Dr. Samir K. Sinha

Director of Geriatrics · Mount Sinai Hospital

Dr. Samir Sinha is a passionate and respected advocate for the needs of older adults

Frailty Public Policy Quality of Care Ageing in Place Carers and Caregiving

Arni Rao

Professor · Augusta University

A respected leader in mathematical modeling for tracing the spread of infectious diseases, including COVID-19.

Complex Dynamics, Mathematical Analyses Infectious Disease Mathematical Modeling and Simulation

Cheryl Woods Giscombe, Ph.D., R.N., PMHNP-BC

Associate Professor, with tenure- Melissa and Harry LeVine Family and Distinguished Associate Professor in Quality of Life, Health Promotion, and Wellness in the School of Nursing · UNC-Chapel Hill

Melissa and Harry LeVine Family Professor of Quality of Life, Health Promotion and Wellness

Social Health Psychology Nutrition Mental Health Holistic Health

Prof. Francesco Cappuccio

Professor & Cephalon Chair in Cardiovascular Medicine & Epidemiology, Warwick Medical School · University of Warwick

Francesco Cappuccio is an expert in the epidemiology of cardiovascular disease, nutrition, metabolic abnormalities and cardiovascular risk.

Salt Intake Cardiovascular Risk Epidemiology of Cadiovascular Disease Sleep Deprivation Sleep

Stefanie Ferreri, Pharm.D.

Professor, Division of Practice Advancement and Clinical Education, Eshelman School of Pharmacy · UNC-Chapel Hill

Through her research, Stefanie Ferreri hopes to change the way community practice is portrayed and delivered in the United States.

Older Adults Community Pharmacy Nonprescription Medications Health Care Policy University Teaching

Iris Chi

Chinese-American Golden Age Association/Dr. Frances Wu Chair for Chinese Elderly Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work

Expert in elderly health and gerontology, and currently directs the China Program

Aging Gerontology China Caregiving Behavioral Health

Rebecca Dority

Associate Professor of Professional Practice and Didactic Program in Dietetics Director · Texas Christian University

Rebecca Dority expertise lies in food science, human nutrition, diabetes and clinical dietetics.

Public Health Diabetes

Steven W. Chen, PharmD, FASHP, FCSHP, FNAP

Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, William A. and Josephine A. Heeres Chair in Community Pharmacy & Professor of Clinical Pharmacy · USC School of Pharmacy

Steven Chen is a national leader on expanding the scope of pharmacy practice to improve patient outcomes and save health care dollars.

Comprehensive Medication Management Continuous quality improvement Arthritis Heart Failure Diabetes

Jennica Zaro, PhD

Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences & Assistant Dean for Assessment of the Office of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Studies · USC School of Pharmacy

An expert in protein and peptide drug delivery, targeted therapies, and biologics.

Recombinant Fusion Proteins Protein Drugs Pharmacology Pharmaceutical Sciences Targeted Drug Delivery

Jennifer Speir

Outpatient Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator · ChristianaCare

Jennifer Speir, is an outpatient registered dietitian with ChristianaCare.

Nutrition Diabetes Exercise Science

Macary Marciniak, Pharm.D.

Clinical Associate Professor, Eshelman School of Pharmacy · UNC at Chapel Hill

Macary Marciniak's focus is in community pharmacy practice, specifically immunizations, medication therapy management, and self-care.

Pharmacology Pharmacotherapeutics Medication Therapy Management Self-Care Community Health

Kevin Otto

Professor/Associate Chair · University of Florida

Kevin Otto directs the NeuroProstheses Research Lab, which focuses on engineering approaches to treat neurological disorders.

Neurostimulation Device-Tissue Interfaces Neural Engineering Implantable Devices Neuromodulation

Deborah Kurrasch

Associate Professor, Department of Medical Genetics · University of Calgary

Kurrasch’s research is focused on genetic programs that govern hypothalamic development using both mice and zebrafish as model organisms.

Molecular Biology Developmental Biology Pharmacology Neuroscience Genetics

Camille Thomas

College of Health Sciences Interim Dean / Associate Professor of Kinesiology & Outdoor Recreation · Southern Utah University

Camille Thomas serves as the Interim Dean of the College of Health Sciences and is a professor of Kinesiology.

Biomechanics of Exercise Methods of Sports Conditioning and Nutrition Psychological Aspects of Sports Performance & Conditioning Sport Specific Conditioning Coping Strategies

Ms. Rute Horta

Coordinator of Pharmacy Services Department · Portuguese National Association of Pharmacies (ANF)

Rute Horta is a Pharmacy Services Manager at the American Pharmacists Association.

Vaccination Immunization Pharmaceuticals Pharmacy Services Diabetes

Julie Swift

Senior Lecturer in Health and Human Sciences · Loyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Pediatric Nutrition Diabetes Nutrition Medical Nutrition Therapy Nutrition & Wellness

Donna Dowsett

Senior Manager, Team Diabetes and Events · Diabetes Canada

Donna Dowsett is the Senior Manager of Team Diabetes & Events at Diabetes Canada.

Team Diabetes Healthy Living Event Management Coordinating International Events Running

Dr. Rory Fisher

Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine · University of Toronto

Dr Rory Fisher is a Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto

Frailty Public Policy Quality of Care

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

Helen Louise Gillis

National President – Volunteer, Canadian Council of the Blind · International Federation on Ageing

She has served on the CCB at all levels including committees advocating for accessibility for blind/vision impaired Canadians.

Vision Healthcare Vision Health Blindness Nursing