Lukasz Kurgan, Ph.D.
Robert J. Mattauch Endowed Professor and Vice Chair of Computer Science · VCU College of Engineering
Data scientist specializing in high-throughput structural bioinformatics of proteins & small RNAs.
Intrinsically Disordered Proteins Structural Genomics Big Data Analysis Computer-aided molecular modeling Protein-ligand(drug) interactions
Dr. John Schieffelin
Assistant Professor of Medicine & Pediatrics, Sections of Pediatric & Adult Infectious Diseases · Tulane University
His research focuses on the natural history, clinical care and immunology of viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs)
COVID-19 Clinical Infectious Disease Infections in Transplant Recipients Virology and Immunology Tuberculosis
Sandra K. Weller, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, Department of Molecular Biology and Biophysics · University of Connecticut
Sandra K. Weller, Ph.D., is an expert in the herpes simplex virus.
Herpes Simplex Virus Molecular Biology Biophysics Biochemistry
FRANCOISE BAYLIS
Professor and Canada Research Chair in Bioethics and Philosophy · Dalhousie University
Dr. Baylis researches matters related to ethics, health law and policy of assisted human reproduction and novel genetic technologies.
Bioethics Assisted Human Reproduction Genetic Technologies & Ethics Genetics and the Law Policy & Regulation Identity
Gentry Patrick
Professor · UC San Diego
Gentry Patrick researches neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Lewy body disease.
Dementia Alzheimer's Disease Protein Synthesis and Degradation Neurobiology Synaptic Activity
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
Allison McDonald
Associate Professor of Biology · Wilfrid Laurier University
Expert in plant and animal physiology with a focus on how organisms make energy. Advocate for women and persons with disabilities in STEM.
Plant and Animal Physiology and Biochemistry Bioenergetics (Mitochondria and Chloroplasts) Human Mitochondrial Diseases and Disorders Women in STEM Origin of Life and Endosymbiosis
Karen Christman
Professor, Bioengineering & Associate Dean, Office of the Dean of Engineering · UC San Diego
Karen Christman's research group focuses on developing novel biomaterials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications.
Biomedical Engineering Heart Attack Regenerative Medicine Heart Failure Bioengineering
Andrew Dolby
Professor of Biology · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Dolby’s research focuses on avian behavior and physiological ecology.
Zoology Physiological Ecology Ornithology Avian Behavior Behavioral Ecology
Deborah O'Dell
Professor of Biology · University of Mary Washington
Dr. O'Dell performs research into how bees use magnetic fields to orient themselves.
Biology Neuroscience Magnetic Orientation in Animals Developmental Neurobiology Alzheimer's Disease
Avak Kahvejian
Partner, VentureLabs · Flagship Pioneering
Avak Kahvejian is an expert in conceiving and launching internally generated platform companies and leveraging new biological mechanisms.
Biotechnologies Design Biology Technology Biological Mechanisms