Elisabeth Barton

Professor/Associate Dean · University of Florida

Elisabeth Barton is a molecular physiologist with a primary interest in skeletal muscle repair.

Muscular Dystrophy Skeletal Muscle Repair Mechanical Signal Transduction Optimization of IGF-I for Muscle Therapeutics Viral Gene Therapy

Rachael Seidler

Professor · University of Florida

Rachael Seidler researches the neural control of movement in health and disease, with a specific focus on motor learning.

Spaceflight Human Research Neuroplasticity Neuroscience and the Brain Cognitive Ageing Parkinson's

Todd Shoepe

Chair and Professor of Health and Human Sciences · Loyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Physiology Public Speaking Exercise Physiology Learning Technology Health and Human Performance

David Creswell

Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

David Creswell’s research focuses broadly on understanding what makes people resilient under stress.

Social Psychology Health Neuroscience Neuroscience Health Psychology Psychoneuroimmunology

Rachel Fu

Chair, Professor · University of Florida

Rachel Fu can provide expertise on issues and trends related to tourism, from the emergence of space tourism to COVID-19 impacts on travel.

COVID-19 and travel AI in tourism space tourism Climate Change in Tourism Hospitality and Tourism Analytics

David Vaillancourt

Professor/Chair · University of Florida

David Vaillancourt’s studies how the brain regulates voluntary and involuntary movement with a specific focus on motor disorders.

Structural and Functional Imaging in Rodents and Humans Rehabilitative, Surgical and Pharmacological Interventions for Motor Disorders Cortical Oscillations that Underlie Voluntary and Involuntary Movement Neuroscience and the Brain Progression Markers of Parkinson’s Disease

Yong Jae Ko

Professor · University of Florida

Yong Jae Ko specializes in sports marketing and sports consumer research.

Sport Consumer Behavior Sports Marketing

Stephen Coombes

Associate Professor · University of Florida

Stephen Coombes researches how humans move and how humans experience pain.

Virtual Reality Rehabilitation Pain Neuroscience and the Brain Brain Imaging Brain Rehabilitation

Jin-Won Kim

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Jin-Won Kim’s research focuses on the role of recreation, parks and tourism in the creation of active, healthy and sustainable communities.

Water-Based Recreation and Tourism Public Health and Quality of Life Environmental Justice Applications of Geospatial Technologies in Recreation Park and Tourism

Yao-Chin Wang

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Yao-Chin Wang researches the experience of AI and technology in tourism, hospitality and events, and workplace mindfulness.

Hospitality Branding Mindfulness Event Industry Hospitality Industry Tourism Industry

George Cunningham

Endowed Professor/Chair · University of Florida

George Cunningham's research focuses on diversity and inclusion in sport.

Diversity in Physical Activities Gender Inclusion Diversity LGBTQ+

Oscar (Hengxuan) Chi

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Oscar (Hengxuan) Chi studies the impact of technology, especially AI, on the delivery of services in hospitality and tourism.

Well-being and Sustainability AI in event services AI in hospitality Artificial Intelligence AI in tourism

Kyriaki Kaplanidou

Professor · University of Florida

Kyriaki Kaplanidou's research explores the impacts and legacies of sport events on communities.

Olympic Games Sport Consumer Perceptions About Event Experiences Impacts and Legacies of Sport Events on Community Development Sport Event Tourism

Joseph Telfair

Professor and Associate Dean for Public Health Practice and Research · Georgia Southern University

Joseph Telfair is an expert in public health and social justice

Building, Assessing and Utilizing Practice-based evidence Community-Based Research Public Health Evaluation-Based Research Social and Economic Determinants of Wellness and Health Inequities

Christine Saulnier

Nova Scotia Director · Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives

Christine Saulnier serves as the Nova Scotia director for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.

Research Women and Politics Canadian Public Policy Social Policy Antipoverty