology and molecular biology, various bacteria, fungi and viruses, including influenza and coronaviruses.
Airborne Transmission Zoonotic Diseases West Nile Virus Infectious Disease Airborne Disease
Ruth McDermott-Levy, PhD
Professor; Co-Director, Mid-Atlantic Center for Children's Health and the Environment | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing · Villanova University
Dr. McDermott-Levy, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN is an expert in environmental health, global health, and public health nursing
Children's Environmental Health Health Disparities Environmental Health/Health impacts of UOGD Global Health Epidemiology
Mark Diana
Associate Professor & Chair · Tulane University
Mark Diana is a healthcare policy expert. His research has focused on the organizational impact of health information systems.
Healthcare Reform healthcare policy Affordable Care Act Obamacare Health Insurance
Robert Walker
Professor · University of Florida
Robert Walker is a human geographer with training in statistics and economics who studies land cover change processes.
Land Change The Amazon Latin American Studies Land Use Change Modeling Geospatial Analysis and Techniques
Tomeka Robinson
Professor of Rhetoric & Public Advocacy · Hofstra University
Dr. Robinson is an expert on effective public debate as well as health communication. She directs Hofstra's award-winning forensics team.
Public/Social Advocacy Rhetoric Health Communications Argumentation and Debate Intercultural Communication
Karen Clay
Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Karen Clay’s research examines the growth of the U.S. economy, including energy issues, air pollution, and the impact of climate change.
Energy Economics Public Policy Business and Economics Energy Environmental Economics
Patrick Baron
Assistant Professor · Western Carolina University
Patrick Baron's work focuses on social and environmental determinants of health and disparity.
Social Determinants of Health Mixed-Methods Research and Study Design Environmental Health Sciences Epidemiology Community Health Disparities
Matt Hitchings
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Matt Hitchings researches the effectiveness of interventions against infectious disease, including COVID-19, influenza and dengue virus.
COVID-19 Infectious Disease Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Mo Wang
Professor/Chair/Associate Dean · University of Florida
Mo Wang studies retirement and the employment of older workers and occupational health psychology.
Successful Aging in the Workplace Occupational Health Psychology Team Processes Management Retirement
Dr. Marty Makary
Physician, Researcher, Author, Medical Commentator · Johns Hopkins School of Medicine & Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health
This won't hurt a bit! In fact, your audience will say "Ahh" when a Johns Hopkins School of Medicine physician and author is at the podium
Minimally-Invasive Surgery Health Services Research Cancer Therapy Health Policy Access to Healthcare
Sarah Young
Principal Librarian · Carnegie Mellon University
Sarah Young is a social sciences librarian, providing teaching and research support.
Information Systems Social & Decision Sciences Statistics Reference Public Policy
Thomas Pogge
Director, Global Justice Program ; Leitner Professor of Philosophy and International Affairs · Yale University
Examining solutions to issues of global inequality and justice in health care are long-standing concerns for this Yale professor & author
Justice in Health Care Social and Political Philosophy Ethics and Moral Philosophy Globalization and Inequality
Jeff Levin, Ph.D.
University Professor of Epidemiology and Population Health · Baylor University
Dr. Levin’s current research and writing are focused on the historical and contemporary intersections of faith and medicine.
Coronavirus Social and Epidemiologic Research on Judaism and Population health Theories of Healing and the Work of Healers Role of Faith-Based Initiatives in Public Health and Healthcare Policy Religion and Health
Jieun Shin
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Jieun Shin teaches and researches social media dynamics with a focus on the spread of misinformation and fact-checking.
Social Media International Journalism Disinformation Audience Analytics Misinformation