Darius N. Lakdawalla, PhD
Professor of Pharmaceutical and Health Economics & Quintiles Chair in Pharmaceutical Development and Regulatory Innovation · USC School of Pharmacy
Darius Lakdawalla is a widely published, award-winning researcher and a leading authority in both health economics and health policy.
Health Economics Health Policy Economics Medicines Health Care
Elan Barenholtz, Ph.D.
Associate Professor · Florida Atlantic University
Elan Barenholtz uses behavioral and embedded computational approaches to study the brain and behavior.
Embedded Computational Neural Models Perception and Learning Deep Learning
Thomas Dietz
University Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Environmental Science and Policy (ESPP) · Michigan State University
Expert in climate change, human driving forces of environmental change, environmental values, environmental decision making
Ecology Environmental Policy Human driving forces of environmental change Climate Change
James Roberts, Ph.D.
Director, Centre for Nonprofit Leadership and Service, Professor - Marketing · Baylor University
Expert on consumer behavior, human-computer interaction, compulsive buying, and effects of consumerism & technology on individual happiness.
Consumer Psychology Consumer Behavior Marketing Consumer Culture Materialism
Dr. Heather E. Whitson, MD, MHS
Professor · Duke University School of Medicine
She has particular interest and expertise related to the interface between age-related changes in sensory and cognitive health.
Population Health Alzheimers Ageing Age-Related Changes in the Eye Cognitive Health
Dr. Marty Makary
Physician, Researcher, Author, Medical Commentator · Johns Hopkins School of Medicine & Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health
This won't hurt a bit! In fact, your audience will say "Ahh" when a Johns Hopkins School of Medicine physician and author is at the podium
Minimally-Invasive Surgery Health Services Research Cancer Therapy Health Policy Access to Healthcare
Adam Frank
Professor of Physics and Astronomy · University of Rochester
Frank is a leading expert on how stars form and how they die, as well as civilizations before humans
Science and Religion Civilizations and climate change Theoretical Astrophysics Physics and Astronomy Evolution of Stars and Planets
Eva Buckner
Assistant Professor/State Extension Specialist · University of Florida
Eva Buckner researches mosquitoes and mosquito control efforts.
Mosquito Control Programs Mosquito-Borne Viruses Human Health Mosquitos Pesticides
Meredith David, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Marketing · Baylor University
Dr. David focuses on marketing strategies with an exploration of new technologies.
Strategic Planning Marketing Marketing and Communications Consumer Preferences Well-Being
Bert Cregg
Professor · Michigan State University
An expert in horticulture industry trends and carbon sequestration by trees.
Trees and Weather Tree Selection Fall Color Christmas Trees Tree Care
Sara Seager
Professor of Planetary Science, Physics, and Aerospace Engineering · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Sara Seager is an astrophysicist and planetary scientist, and is an expert in theory, computation, and data analysis of exoplanets.
Exoplanet Habitable Zones Exoplanet Atmospheres Exoplanet Interior Composition
Ravi Retnakaran
Associate Member · Diabetes Canada
Focusing on the pathophysiology and treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes Cardiovascular Disease Insulin Therapy Medical Research Diabetes and Metabolism
Daniele Piomelli
Distinguished Professor · UC Irvine
Daniele Piomelli's research is focused on the function of lipid-derived messengers, with particular emphasis on endogenous cannabinoids.
Anatomy & Neurobiology Cellular Pharmacology CBD Marijuana Neuropharmacology
Avelardo Valdez
Cleofas and Victor Ramirez Professor of Practice Policy Research and Advocacy for the Latino Population Professor of Social Work and Sociology · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Dr. Valdez is an expert on the relationship between substance abuse and violence and health issues among high-risk groups.
Substance Abuse Hiv/Aids Behavioral Health Social Development and Policy
Demetra Andrews
Clinical Associate Professor of Marketing · Indiana University, Kelley School of Business
Consumer researcher focused on internal and external factors that influence consumer confidence and readiness-to-act.
Consumer Research Choice Confidence Developing Consumer Confidence Decision-Making Marketing Strategies for Entrepreneurs
Paige Edley
Professor of Communication Studies · Loyola Marymount University
Professor of Communication Studies
Feminism American Politics Culture Writing & Editing Activism Social Justice Alternative Forms of Organization
David Hess
Dean · Medical College of Georgia
Dr. David C. Hess, a stroke specialist, educator, and entrepreneur, is dean of the Medical College of Georgia.
Stroke Neuroscience Telemedicine Neurology Stem Cell Research
Imogen Coe
Dean, Faculty of Science · Ryerson University
Dr Imogen R. Coe is a scientist who is internationally recognized for her advocacy in promoting equity & diversity in science in Canada
Science Education Women in STEM Membrane Protein Cell Biology Membrane Protein Cell Biochemistry Clinical Research
Dr. Adey Nyamathi
Founding Dean and Distinguished Professor of Nursing · UC Irvine
Dr. Nyamathi conducts studies among vulnerable groups, including homeless, drug-addicted and incarcerated persons and gay/bisexual youth.
Vulnerable Populations Tuberculosis Role of Nursing Hiv/Aids Hepatitis
Evan Hardie
Research Director, Future of Work, Printers & Digital Displays · International Data Corporation (IDC)
Research Director within IDC Canada's Future of Work Practice and Printers/Digital Displays Markets
Digital Displays 3D Printers Hardcopy Peripherals Large Format Printers Managed Print Services