Toba Bryant, PhD
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences · University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Social scientist urges improved employment and housing policies to enhance health and social well-being
Social Determinants of Health Health and Social Policy Change Women's Health Income Housing
Nick Wattie, PhD
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences · University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Breaking down psychosocial and environmental barriers to athlete development and high-performance sport
Sport Psychology Athlete Development Relative Age Effects Birthplace Effects Epidemiology
Prof. Kaarin Anstey
Professor, School of Psychology · Australian National University
Psychology and neuroscience expert exploring the epidemiology of cognition and dementia
Fostering Healthy Ageing Older Drivers Public Health and Health Services Neurosciences Psychology
Erin Ayala, Ph.D.
Core Faculty, Doctor of Psychology · Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Expertise: Women’s Health and Sports Psychology.
Professional Development of Students and Early Career Professionals Sport Psychology Prevention and Health Promotion Multiculturalism and Diversity
Dr. Sandra Hirst
Director · International Federation on Ageing
A career spent building capacity in the field of gerontological nursing and improving benchmarks in support of professional nursing practice
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.
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 Judaism and Population Health
Dra. Ida Berenice Molina Aguilera
Head of Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) · Honduras
Dr. Ida Berenice Molina Aguilera is the Head of Honduras’ Extended Program for Immunization (EPI) program.
Ronald Manderscheid
Adjunct Professor · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Ron Manderscheid serves as executive director of the National Association of County Behavioral Health and Developmental Disability Directors
Tracy Citeroni
Associate Professor of Sociology · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Citeroni's concern for social justice informs her research and teaching.
Community & International Development Sociology Public Sociology Social Advocacy Feminism & Gender Studies
Valerie Duffy, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Allied Health Sciences · University of Connecticut
Professor focused on how variation in taste affects food flavor and food preference, translated to healthier eating to reduce obesity risk.
Community-based Interventions Flavor Smell Nutrition Food Preference
Cynthia Sanchez
Clinical Assistant Professor Dept. of Nursing at the School of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Women’s Health Working with underserved populations Health Equity Health Promotion Sexual Health
Kurt Ribisl, Ph.D.
Program Leader, Cancer Prevention and Control Program; Co-Director, Cancer Control Education Program; Professor, Health Behavior, Cancer Prevention and Control · UNC at Chapel Hill
Kurt Ribisl’s primary research interest is improving the reach of population-level efforts to reduce tobacco use, with emphasis on policy.
Tobacco Regulatory Science Public Health Community Outreach Global Health Qualitative Research
Dr. Mark Bayley
Physiatrist-in-Chief and Medical Program Director, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute · University Health Network
Identifying, measuring and standardizing the most effective approaches to neurological rehabilitation
Rehabilitation Clinical Research Public Health Health Promotion Patient Education
Daniel Holland, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Doctoral Faculty - Clinical Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Disability rights in transitioning parts of the world; health care policy; neuropsychology; rehabilitation psychology
Clinical Neuropsychology Biological Bases of Behavior Clinical Health Psychology Rehabilitation Psychology Disability Rights
Dr. Edward Leung
President · Hong Kong Association of Gerontology
Chief of Service of Department of Medicine and Geriatrics of United Christian Hospital
Long Term Care Stroke Care Health Promotion Geriatric Medicine Gerontology
Dr. Alexandre Kalache
President · International Longevity Centre-Brazil
Launched the WHO Active Ageing Policy Framework and the worldwide movement on Age-Friendly Cities among many other enduring initiatives
Public Health and Ageing Epidemiology of Ageing Ageing and Development Issues Ageing Advocacy Health Promotion
Dr. Jesús Felipe González Roldán
Director General of the National Center for Preventive Programs and Disease Control · Centro Nacional de Programas Preventivos y Control de Enfermedades (CENAPRECE)
Dr. Jesús Felipe Gónzalez Roldán serves as General Director at the National Center for Preventive Programs and Disease Control in Mexico.
Education for Health Public Policies Health Promotion Zoonoses Noncommunicable Diseases
Kate Murzin
Health Programs Specialist · Canadian Working Group on HIV and Rehabilitation
Kate's aims to build and nurture collaborative working relationships between the HIV, aging and/or chronic illness sectors.
Hiv / Aids Aging Chronic Illness Sectors Aging with HIV Health Promotion Program Planning
Milly Ryan-Harshman, PhD
Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences · University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Fostering a deep understanding of health literacy and ethics among next-generation practitioners
Health Promotion Ethics Bioethics and Social Justice End-Of-Life Care Teaching Strategies
Marina Krcmar
Professor of Communication · Wake Forest University
Krcmar is a leading expert on the effects of video games and television on children and adolescents.
Video Game Violence Effects of Video Game Violence on Children Video Game Violence Legislation Children and Television Baby Einstein