Cheryl Hertz
Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Genetics Biology Immunology Microbiology Infectious Disases
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
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
Matthew Gentry
Professor & Chair · University of Florida
Matthew Gentry is a prominent brain metabolism scientist and chair of biochemistry and molecular biology.
Brain Metabolism Ewing sarcoma Glycogen Glycogen Storage Diseases Lafora Disease
Helena Zomer
Research Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Helena Zomer studies molecular biology, regenerative medicine and mesenchymal stromal cells and tissue engineering for skin wound healing.
Regenerative Medicine Skin Wound Healing Stem Cells
John Lednicky
Research Professor · University of Florida
John Lednicky focuses on microbiology and molecular biology, various bacteria, fungi and viruses, including influenza and coronaviruses.
Airborne Transmission Zoonotic Diseases West Nile Virus Infectious Disease Airborne Disease
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
Stephen Mayfield
Director, California Center for Algae Biotechnology Co-director, Food & Fuel for the 21st Century Professor · UC San Diego
Stephen Mayfield's research analyses the structures and proteins in algae.
Pharmaceuticals Biofuel Algae Molecular Genetics Protein Biochemistry
Bjoern Hamberger
Assistant Professor of Biochemistry · Michigan State University
Hamberger's research focuses on the discovery of plant pathways for bioactive diterpenoids found in medicinal plant species.
Synthetic Biology Plant Specialized Metabolites Terpenes
Bob Cousins
Eminent Scholar/Director · University of Florida
Bob Cousins’ research focuses on understanding the nutritional significance of zinc and how it acts as a signaling molecule.
Food Science & Human Nutrition Micronutrients Vitamins Zinc
Liana Asatryan, PhD
Research Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy · USC School of Pharmacy
Liana Asatryan's research focus is the discovery and development of novel compounds for the treatment of alcohol use disorder.
Alcohol Use Disorder Neuroscience In Vitro Pharmacology Immunology Neuroimmunology
Christopher J. Pappas, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Director of Laboratory Safety, Biology · Manhattanville College
An expert in Borrelia burgdorferi, the etiologic agent of Lyme disease.
Lab Safety / OSHA Regulations Lyme Disease Ticks and Tick Borne Diseases Leptospirosis
Dr Stuart Greenhill
Senior Lecturer in Neuroscience · Aston University
Dr Stuart Greenhill's research is focussed on neuroscience, epilepsy and synaptic plasticity.
Schizoprenia Pharmacology Electrophysiology Neuroscience Epilepsy
Shannon Manning
MSU Foundation Associate Professor · Michigan State University
Expert in Microbial Pathogenesis and Molecular Epidemiology
Coronavirus Molecular Epidemiology Microbiology Escherichia coli Group B Streptococcus
Stephanie Andrew
Co-Founder / Executive Director · Capital Investment Network
Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Capital Investment Network and a Founding Partner of the Women's Equity Lab.
Paulo Verardi, Ph.D.
Associate Professor · University of Connecticut
Expert on vaccine development & virology (Smallpox, Rinderpest, Zika, coronaviruses, Rift Valley, Powassan, SFTSV, Heartland, & more)
COVID-19 Mosquito-borne Diseases Tick-borne Diseases Zika Smallpox
Rebecca Miranda Romero, PhD
Lecturer, Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences · USC School of Pharmacy
Rebecca Romero's research focuses on the analysis of the structure of DNA and trinucleotide repeat DNA associated with Fragile X syndrome.
In Silico Pharmacokinetics Biochemistry Computational Chemistry Pharmaceutical Formulations
Jeffrey Lefstin
Associate Academic Dean and Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: lefstinj@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4682 / Office 355-200
Patent Law Patent Litigation Biotechnology Contract Law Intellectual Property Law
Dr. Sima Salahshor
Principal, Shiruy, Inc · Adjunct Professor, University of Toronto
Health Innovation Advisory and Program Design & Management
Program and Project Management Marketing & Corporate Strategy Medical Guideline and Policy Business Development & Partnerships Health Technologies