Bruce Compas
Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Psychology and Human Development, Professor of Pediatrics, Co-Director of Clinical Psychology Training, and Director of Psychology at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center · Vanderbilt University
An expert on how stress affects the physical and mental health of children and families, and the power of coping and preventative measures.
Neurocognitive Deficits Depression Stress Coping and Resilience Huntington Disease Childhood Cancer Survivorship
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
Tony Hu
Weatherhead Presidential Chair in Biotechnology Innovation · Tulane University
Tony Hu is a pioneer in developing advanced diagnostics for personalized medicine and COVID-19 research.
COVID-10 (Coronavirus) Nanoengineering Biotechnology Innovation Biomaterials Biomedical Engineering
Robert Abramovitch
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
Robert Abramovitch is an assistant professor at Michigan State University.
Research Plant Pathology Microbiology Tuberculosis Antibiotic Resistance
Jinying Zhao
Deans Endowed Chair/Professor/Director/M.D. · University of Florida
Dr. Jinying Zhao’s interests lie in the fields of genetic epidemiology, statistical genetics and bioinformatics for human complex diseases
epigenomics Bioinformatics for human complex diseases Genetic Epidemiology Epidemiology Statistical Genetics
Joseph Katz
Professor · University of Florida
Joseph Katz bridges the gap between medicine and dentistry by teaching, conducting clinical research and participating in patient care.
Oral Cancer Dentistry Oral Manifestation of COVID-19 Oral Medicine Oral Systemic Connection
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
Russell Burke
Professor of Biology · Hofstra University
Dr. Burke's current research involves diamondback terrapins at Jamaica Bay, wood turtles in northern NJ and the coyote invasion of LI
Urban Ecosystems Urban Environments Suburban Spaces and Development Ecology Evolution
Sai Zhang
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Sai Zhang's research leverages machine learning and big biomedical data to decode complex human diseases and advance precision medicine.
Computational Biology Computational Genomics Machine Learning Precision Medicine Statistical Genetics
I. David Weiner
M.D./Professor · University of Florida
Dr. David Weiner is an expert in resistant hypertension, primary aldosteronism and autosomal dominate polycystic disease.
Acid-based Homeostasis Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease Refractory Hypertension Primary Aldosteronism Renal Tubular Acidosis
Vinay Maheshwari, M.D., MHCDS
Hugh R. Sharp, Jr., Chair of Medicine and Physician Executive, The Medical Group · ChristianaCare
Dr. Maheshwari is the Hugh R. Sharp, Jr., Chair of Medicine and Physician Executive, The Medical Group
COVID-19 Response Strategies Innovative Care Delivery Models Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Sepsis Tele-ICU
Jessica Smith Schwind
Assistant Professor of Epidemiology · Georgia Southern University
Jessica Smith Schwind researches emerging infectious diseases in global health settings
Coronavirus Global Health Emerging Infectious Diseases Disease Detection and Response COVID-19
Yutao Liu, MD, PhD
Associate Professor · Augusta University
Dr. Liu is a human molecular geneticist in glaucoma and keratoconus.
DNA Copy Number Analysis Animal Modeling Functional Genomics Human Molecular Genetics Next Generation Sequencing
Michael Lauzardo
Chief/Associate Professor · University of Florida
Dr. Michael Lauzardo's clinical practice and research centers around tuberculosis among at-risk populations.
Public Health Pulmonary Tuberculosis Pulmonary Disease Tuberculosis
Jason M. Silversteen, DO
Clinical Lead, Outpatient Neurology Specialists · ChristianaCare
Jason M. Silversteen is a board-certified neurologist and holds current medical licensure in Delaware.
Autoimmune Neurology Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder Transverse Myelitis Autoimmune Encepahlitis MOG Antibody Disease
Gregory Glass
Professor · University of Florida
Gregory Glass focuses on understanding infectious disease systems: the agents, hosts and environmental sources.
Medical Geography Global Health Microbiology & Immunology
Jim Mendez, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing · Villanova University
Jim Mendez, PhD, CRNP, ANP-BC is an expert in lung disease and transplantation, pharmacology, and clinical ethics
Nurse Practitioner Practice Opioid Addiction & Recovery Lung Transplantation Pharmacology Psychological Predictors of Health Outcomes
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
Eric Rosenberg
M.D./Professor/Division Chief · University of Florida
Dr. Eric Rosenberg specializes in the preoperative evaluation of medically complex patients who need surgery at UF Health.
Implementation Science Patient Safety Pre-surgical Medical Assessment General Internal Medicine Disease Screening
Kimberly Gannon, M.D., Ph.D, F.A.H.A
Medical Director of Comprehensive Stroke Program, Physician Executive of Neurosciences Service Line · ChristianaCare
Dr. Gannon combines the expertise of clinician with doctorate research to improve both patient and population health in neurological care.
Stroke Care Vascular Neurology Neurology Physiology Neurological Diseases