Kirk Garratt, M.D., MSc
Medical Director of Center for Heart & Vascular Health and John H. Ammon Chair of Cardiology · ChristianaCare
Dr. Garratt oversees one of the nation's busiest heart programs, renown for its exceptional speed in heart attack response times.
Cardiology Cardiovascular Disease Heart Health
Jeff Karp
Professor · Brigham and Women's Hospital - Harvard Medical School
Dr. Jeff Karp is a leading researcher in the fields of drug delivery, medical devices, stem cell therapeutics, and tissue adhesives.
Biomaterials Stem Cell Therapeutics Drug Delivery Medical Devices Biomedical Engineering
Deborah Chyun, Ph.D.
Professor and Dean Emeritus · University of Connecticut
Professor Chyun is an expert in the field of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Diabetes Cardiovascular Disease Nursing
Diane Finegood
Professor · Simon Fraser University
Expert in systems thinking & cross sector partnerships as approaches to solving complex problems including obesity and chronic disease
Health Research Research Ecosystem Public Private Partnerships Complex Systems Chronic Disease Prevention
My (Myla) Bui, Ph.D.
Professor of Marketing, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University
Neuroplasticity Social Marketing Public Policies Promoting Consumer Wellness Nutritional Labeling Healthcare Management & Innovation
Janice Kiecolt-Glaser
Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology, Director of the Institute for Behavioral Medicine Research | College of Medicine · The Ohio State University
Medical expert focused on the impacts of stress on metabolic response.
Psychoneuroimmunology Behavioral immunology Close relationships, inflammation, and health Stress and inflammation in cancer survivors Behavioral influences on metabolism following high-fat meals
Jayanta Gupta, M.D., Ph.D.
Expert in epidemiology · Florida Gulf Coast University
Jayanta Gupta explores the genetic and environmental risk factors behind chronic health conditions, including allergic and kidney diseases.
Molecular Epidemiology Allergic Diseases Atopic Dermatitis Asthma Chronic Kidney Disease
Douglas J. Casa, Ph.D.
CEO-Korey Stringer Institute, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor, Department of Kinesiology · University of Connecticut
Focused on prevention of sudden death in sport, exertional heat stroke, wearable technologies, hydration, and performance in the heat
Elite Atheletes Hydration/Dehydration Fluid-Electrolyte Balance Exertional Heat Illnesses Wearable Technologies
Elaine Power
Associate Professor · School of Kinesiology & Health Studies, Queen's University
Teaches social determinants of health. Researches food insecurity. Advocates for basic income. Dreams of the day when food banks can close.
food insecurity food banks feeding the family family food practices Social Determinants of Health
George Kuchel, M.D., F.R.C.P.
Professor of Medicine, Travelers Chair in Geriatrics and Gerontology · University of Connecticut
Improving health and independence in older adults through multidisciplinary team science
Mobility and Frailty Voiding Issues and Urinary Incontinence Geroscience Geriatric Medicine Aging
Paul Gordon, Ph.D.
Professor of Health, Human Performance and Recreation · Baylor University
Expert on physical activity, and lifestyle-based research related to obesity and its co-morbidities across the lifespan
Health Human Performance Recreation Physical Activity & Health Obesity
Sharon Collison
Clinical Instructor, Health Behavior and Nutrition Science · University of Delaware
Sharon Collison provides medical nutrition therapy (MNT) in University of Delware's Nutrition Clinic.
Weight/Health at Every Size Weight Management Sports Nutrition Healthy Aging Eating Disorders
Jennifer Dungan
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Jennifer Dungan’s expertise is on the use of direct-to-consumer genetic testing platforms for experiential learning in the classroom.
Women’s Heart Disease Cardiovascular Disease Genetics
Maxellende Ezin
Assistant Professor of Biology · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Biomedical Technology Congenital Heart Disease Developmental Biology Biomedical Research
Michael Roizen, MD
Chief Wellness Officer; Chair, Wellness Institute · Cleveland Clinic
Reveals how to stay fit, the right way to diet, and how to control your genes, choose the right supplements and keep the brain healthy
The Cleveland Clinic Experience in Bending the Cost Curve: How Social Media Has Buttressed Other Technologies Changing Health Caregiver Stress Top 12 Things You Can Do for Your Health Economics of Prevention
Bernadette Boden-Albala
Director of Program in Public Health and Founding Dean of proposed School of Population Health · UC Irvine
Bernadette Boden-Albala, Dr.P.H., is a renowned researcher & administrator who researches community-based stroke & heart disease prevention.
Stroke and heart disease prevention Public Health Infectious Diseases COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Neil Wimmer, M.D., MS
Cardiologist · ChristianaCare
Dr. Neil Wimmer is a cardiologist at ChristianaCare who specializes in minimally-invasive care for structural heart disease.
Minimally-Invasive Care for Structural Heart Disease Transcutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Structural Heart Disease Cardiology Interventional Cardiology Cardiology
Randy Nelson
Professor and Chair | Department of Neuroscience · The Ohio State University
Expert in biological rhythms, sleep, neuroinflammation and behavioral endocrinology.
Behavioral endocrinology Neuroinflammation Sleep Biological rhythms Nighttime light exposure
April Callahan, RDN, LDN
Registered Dietitian · ChristianaCare
April Callahan is a licensed registered dietitian at ChristianaCare.
Food and Nutrition
Kelly Ylitalo, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Public Health · Baylor University
An expert in Physical Functioning, Obesity and Diabetes, Survey Methodology, and Physical Activity.
Physical Activity Obesity and Diabetes Physical Functioning Survey Methodology