Melina Kibbe
Colin G. Thomas, Jr., MD Distinguished Professor · UNC-Chapel Hill
Dr. Kibbe’s expertise is in open and endovascular surgery and in novel therapies to treat cardiovascular disease
Mentorship and Career Development Gender Inclusion Sex Bias Biomedical Engineering Nanotechnology
Angela Crawley
Scientist, Chronic Disease Program · Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Chronic Disease Program
Angela Crawley's lab studies the immunopathogenesis of HIV and hepatitis C (HCV) infection.
Biomedical Research Immunology Chronic Disease T-cell biology Hepatitis C Virus Infection (Hcv)
Paul Yielder, PhD
Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences · University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Internationally renowned neuroscientist rethinks cognitive and sensory impairment to reduce pain and fatigue
Anatomical Modelling Computed Tomography MRI/fMRI Musculoskeletal MRI Neuroanatomy
Carolyn Thomas
Speaker, Blogger · Heart Sisters
Carolyn Thomas is an expert on women, heart disease, and the patient experience.
Women's Health Public Speaking Media Relations Patient Advocacy Patient Safety
Yong (Tiger) Zhang, PhD
Assistant Professor of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences · USC School of Pharmacy
Yong (Tiger) Zhang is an expert in chemical biology, drug design and discovery, protein engineering, and immunotherapy.
Nanomedicine Protein Biosynthesis Immunotherapy Drug Design and Discovery Chemical Biology
Dana P. Goldman, PhD
Leonard D. Schaeffer Director's Chair, USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics & Distinguished Professor of Public Policy, Pharmacy and Economics · USC School of Pharmacy
Dana Goldman is an expert in health care reform, managed care and drug costs.
health technology assessment Drug pricing Health Care Reform Health Policy and Economics Managed Care
Lizheng Shi
Endowed Regents Professor and vice chair of health policy and management · Tulane University
Lizheng Shi is an expert in health technology assessment, economics and policy, and for COVID-19.
Coronavirus Health Policy health technology assessment Health Economics COVID-19
Dr. Suneil Kalia
Neurosurgeon · University Health Network
Dr. Suneil Kalia's clinical focus is on the surgical management of movement disorders, particularly Parkinson’s disease.
Neuroscience Neurosurgery Molecular Biology Clinical Research Medical Research
Dr. Shaf Keshavjee
Surgeon in Chief · University Health Network
A gifted surgeon with decades experience at the forefront of innovative research into lung transplantation
Lung Transplantation Clinical Research Medical Research Molecular Diagnostics Gene Therapy
Justine Jackson
Executive VP & CFO · University Health Network
Leading UHN's cutting edge research and training the next generation of health professionals
Medical Research Healthcare Administration Healthcare Integration Strategic Planning Healthcare Finance
Ravi Retnakaran
Associate Member · Diabetes Canada
Focusing on the pathophysiology and treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes Cardiovascular Disease Insulin Therapy Medical Research Diabetes and Metabolism
Dr. Ted van Essen
Chair of the Dutch Influenza Foundation · Dutch Influenza Foundation
Dr. van Essen has co-authored over 60 articles in peer-reviewed journals, mainly on the subject of prevention.
Vaccination Medical Research Influenza Disease Prevention and Control Science Communication
Judith Cone, M.S.
Vice Chancellor for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development, UNC-Chapel Hill · UNC-Chapel Hill
Putting important ideas to use for the public good
Entrepeneurship Innovation & Economic Development Management & Leadership Humanitarian Affairs Commercialization
Carl Castro
Professor · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Current research efforts include assessing the effects of combat and operations tempo (OPTEMPO) on soldier, family and unit readiness.
Veterans Affairs Veterans and Military Families Military Transition Back to Civilian Life Military Affairs Psychological Health
Dr. Jane Barratt
Secretary General · International Federation on Ageing
As Secretary General of the IFA Dr Barratt is an internationaly respected speaker on age related issues across the globe.
Fostering Healthy Ageing Healthy Ageing Public Policy and Advocacy Population Ageing Women's Rights
Scientia Prof. Perminder Sachdev
Co-Director of the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) · UNSW Sydney
Neuropsychiatry expert revolutionizing our understanding of the ageing brain, apropos of lifestyle choices
Cognitive Reserve Psychiatry (incl. Psychotherapy) Geriatrics and Gerontology Neurosciences Neurogenetics
Dr. Vivek Nangia
Director, Pulmonology, Medical Critical Care and Sleep Disorders · Fortis Flt Lt Rajan Dhall Hospital
Dr Nangia is an Interventional Pulmonologist and Infectious Disease Specialist with training in Sleep and Critical Care Medicine.
Coronavirus Adult Vaccination Pulmonology Sleep Medicine Interventional Bronchoscopies
Gary Firestein
Director, Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute · UC San Diego
Dr. Gary Firestein's research interests focuses on the pathogenesis and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Biomarkers Metalloproteinase and Cytokine Gene Regulation Epigenetics Rheumatic Diseases Rheumatoid Arthritis
Garrett Strosser
Associate Professor of Psychology / Chair of Psychology Department · Southern Utah University
Specializing in empirical social psychology research, stigma against mentally ill, and dark triad traits
Cognitive Psychology Culture and Cognition Dark Triad Traits Ethics Forensic Psychology
Claire de Oliveira, PhD
Expert Lead, Cancer Economics · Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Claire de Oliveira's main areas of research include measurement of the economic burden and the assessment of value for money in cancer care
Health Economics Cancer Health Services Research Policy Mental Health