Meaghan Adams
Registered Physiotherapist / PhD candidate, Department of Kinesiology · University of Waterloo
PhD candidate in neuroscience, studying sensory changes after concussion. Sports & vestibular physiotherapist working in concussion rehab.
Concussion Rehabilitation Neuroscience Vestibular System Physiotherapy Concussions
Nadine Wathen
Professor · University of Western Ontario
Nadine Wathen is committed to developing and mobilizing knowledge to improve the lives of women and children exposed to family violence.
health information Knowledge Mobilization violence against women/gender-based violence Child Maltreatment Domestic Violence
Shari Hughson
Director, Master of Entrepreneurship & Innovation · Smith School of Business, Queen's University
Entrepreneur, Corporate & Social Innovator, Passionate about sustainable wellness for people & the planet.
Sustainable Lifestyles Adventure Travel Entrepreneurship Innovation Senior Aging At Home
Jovita Sundaramoorthy
Vice President, Research and Education · Diabetes Canada
Jovita Sundaramoorthy is Vice President of Research and Education
Volunteer Management Program Development Strategic Communications Public Speaking
Gary Slade
John W. Stamm Distinguished Professor, Department of Dental Ecology and Director of Oral Epidemiology PhD Program · UNC at Chapel Hill
Dr. Slade's research focuses on chronic pain and how to prevent it, fluoride use and other dental public health topics.
Dental public health Fluoride Chronic Pain
Prof. Leocadio Rodriguez Mañas
Head of the Service of Geriatrics · Hospital Universitario de Getafe
Expertise in frailty(epidemiology, clinical, biological features), organizations of health care systems, diabetes, and vascular diseases
Physical exercise in older people Frailty Diabetes Health Systems
George (Buzz) Kenney
President · Entratympanic
George Kenney is an expert in building technology development teams in advanced materials and devices.
Biomedical Engineering Entrepreneurship Materials Science Product Development
Julie Cederbaum
Associate Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Dr. Cederbaum focuses on family process, childhood adversity, and reproductive and behavioral health risk prevention.
Childhood Adversity Parenting Parent-child communication
Derek Cummings
Professor · University of Florida
Derek Cummings’ research on emerging pathogens has included studies of MERS, Ebola and novel influenza.
Emerging Pathogens Immunology of Infectious Diseases Global Health Ebola Influenza
John Brownstein
Chief Innovation Officer · Boston Children's Hospital
John Brownstein's research is focused on predicting patterns of epidemics and pandemics, and the efficacy of disease control strategies.
Population Health Informatics Molecular Biology Program Management Epidemiology Public Health
Ruth McDermott-Levy, PhD
Associate Professor; Director of the Center for Global and Public Health | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing · Villanova University
Dr. McDermott-Levy, PhD, MPH, RN is an expert in environmental health, global health, and public health nursing
Climate Change Immigrant Health Public Health Community & Public Health Nursing Epidemiology
Tomeka Robinson
Professor of Rhetoric & Public Advocacy · Hofstra University
Dr. Robinson is an expert on effective public debate as well as health communication. She directs Hofstra's award-winning forensics team.
Public/Social Advocacy Rhetoric Health Communications Argumentation and Debate Intercultural Communication
Corinne Kyriacou
Associate Professor of Health Professions · Hofstra University
Dr. Kyriacou studies public health challenges for the chronically ill. She was the Master of Public Health Program's founding director.
Health Care System Organization, Financing, Delivery and Reform Health and Aging Policy Public Health Leadership Planning, Implementation and Evaluation of Community Health Programs Integrated Care
Kevin Auton
Director · Aseptika Ltd
Product design, innovation, development, production, marketing and sales of technologies for health and wellness.
Roni Sue Cross
Student Support Advisor · Cambrian College
Roni Sue works to de-stigmatize mental illness and advises students in need. She is a certified Mental Health First Aid trainer.
Mental Health Awareness Student Development Employment Counselling
Suzanne Smeltzer, EdD, RN
Professor; Director of the Office of Nursing Research | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing · Villanova University
Dr. Smeltzer, EdD, RN, ANEF, FAAN is committed to improving care for individuals with disabilities.
Healthcare for the Disabled Disability Advocacy Nursing Research Healthcare for Vulnerable Populations Nursing Education
Dr. Fiona Aspinal
Research Fellow · York University
Fiona Aspinal is a research fellow at York University, United Kingdom
Social Policy Re-enablement Palliative Care Provision and Quality
Prof. Nigel Harris
Director · Designability
Joining expertise and knowledge to enhance people’s lives
Rehabilitation Research Technology for people living with Dementia Physiological Measurement Ambulatory Monitoring Technology Transfer
Prof., Dr. Mike Martin
Managing Director and Professor for Gerontopsychology and Gerontology · Institute of Gerontology and Dynamics of Healthy Aging - Unviersity of Zurich
Dr. Mike Martin is professor for the Psychology of Aging and for Gerontology at University of Zurich.
Middle Adulthood Social Development In Old Age Cognitive Ageing Resources and Skills in Everyday Life Lifespan Development
Dr. Madeline Naegle
Director · WHO Collaborating Center for Geriatric Nursing
Dr. Naegle is internationally known for program development, publications and implementation of policy in addiction and psychiatric nursing
Program Development Implementation of Policy Addiction Psychiatric Nursing Mental Health