Charlie Messina

Professor · University of Florida

Charlie Messina has expertise about crop modeling and plant breeding.

Climate Change Artificial Intelligence Symbolic Artificial Intelligence Plant Breeding Maize

Gareth James

John H. Harland Dean and Professor of Information Systems & Operations Management · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Data is the sword of the 21st century, those who wield it well, the Samurai. -Jonathan Rosenberg, adviser to Larry Page & former Google SVP

Statistical Problems in Marketing Functional Data Analysis Statistical Methodology High Dimensional Regression

James Dahlman

Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE

James Dahlman uses molecular biology to rationally design the genetic drugs he delivers.

Vascular and Immunoengineering DNA Barcoded Nanoparticles Drug Delivery CRISPR Gene Editing

Yue Zhang, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering · VCU College of Engineering

Dr. Zhang's research topics include bone biology, regeneration and animal models of musculoskeletal conditions.

Bone biology and regeneration Cartilage biology Animal Models of Musculoskeletal Conditions

Mike Rea

CEO · IDEA Pharma

The Change Maker: How Innovation Makes It To Market In Pharma

Innovation Strategy Lifecycle Product Design Path-To-Market

Mark Hahnel

figshare founder · figshare

Product Development Manager

Open Science Open Access Stem Cells

Dennis Cheek

Abell-Hanger Professor of Gerontological Nursing · Texas Christian University

Professor Cheek focuses on cellular and biological sciences, and pharmacology

Pharmacology Genome Science Genome Cardiovascular Disease

Erin Calipari

Assistant Professor of Pharmacology · Vanderbilt University

Expert in the neuroscience of mental illness and addiction, including gender differences.

maladaptive processes neural signals Pharmacology associative learning Addictive Behavior

Stacey Ivanchuk

Director, Intellectual Property · MaRS Innovation

Experienced and strategy-minded director with extensive experience managing commercially driven programs

Intellectual Property Strategy Access to Essential Medicines Biotechnology Patent Protection Early Stage Commercialization

Claire Cupples

Dean of Science and Professor of Molecular Biology & Biochemistry, Faculty of Science · Simon Fraser University

Dr. Cupples has worked as a scientist, faculty member and administrator in three Canadian comprehensive universities since 1989.

Molecular Biology Microbiology DNA Repair University Administration Science Outreach to the Public

Todd Latham

Publisher · Actual Media Inc.

Motivator, Optimist, Author, Speaker and President - Actual Media Inc.

Environment Infrastructure Water

Joseph Piven, M.D.

Thomas E. Castelloe Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry, Pediatrics and Psychology and Director, Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities · UNC at Chapel Hill

Dr. Piven's research focuses on developmental disabilities/autism.

Psychiatry Psychology Pediatrics Brain Imaging Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Mri)

Josephine Antwi

Assistant Professor · University of Mary Washington

Dr. Antwi is an entomologist whose research focuses on the effects that sucking-piercing insect pests have on crops of economic importance.

Plant-Insect-Microbes Interactions Entomology Ecology Molecular Ecology Urbanization on Insect Pollinators

Jennifer Gardy

Canada Research Chair in Public Health Genomics | Science Television Host · University of British Columbia | BC Centre for Disease Control | CBC Television

Sequencing DNA to track infectious diseases, and occasionally appearing on your favourite science TV shows

Genomics Bioinformatics Public Health Tuberculosis Science Communication

Jennifer Hurley

Richard Baruch M.D. Career Development Chair · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Investigating fundamental mechanisms underlying the circadian clock and health implications of a disrupted clock.

Ecology Protein Structure / Function Relationships Macrophages Circadian Rhythms Neurospora

Vik Duggal

Angel Investor · ReTargeter

VP of Revenue & Operations at ReTargeter

Sales Management Organizational Leadership Public Speaking

Dr Alan Goddard

Senior Lecturer, School of Biosciences · Aston University

Dr Goddard's research interests focus around membrane proteins and the lipid membranes in which they reside.

Biological Membranes Biochemistry Lipid Membranes Membrane Protein Systems Antimicrobials

Gavin Naylor

Director · University of Florida

Gavin Naylor studies the diversity of the world's sharks and their biology, movement, genetics and evolution.

Sharks Shark Evolution Shark Biology Shark Attack Files

Jessica Reichmuth, PhD

Professor in Biological Sciences · Augusta University

A leading expert in marine ecology and community ecology, ranging from crustacean population genetics to invertebrate animal behavior.

Marine Ecology Biological Sciences Community Ecology

Annabelle Rodriguez, M.D.

Visiting Associate Professor of Cell Biology and Recipient of Linda and David Roth Chair in Cardiovascular Research · University of Connecticut

Cardiovascular researcher, focusing on genetics and vascular biology

The genetic link between healthy HDL cholesterol, heart disease, and infertility