Subha Das
Associate Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Subha Das has helped developed conditions for click-chemistry for the rapid modification and functionalization of DNA and RNA.
Nanotechnology RNA Biochemistry Organic Synthesis Future of Science Nucleic Acids Chemistry
Carson Meredith
Professor, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Carson Meredith is an expert in researching the surfaces and interfaces of advanced materials.
Biotechnology Energy and Sustainability Materials and Nanotechnology
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
Laleh Golshahi, Ph.D.
Engineering Foundation Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Golshahi specializes in aerosol science and in vitro-in vivo correlations for respiratory support, diagnosis and inhalation therapy.
Aerosol Science and Medicine In Vitro and In Vivo Models Of Respiratory Deposition Health-Related Aerosols Exposure Control Targeted Respiratory Drug Delivery Aerosol filtration
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
Ketan Bulsara, M.D., M.B.A.
Chief of the Division of Neurosurgery at UConn Health · University of Connecticut
Dr. Ketan R. Bulsara is a world-renowned neurosurgeon with an unparalleled range of expertise in treating neurological disorders.
Brain Surgery Spine Surgery Brain Aneurysms Endovascular Surgery Ischemic Stroke
Lew Lim
Founder and CEO · VieLight
Dr. Lew Lim is the founder and CEO of VieLight
Light Therapy Medical Devices Phototherapy Start-Ups Corporate Planning
Barry Elkind
Manager, Technology & Venture Development (Head, Molecular Diagnostics) · MaRS Innovation
Commercializing life science technologies in the areas of molecular diagnostics, medical devices and therapeutics
Molecular Cell Biology Molecular Diagnostics Life Sciences Commercialization Project and Program Management
Erdem Topsakal, Ph.D.
Senior Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Enrollment Management, College of Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Erdem Topsakal received multiple degrees in electronics and communication engineering from Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul
Microwave Early Cancer Detection and Monitoring Microwave Hyperthermia and Ablation Wireless Medical Telemetry (Implantable and Body-centric) and E-Health Medical Applications of Microfluidics (Microfluidic Antennas and Sensors) Novel Microwave Antennas and Arrays
Sambeeta Das
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering · University of Delaware
Prof. Das’s research spans robotics, autonomous systems, physics, organic chemistry and materials engineering.
Biomechanical Engineering Clean Energy & Environment Materials Engineering Biomechanics Fluid Mechanics
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
Bijan Zakeri
Global Technical Marketing Manager · BASF
Bijan Zakeri is a pharmaceutical industry professional with a strong business acumen, scientific expertise and technical marketing.
Drug Discovery Pharmaceutical Industry Biochemistry Protein Chemistry Biotechnology
April Kloxin
Professor, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering · University of Delaware
Prof. Kloxin's research group seeks to design responsive materials for tissue regeneration.
Stimuli-Responsive Materials Biomaterials 3D Cell Culture Tissue Engineering Drug Delivery
Gavin Woodhall
Professor, Aston Pharmacy School · Aston University
Professor Woodhall researches electrophysiological studies on neurones of the entorhinal cortex (EC) and the hippocampus.
Neuronal Network Dynamics Schizophrenia Epilepsy Hippocampus
Paul Langridge, PhD
Assistant Professor · Augusta University
An acclaimed scientist specializing in morphogenesis, CRISPR, synthetic biology, signal transduction, and cell and molecular biology.
Molecular Mechanisms of Notch Activation Signal Transduction Endocytosis Synthetic Biology Cellular Biology
Jessika Rojas, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Rojas is a nuclear engineering expert specializing in nuclear materials, nanomaterials, and radiation processing.
Nuclear materials Radiation chemistry and radiation processing Radiation damage and radiation effects on nuclear materials Nanostructures for targeted radionuclide therapy and enhanced external radiotherapy Nanomaterials for nuclear engineering applications
John E. Speich, Ph.D.
Interim Chair and Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Engineering and program development expert with research focused on bladder biomechanics and robotics
Cooperative Education Engineering Education Mechanical Engineering Robotics Medical Devices
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
Mark Prausnitz
Professor, Director of Center for Drug Design, Development, and Delivery, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Mark Prausnitz and his colleagues carry out research on biophysical methods of drug delivery.
Biotechnology Materials and Nanotechnology Biophysical Methods of Drug Delivery Complex Systems
Stephen S. Fong, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Bioengineer who modifies micro-organisms to produce chemicals (e.g. from beer to fuel).
Systems Biology Synthetic Biology Evolutionary Biology Metabolic Engineering Molecular engineering