Philip Gorelick
Professor of Translational Science and Molecular Medicine · Michigan State University
Expert in stroke prevention and risk factor identification.
Vascular Dementia Rehabilitation Neurology Stroke Prevention
Terry Adirim, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A.
Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and Chair of the Department of Integrated Biomedical Science · Florida Atlantic University
Dr. Terry Adirim is a physician executive with senior leadership and executive experience in academic medicine and the federal government.
Children with Special Health Care Needs Emergency Medicine Pediatrics Integrated Medical Sciences Quality Improvement
Bradley R. Williams, PharmD
Professor Emeritus, Clinical Pharmacy · USC School of Pharmacy
Bradley Williams is an expert in geriatric pharmacotherapy, dementia, and medication use patterns in older adults.
Geriatric health professions curriculum development Medication use patterns in older adults Geriatric pharmacotherapy Dementia Medication use among adults aging with disabilities
Dr Rachel Shaw
Reader, School of Psychology · Aston University
Dr Shaw studies the synthesis of diverse evidence and the use of different ways of knowing in healthcare practice.
Qualitative Research Health Psychology Methodology Dementia Body Dysmorphia
Prof. Marie Beaulieu
Professor, School of Social Work · University of Sherbrooke
Marie Beulaieu is a professor at the department of social services of the faculty of letters and humanities of the Université de Sherbrooke.
Public Policy Active Ageing Elder Abuse Human Rights Frailty
Greg Shaw
Director of International and Corporate Relations · International Federation on Ageing
Mr. Shaw represents the IFA at the United Nations, works closely with governments, and maintains the IFA’s elder abuse initiatives
Population Ageing Care Continuum Elder Abuse Prevention Healthy Ageing Program Implementation
Peter Lin
Director, Primary Care Initiatives · Diabetes Canada
Dr. Peter Lin lectures and speaks throughout the world and maintains two busy family practices in Toronto.
Diabetes Clinical Research Clinical Practice Diabetes and Dementia Cardiology
Honglei Chen
Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics · Michigan State University
Research focuses on disease prevention and causes of Parkinson's disease.
Biomarkers Parkinson Disease Epidemology Biostatistics Prodromal Symptoms
Tatyana Gurvich, PharmD, BCGP
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy. Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine UCI Medical Center · USC School of Pharmacy
Tatyana Gurvich is an expert in geriatric pharmacy.
Telemedicine and Geriatrics Geriatric Assessment Polypharmacy and Medication Misuse Interdisciplinary Education Geriatric Primary Care
Michael Hamblin, PhD
Principal Investigator, Wellman Center for Photomedicine at Massachusetts General Hospital · Associate Professor, Dermatology, Harvard Medical School
Dr. Hamblin's research interests are now broadly in the area of phototherapy for multiple diseases
Microscopy Molecular Biology Photomedicine Flourescence Microscopy Biotechnology
Jose Vazquez
Infectious Diseases · Augusta University
Dr. Jose Vazquez studies and treats infectious diseases, including COVID-19, antibiotic-resistant superbugs and fungal infections.
Coronavirus Translational Medicine in Infectious Diseases Drug-Resistant Infections (CREs, KPCs) Infectious Disease Clinical Trials Antimicrobials and Antifungals
Prof. Denise Eldemire-Shearer
Professor of Public Health and Ageing · University of the West Indies
Denise Eldemire-Shearer is Professor of Public Health and Ageing at the University of the West Indies.
Education and Training Active Ageing Lifelong Learning Ageing in Place Frailty
Dr. Medha Munshi
Associate Professor of Medicine · Harvard Medical School
Director of the Joslin Geriatric Diabetes Program and an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Harvard Medical School
Geriatric Diabetes Re-enablement
Dr Eric Hill
Stem Cell Biologist · Aston University
Dr Eric Hill's research interests include the development of tissue engineering strategies to model stem cell behaviour.
Cell Culture Molecular Biology Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Technology (iPSC) Stem Cells
Alicia Walf
Senior Lecturer, Cognitive Science · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Neuroscientist with extensive research into body, brain, and mind relationships related to brain health, social cognition and emotions.
Brain Health Emotion Memory Neuroplasticity Well-Being
Dr. Pamela B. Teaster
Dean of Research · Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Dr. Pamela Teaster professor in the Department of Human Development in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
Public Policy Active Ageing Elder Abuse Human Rights Frailty
Suzy Weems, Ph.D., R.D.N.
Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences · Baylor University
Professor Weems' experience spans wellness, weight management, diabetes care, eating disorders, cardiovascular health and sports dietetics
Sports Dietetics Eating Disorders Weight Management Wellness Diabetes Care
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
Dr. John Beard
Director of Ageing and Life Course · World Health Organization
Dr John Beard, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., is Director of Ageing and Life Course with the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva
Fostering Healthy Ageing Population Ageing Epidemiology Public Health and Ageing
Dr Duane Mellor
Senior Teaching Fellow, Aston Medical School · Aston University
He is an experienced dietitian, researcher & educator having published over 60 papers in the fields of dietetics, nutrition & food science.
Food Science Dietetics Diabetes Obesity Nutrition