Worth Longest, Ph.D.

Louis S. and Ruth S. Harris Exceptional Scholar Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering

Professor Longest works to address significant current challenges in the field of medical aerosols

Infant Aerosol Delivery Targeting Inhaled Medications within the Lungs Inhaled Medications Respiratory Drug Delivery Particle Engineering

Karra Bikson

Clinical Associate Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work

Medical social worker with research focus on organizational change and diffusion of innovation.

Advocacy and Social Justice Organizational Change Hospice and Palliative Care Death and Dying Health Policy

Sarah Hooper

Executive Director of UCSF / UC Hastings Consortium and Adjunct Professor · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: hoopers@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4831 / Office 377-200

Health Equity Health Law Comprehensive and Coordinated Care Health and Access to Civil Justice Elder Financial Abuse

Jose Cibelli

Professor of Animal Science and of Physiology · Michigan State University

Pioneer on Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer - cloning in mammals and zebrafish

Cellular Reprogramming Stem Cells

Farha Abbasi

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry · Michigan State University

Expert on cultural psychiatry, Muslim issues related to mental health

Psychiatry Cultural Psychiatry Mental Health Issues Within The Islamic Community Mental Health Muslim American Community

Stephanie Willerth

Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Biomedical Engineering · University of Victoria

I run an internationally recognized research group focused on stem cell bioengineering.

Stem Cells Biomaterials Drug Delivery Systems Tissue Engineering Neuroscience

Steven Culler

Affiliated Associate Professor of Finance · Goizueta Business School

Health Care Financial Management Health Services Research

Prof. Antony Bayer

Professor of Geriatric Medicine · Cochrane Institute of Primary Care and Public Health

Professor of Geriatric Medicine in the Division of Population Medicine in the School of Medicine at Cardiff University

Frailty Re-enablement Cognitive impairment and dementia Research Methods and Older People

C. Martin Harris, MD, MBA

Chief Information Officer · Cleveland Clinic

Using IT strategically and effectively is the prescription for improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs

Healthcare Management Healthcare Technology Medical Informatics Healthcare Information and Management Systems Ehealth Trends and Innovations

John Henson, MD

Professor of Medicine, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Pediatrics · Augusta University

Dr. Henson practices neuro-oncology in the MCG Brain Tumor Program and manages patients with neurofibromatosis and related genetic disorders

Brain Tumors Spine Tumors Neuro-Oncology Genetics Hereditary Cancer

Dr. Andres Lozano

Professor · Department of Surgery, University of Toronto

A graduate of the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Medicine in 1983, Dr. Lozano underwent Neurosurgical Training at McGill University

Neurosurgical Treatment of Movement Disorders Micro-Electrode Recordings of the Human Brain

Joshua D. Feder, MD

Adjunct Faculty - Infant & Early Childhood Development - School of Psychology · Fielding Graduate University

Senior Expert, Early Years. Clinical practice, teaching, research, advocacy, and tech development.

Clinical Child and Family Psychiatry Developmental and Learning Challenges Research in Relationship Based Interventions Peace Building in Conflict Zones Reflective Practice

Geoff Porter, MD

Expert Advisor, Clinical Care · Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Dr. Geoff Porter is an Expert Lead in Clinical Care, leading policy and program work to improve the delivery of cancer treatment in Canada

Clinical and Health Services Surgical Care for Cancer Patients Cancer Health Services Research Access to Cancer Care Appropriateness Efficiency

Prof. Dr Hans-Peter Hammes

Head of Endocrinlogy · Universitätsmedizin Mannheim

Hans-Peter Hammes is internationally recognized as a preeminent figure in the treatment of diabetes and its complications

DR Barometer Program Diabetic Retinopathy Biochemistry Diabetic Microangiopathy Medical Retina

Prof. Dr Focke Ziemssen

Ophthalmology Consultant · Universitätsmedizin Mannheim

Dr. Zeimessen is an expert in pharmacovigilance and diabetic retinopathy

Medical Retina Pharmacovigilance Diabetic Retinopathy

Christian Finley, MD

Expert Advisor, Clinical Measures · Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Dr. Finley is an experienced thoracic surgeon dedicated to improving delivery of cancer care

Lung Cancer Esophageal Cancer Patient Education Improvements Regionalization Efforts Device Engineering

Shannon Phillips, MD, MPH

Quality and Patient Safety Officer · Cleveland Clinic

Healthcare audiences are eager to learn how metrics, performance improvement and outcomes can help ensure the success of an organization

Quality and Patient Safety Culture of Safety Leadership: Role of A Leader to Develop Culture Leading By Influence Performance Improvement & Safety/Quality

Thomas Wolever

Associate Editor · Diabetes Canada

Dr. Wolever’s research concerns the role of dietary carbohydrates in human nutrition and metabolism.

Diabetes Nutrition Cardiovascular Disease Insulin Resistance Obesity

Alice Cheng

Associate Editor, Canadian Journal of Diabetes · Diabetes Canada

Dr. Alice Cheng is an Endocrinologist at Trillium Health Partners (Credit Valley) and St. Michael's Hospital.

Clinical Research Diabetes Endocrinology Healthcare Management Patient Safety

Shazhan Amed

Associate Editor · Diabetes Canada

Dr. Shazhan Amed is a pediatric doctor at the BC Children's Hospital and Associate Editor at the Canadian Journal of Diabetes.

Diabetes Pediatrics Obesity Chronic Disease Prevention Chronic Illness in Children