Aryn Gittis
Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Aryn Gittis studies neural circuits in a multifunctional brain region that plays a role in the regulation of movement, learning, and reward.
Movement Disorders Optogenetics Neuroscience Electrophysiology Neural Circuits
Michael Okun
Professor · University of Florida
Dr. Michael Okun's research explores nonmotor basal ganglia brain features and various aspects of deep brain stimulation and neuromodulation
Tremor Dystonia Neuromodulation Lewy Body Disease Parkinson's Disease
Justin Martello, M.D.
Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Director · ChristianaCare
Dr. Martello, Delaware's only Parkinson's and movement disorders specialist, has established a comprehensive Parkinson's disease program.
Quality Improvement Parkinson's Disease Neurology Movement Disorders
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
Douglas Scharre
Professor of Clinical Neurology and Psychiatry | College of Medicine · The Ohio State University
Dr. Scharre specializes in cognitive disorders and dementias, including Alzheimer's disease
Neurology Neurobehavioral Manifestations Lewy Body Disease Dementia, Multi-Infarct Amnesia, Transient Global
Christopher Watts
Marilyn & Morgan Davies Dean, Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences; Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders · Texas Christian University
Christopher Watts researches laryngeal function in voice and swallowing, including voice, dysphagia, and neurological disorders.
Voice Disorders Parkinson's Neurological Disorders Laryngeal Function Dysphagia
Renee Miller
Professor, Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Instructional Track; Director, Undergraduate Neuroscience Program · University of Rochester
Miller examines sex differences in brains and behaviors. She is author of "Cognitive Bias in Fantasy Sports."
Fantasy Football Fantasy Sports and decision making Neuroscience Cognitive Bias Neurobiology
Malú Gámez Tansey
Professor/Co-Director · University of Florida
Malú Gámez Tansey researches how the immune system protects or predisposes us to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and frontotemporal dementia.
FTD Parkinson's Gut-brain Axis Neuroinflammation Neurodegeneration
Laurie Scott, OTR/L
Occupational Therapy Specialist · ChristianaCare
Laurie Scott, OTR/L is an Occupational Therapy Specialist at ChristianaCare.
Occupational Therapy Neurological Rehabilitation Parkinson's Disease Stroke Rehab Upper Extremity Amputation
Soania Mathur
Physician · Designing A Cure Inc
Inspiring and empowering people challenged with chronic disease to live fulfilling lives.
Young Onset Parkinson's Disease Optimism Chronic Illness Children Coping With Chronic Illness in the Family Living Well With Parkinson's
Michael Scullin, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience · Baylor University
Professor Scullin’s research investigates how sleep physiology impacts memory, education, health, and aging.
Neuroscience Sleep Physiology Cognitive Neuroscience Sleep Neuroscience and Cognition Psychology
Bob Cousins
Eminent Scholar/Director · University of Florida
Bob Cousins’ research focuses on understanding the nutritional significance of zinc and how it acts as a signaling molecule.
Food Science & Human Nutrition Micronutrients Vitamins Zinc
Ruogu Fang
Associate Professor/Associate Director · University of Florida
Ruogu Fang works on artificial intelligence-empowered precision brain health and brain/bio-inspired AI.
Brain Informatics Neuroimaging Precision Intervention Deep Learning Medical Image Analysis
John Baumann
National Speakers Association Inspirational Speaker · JK Success Enterprises, LLC
Embrace Adversity & Reclaim Positive Perspective Inspirational Speaker
Reclaiming Posi-Spective (Positive Perspective)
Gary Elkins, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience (Core Clinical Faculty) · Baylor University
Dr. Gary Elkins' areas of specialization are clinical psychology, health psychology, and hypnotherapy.
Clinical Psychology Health Psychology Hypnotherapy Hypnotherapy for Hot Flashes Breast Cancer Survivors
Paul A. Wetzel, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and ABET Coordinator, Department of Biomedical Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Wetzel's research interests include eye tracking systems and eye movement analysis
Eye tracking systems and eye movement analysis Effects of neurological diseases on eye movement control Visual task analysis Physiological instrumentation and signal processing systems Human-machine interfaces based on based on eye and head movement
Professor Helen Dawes
Professor of Movement Science and Director for the Centre for Movement, Occupational and Rehabilitation Sciences · Oxford Brookes University
Her expertise is in human movement and optimising performance of the body - through understanding the mechanisms of movement.
Elite Athletes Mental Health Rehabilitation Human Movement Exercise
Kayla Green
Professor · Texas Christian University
Chemistry, treatment of oxidative stress (neurodegeneration, Alzheimer's). History of Chemistry (gas, atomic bomb).
Synthetic Inorganic STEM Outreach Cataracts and Macular Degeneration Alzheimer's Disease Oxidative Stress
Patrick Kerns, M.D.
Neurologist · ChristianaCare
Dr. Patrick Kerns is a neurologist at ChristianaCare.
Dystonia Parkinson's Disease Neurology Movement Disorders
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