John Bruno, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences · UNC-Chapel Hill
His research is focused on marine biodiversity, coral reef ecology and conservation, and the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems.
Coral Reef Ecology Coral Reef Conservation Impacs of Climate Change on Marine Ecosystems Coastal Wetland Communities Marine Biodiversity
Dennis Wykoff, PhD
Professor of Biology and Dennis M. Cook Endowed Gregor Mendel Chair in Genetics · Villanova University
Dennis Wykoff, PhD, has expertise in genetics, genomics, genetic diseases and infectious diseases.
Evolution Genetics Genomics Genetic diseases Infectious Diseases
Dr. Luis M. Gutierrez Robledo
Director General · National Institute of Geriatrics, National Institute of Health
Dr. Gutiérrez is a Mexican scholar trained in France in geriatric medicine and the biology of aging
Vaccination Public Health Health Policy Geriatric Medicine Adult Vaccination
Chengguo Xing
Professor/Associate Chair · University of Florida
Chengguo Xing's research has the long-term goal of developing solutions towards effectively managing human diseases.
Tobacco Use and Cessation Lung Cancer Risk Kava Lung Cancer Prevention
Shirley Baker
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Shirley Baker has expertise in molluscan biology and aquaculture.
Shellfish Productivity Provision of Ecosystem Services Provision of Ecosystem Services by Shellfish Effects of Water Quality on Shellfish Productivity Physiological Mechanisms That Underlie the Effects of Water Quality on Shellfish Productivity
Shauna McGillivray
Associate Professor · Texas Christian University
Biology expert, focusing on genetic methods of fighting disease
Bacterial Virulence in Genes Intersections of Genetics and Disease
Jennifer Zettler
Professor · Georgia Southern University
Dr. Zettler investigates the ecological effects of red imported fire ants on native invertebrates and plants
Invasive Species Entomology Zoology Ecology
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
Emma Zhang
Associate Professor of Information Systems & Operations Management · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Sarah Applebaum
Director of Pangaea Spark · Pangaea Ventures
Investing in early stage materials, chemistry, and biology technology companies.
Seed-stage investing Startups Cleantech Hard-tech Investing Venture Capital
Dawn Wesson
Associate Professor · Tulane University
Professor Wesson is a national expert in vector-borne diseases spread by mosquitoes.
Zika Virus Chagas Disease Mosquito-Borne Viruses West Nile Virus Medical Entomology
Chunyu Wang
Professor, Biological Sciences · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Applying nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to study Alzheimer's and other diseases.
Oncology Biochemistry Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Biomedical imaging Alzheimer's Disease
Heather Walden
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Heather Walden works with zoonotic and non-zoonotic parasites of exotic and domestic hosts focusing on classical and molecular parasitology.
Diagnostic Parasitology Invasive Parasites Parasitology Rat Lungworm Reptile Parasites
Karina Johnston
Senior Lecturer of Environmental Science · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Wetland and Marine Ecology Environmental Sustainability Climate resilience Water Quality Restoration Ecology
Irene Kan, PhD
Associate Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Irene Kan, PhD, investigates the neural bases of human memory and executive functions, as well as the effects of healthy aging on memory.
Neuropsychology Cognitive Neuroscience Memory and Cognition Cognitive Neuropsychology Neuroscience
Faisal Shaikh, Ph.D.
Professor, Program Director · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Faisal Shaikh's areas of expertise include chemical engineering, biotechnology and microfluidics (lab on a chip).
Reaction Engineering Materials Science Biomolecular Engineering Chemical Engineering Characterization
G Philip (Phil) Robertson
University Distinguished Professor · Michigan State University
Agriculture and climate change (particularly mitigation strategies), bioenergy sustainability, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Soil Carbon Dynamics Climate Change Mitigation Greenhouse Gas Fluxes from Agriculture Climate change and agriculture Bioenergy Sustainability
Dan O'Keefe
Extension Educator · Michigan State University
Expert in large river and Great Lakes fisheries management and ecology
Wildlife and Fisheries Invasive Species Lake Michigan
Sarah F. Hamm-Alvarez, PhD
Professor of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences · USC School of Pharmacy
Sarah F. Hamm-Alvarez is an expert in drug delivery for eye diseases.
Cellular Junctions Autoimmune Diseases Cytoskeleton Trafficking Membrane Trafficking Lacrimal Gland (Tear Gland)