Expert Directory
cardiometabolic diseases,Cardiovascular Disease,Diet And Lifestyle,Food is Medicine,Heart Disease,nutrition policy,Nutrition Security,Public Health,ultraprocessed food
Dariush Mozaffarian is a board-certified cardiologist and epidemiologist whose research focuses on the effects of diet and lifestyle on cardiometabolic health, including global impacts of suboptimal diet and effectiveness of policies to improve diets around the world. His work aims to create the science and translation for a food system that is nutritious, equitable, and sustainable. He is the Jean Mayer Professor of Nutrition and the inaugural director of the Food is Medicine Institute at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University.
Breast Cancer,Breast Reconstruction,gender-affirming care,Surgical Oncology
Anne M. Wallace, MD, is a board-certified general and plastic surgeon who specializes in all aspects of breast health, with a focus on breast cancer and breast reconstruction. She directs UC San Diego Health's Comprehensive Breast Health Center, which offers premier breast cancer detection, diagnosis, and personalized care. Wallace's other specialties include melanoma diagnosis and treatment, as well as all forms of cosmetic breast and body contouring surgery. Wallace also has expertise in providing gender-affirming care to transgender and nonbinary patients.
Wallace is a professor in the University of California San Diego School of Medicine Department of Surgery and is very involved in teaching medical students, residents, fellows and colleagues. Her research focus has been in the development of molecular targeted imaging agents used for the detection of breast cancer and melanoma. She has also led the breast health center team in building a large scale clinical trials program, including novel neoadjuvant therapies and risk management.
Wallace is sought for her presentations on breast health, prevention, surgical intervention and reconstruction by local and national organizations. She also contributes professionally to many cancer leadership services and UC San Diego committees.
Acoustic Neuroma,Ear Nose and Throat,ENT,Neurotology,Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery ,Otology
Rick A. Friedman, MD, PhD, is a board-certified neurotologist, a specialist who treats neurological disorders of the ear. He is a world-renowned expert in the treatment of acoustic neuroma, a benign tumor that develops on the main nerve connecting the ear to the brain. In addition to leading the acoustic neuroma program at UC San Diego Health, he also treats meningioma, neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2), glomus tumors, hearing impairment, otosclerosis, Meniere's disease, cholesteatoma, superior canal dehiscence and chronic ear infections. He is also board certified in neurotology.
As a professor in the University of California San Diego School of Medicine's Department of Surgery, Friedman trains medical students, residents and fellows at UC San Diego School of Medicine. He receives funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for his research on the genetics of common forms of hearing loss.
A popular speaker, Friedman has presented his work at more than 30 medical conferences around the world.
Acoustic Neuroma,Intradural Spine Tumors,Neurosurgery,pituitary tumors
Marc Schwartz, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon who is an internationally renowned expert on the treatment of patients with acoustic neuromas, skull base tumors, and neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2). He is also the recognized neurosurgical leader in the field of auditory brainstem implants. In addition, Dr. Schwartz treats complex cranial problems, meningiomas, brain tumors, pituitary tumors, cranial nerve disorders, and intradural spine tumors.
Schwartz conducts research in tumor biology and genetics, especially in relation to schwannomas and neurofibromatosis type 2. He is a national leader in the development and refinement of the auditory brainstem implant, which is used for hearing restoration in deaf adults and children who are unable to benefit from hearing aids or cochlear implants.
He is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences and has been a visiting professor at medical schools on three continents.
Depression,Major Depressive Disorder,Mental Disorders,Mental Health,obsessive compulsive disorders,Psychiatry,Schizophrenia,TMS,Treatment Resistant Depression
Zafiris "Jeff" Daskalakis, MD, PhD, is a psychiatrist and internationally recognized expert in treating severe psychiatric disorders with magnetic brain stimulation, also known as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
He uses TMS to help patients with treatment-resistant depression and is the director of UC San Diego Health's Interventional Psychiatry Clinic, the region's largest clinic dedicated to treating severe depression with brain stimulation approaches.
As chair of the Department of Psychiatry at UC San Diego School of Medicine, Daskalakis is leading research on the use of TMS in people with treatment-resistant schizophrenia, suicidal thoughts and obsessive compulsive disorders. Treatment-resistant diseases are those that may not be resolved adequately through traditional medications and talk therapy alone.
Daskalakis says the most rewarding aspect of his clinical practice is being able to help people who have not found relief through conventional approaches. This is why his research focuses on novel approaches such as brain stimulation for treating mental health conditions.
Sara Mandy Wilson Reece , PharmD, CDCES, BC-ADM, BCACP, FADCES, FCCP
Assistant Dean of Student and Professional Affairs, School of Pharmacy; Director of Interprofessional Education, School of Pharmacy; Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineCardiometabolic,Diabetes,Medical Cannabis,Obesity,Public Health
Dr. Reece is the Assistant Dean for Student and Professional Affairs, Director of Interprofessional Education, and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, all with the PCOM Georgia School of Pharmacy. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Mercer University and completed a community pharmacy residency program with both Mercer University and The Kroger Company. Dr. Reece holds board certification in ambulatory care and advanced diabetes management. She served on the Board of Directors and as Treasurer of the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists. She serves as Chair of the Endocrine and Metabolism PRN of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy and Chair of the Advocacy Committee for ADCES. She also serves as core faculty, ambulatory care pharmacist and diabetes specialist with Northeast Georgia Medical Center Family Medicine Graduate Medical Education Program.
Dr. Reece has a blog, Reece's Pieces in a Diabetes World, and a YouTube channel, ReecesPieces Diabetes. She presents on diabetes and technology related topics nationally. Dr. Reece was named a 40 under 40 Pharmacist for the Georgia Pharmacy Association (2003), and presented with the Silver Shovel Award by the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce (2011). She is a Fellow of the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (2017), an Outstanding Allied Health Professional by the Healthy Hall Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce (2019), a PCOM School of Pharmacy Teacher of the Year for Pharmacy Practice (2019), a PCOM School of Pharmacy Faculty Preceptor of the Year (2022 and 2023), and a Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (2022).
Bariatric Surgery,Obesity,obesity medicine,Ozempic,Weight Loss,Weight Loss Surgery,Weight Management
Eduardo Grunvald, MD, is a board-certified obesity medicine physician. As part of UC San Diego Health's bariatric surgery team, Grunvald evaluates and manages patients before and after surgery, and helps people long-term with their health and weight loss journey. He also directs the weight management program, which includes nutrition, behavior, and lifestyle support.
He has extensive experience using medications for weight management.
As a professor in the Univeristy of California San Diego School of Medicine Department of Medicine, Grunvald is very active in teaching on topics such as metabolism, weight regulation, and treatment of obesity and weight-related medical conditions. He serves on a national committee working on standardizing obesity education in medical schools. His research interests include anti-obesity medications, obesity medicine education and bariatric surgery.
Hand and Upper Extremity,Hip Injury,joint function,Knee Injury,Orthopaedic Surgery,Orthopedics,shoulder injury,Sports Medicine
Catherine M. Robertson, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a certificate of added qualification in sports medicine who specializes in treating injuries of the shoulder, knee and hip. She uses minimally invasive techniques for restoring joint function and to treat complex ligament, tendon, cartilage and meniscus injuries. Robertson is one of the few physicians in Southern California with specialized training in hip arthroscopy (minimally invasive hip surgery) and uses this advanced technique to treat femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and labral tears of the hip.
A professor orthopaedic surgery at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, her research interests include cartilage restoration and biology, sports injuries, and biomechanics of the hip and shoulder. She has published a number of articles related to these topics, presented at national meetings, and authored several book chapters.
Robertson is the head team physician for the San Diego Padres and the lead orthopedic surgeon for the San Diego Seals. She is also a team physician for the UC San Diego Tritons. She was an associate team physician for the San Diego Chargers. A former athlete herself, she has worked with professional, collegiate, and high school athletes and has a keen interest in the prevention and treatment of sports injuries.
Injury Prevention,Sports Injuries,Sports Medicine,team physicians
Kenneth S. Taylor, MD, is a board-certified family medicine doctor who specializes in sports medicine. His expertise includes diagnosing, treating, and preventing athletic injuries. Dr. Taylor has a particular interest in using musculoskeletal ultrasound to perform diagnostic and therapeutic treatments. He also provides primary care for patients of all ages, including preventive care and treatment of acute and chronic diseases.
Taylor is a San Diego Padres team physician, serving as its lead primary care physician. He is an associate team physician for the San Diego Seals and a team physician for the UC San Diego Tritons. He is also a physician for Athletes Saving Athletes and San Diego Sports Innovators. Additionally, he is medical director for the International Surfing Association, developing medical protocols and providing event coverage at the World Surfing Games in places like Tahiti, Portugal, and Costa Rica.
As director of the Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Program at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, Taylor leads the program's efforts to achieve the highest possible levels of excellence in teaching, research, and patient care. As a professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, he instructs medical students, residents, and fellows, and performs clinical research trials.
Meng Huang, MD
Neurosurgeon Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Houston Methodist Academic Institute
Houston Methodistdisc replacement ,Robotic Spine Surgery,Spinal Fusion,Spine Surgery
Dr. Meng Huang
Dr. Meng Huang completed his medical training at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and a neurosurgery residency at Houston Methodist. His specialization in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery resulted in a post-residency fellowship in the University of Miami Neurosurgery Spine Fellowship program. His clinical areas of expertise include endoscopic, awake and robotic spine surgery; disc replacement; adult scoliosis surgery; image guided spine surgery; spinal decompression; spinal fusion; and others. His research interests include longterm clinical outcomes of endoscopic spinal decompression and efficacy of endoscopic lumbar fusion.
Asher Marks, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Hematology/Oncology); Director, Pediatric Neuro-Oncology
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer HospitalChildhood Cancer,Neuro-oncology,Oncology,Pediatric Cancer,Pediatrics
Rod Mackie, Ph.D.
Professor of Microbiology
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaignanaerobic fermentation,antibiotic resistance genes,Archaea,Biofuel Production,gut microbiomes,Microbial Ecology,Microbiology,Microbiome
Dr. Roderick Mackie is advancing animal health, biofuel production, and food safety through his research in microbiology. His work focuses on anaerobic microbiology and fermentations, molecular microbial ecology in gut ecosystems, degradation of plant cell wall polymers and biomass, nitrogen metabolism, anaerobic waste digestion, and antibiotic resistance genes.
Affiliations:
Mackie is a professor in the Department of Animal Sciences, part of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Mackie is also affiliated with the Division of Nutritional Sciences in ACES and the Carl R. Woese Institute of Genomic Biology.
Artificial Intelligence (AI),Ethical AI,health care innovation
Michael J. Pencina, PhD, is Duke Health's chief data scientist and serves as vice dean for data science, director of Duke AI Health, and professor of biostatistics and bioinformatics at the Duke University School of Medicine. His work bridges the fields of data science, health care, and AI, and builds upon Duke’s national leadership in trustworthy AI.
Dr. Pencina is an internationally recognized authority in the evaluation of AI tools and algorithms. Guideline groups rely on his work to advance best practices for the application of algorithms in clinical medicine. He is actively involved in the design, conduct, and analysis of clinical studies with a focus on novel and efficient designs and applications of machine learning for medical decision support. He interacts frequently with investigators from academic and industry institutions as well as regulatory officials from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Dr. Pencina partners with key leaders to develop data science strategies for Duke Health that span and connect academic research and clinical care. As vice dean for data science, he develops and implements quantitative science strategies to support the School of Medicine’s missions in education and training, laboratory and clinical science, and data science.
He co-founded and co-chairs Duke Health’s Algorithm-Based Clinical Decision Support (ABCDS) Oversight Committee and serves as co-director of Duke’s Collaborative to Advance Clinical Health Equity (CACHE). He spearheads Duke’s role as a founding partner of the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) whose mission is to increase trustworthiness of AI by developing guidelines to drive high-quality health care through the adoption of credible, fair, and transparent health AI systems.
Ryan Tobiasz, Psy.D.
Program Director and Associate Professor, Forensic Mental Health Leadership
Adler UniversitySchizophrenia,Self-harming Behaviors
Mental health needs within the forensic, correctional, and criminal justice systems continue to rise, as evidenced by some cities and states developing co-responder programs – pairing officers with behavioral health clinicians during emergency calls. It is estimated that approximately 20% of jail inmates today have a serious mental illness (based on a 2009 study published in Psychiatric Services). Historically, access to mental health care for those in correctional and criminal justice systems has been limited, something Ryan Tobiasz, Psy.D., LPC, is focused on changing through his academic work and research.
Dr. Tobiasz implemented and facilitated the first evidence-based practice treatment groups, including Illness Management and Recovery and Social Skills Training for Schizophrenia, during his time with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. He also co-facilitated Dialectical Behavioral Therapy treatment groups for those who engaged in significant self-harmful behavior. He has given numerous professional presentations and has trained correctional staff members on topics including suicide prevention, ethical dilemmas within correctional facilities, cultural competency, and working with offenders with mental illness.
His teaching, research, and clinical work strive to address the challenges associated with jails and prisons increasingly becoming mental health facilities. Dr. Tobiasz’s primary research includes evidence-based practice for individuals with schizophrenia.
Dr. Tobiasz earned his Psy.D. in clinical psychology and a Master of Arts in forensic psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. He earned bachelor’s degrees in psychology, behavioral science, and law from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Prior to entering academia full-time, Dr. Tobiasz served as a psychological associate within the Wisconsin Department of Corrections at several maximum-security institutions.
Matt Hudson, Ph.D.
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignBioenergy,Bioinformatics,CRISPR,Crop Sciences,Genetics,Genomics,Soybean,Soybean Cyst Nematode
Dr. Matthew Hudson uses supercomputing and DNA sequencing to solve problems in plant, animal, and human genetics. His current research focuses on how crops are bred and on ways to treat and prevent plant, animal, and human diseases. He is particularly interested in the genetics of crop traits and the genetic and molecular interactions of soybeans with pathogens, pests, and other organisms.
More information: Hudson's research interests center on the use of high-performance computational techniques to pursue questions in genomic biology. His research program focuses on the genomic variants that control trait variation in plants, nonhuman animals and human populations, funded by grants from the NSF, DOE, and USDA as well as private companies, foundations, and commodity boards. He teaches award-winning classes at Illinois on the interface between biology and computing.
Affiliations: Hudson is a professor in the Department of Crop Sciences, part of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) at U. of I. He is also co-director of the Center for Digital Agriculture, science integration chair for the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI), and faculty affiliate at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology.
Kaiyu Guan, PhD, Princeton University
Founding Director, Agroecosystems Sustainability Center
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignAgro Ecosystem Practices,Climate,ecohydrology,Remote Sensing,smart farm
Kaiyu Guan has been on the Faculty of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign since 2016, when he arrived as a Blue Waters Professor for the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA). He is an Associate Professor in National Resources and Environmental Sciences as well as an affiliated professor in both computer science (since 2021) and informatics and geography (since 2016).
His interdisciplinary research brings together plant ecology, hydrology, biogeochemistry, and climate science satellite/airborne data, fieldwork, supercomputing, and machine learning to revolutionize how we monitor and model plant-water-nutrient interactions for agricultural ecosystems. His work aims to increase our society’s resilience and adaptability to maintain sustainability of ecosystem services, food security and water resources under the influence of climate change and anthropogenic drivers.
Dr. Guan provides solutions for real-life problems, such as large-scale crop monitoring and forecasting, water management and sustainability, and global food security. He uses satellite data, computational models, field work, and machine learning approaches to address how climate and human practices affect crop productivity, water resource availability, and ecosystem functioning.
Breast Cancer,breast cancer prevention,Cancer nutrition,Nutrition
Rachel Beller, MS, RDN, CEO & Founder of the Beller Nutritional Institute in Culver City, Calif, is a celebrity dietitian nutritionist who specializes in weight management and cancer risk reduction. A frequent guest on national television, she draws from peer-reviewed research to identify the foods and prep methods that she promotes in her books, online classes and speaking engagements, including the Living Beyond Breast Cancer community.
Her new book, SpiceRack: A Spicy Action Plan with Recipes to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk & Manage Your Weight, is designed to help women of all ages live a healthier and empowered life by explaining, in plain language, the latest scientific research on cancer and nutrition and translating that into simple recipes and quick tips for a healthier lifestyle.
Beller’s interest in nutrition for people in cancer treatment grew out of her family’s experience in the late 1990s when her father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and she found a lack of evidence-based guidance on a diet to support patients. Beller decided to conduct the research herself, working for 10 years at Cedar Sinai Medical Center and Providence St Johns in Los Angeles on the WINS trial, a low-fat diet for prevention of breast cancer recurrence.
Beller is an active resource for the Living Beyond Breast Cancer community to live healthier, nutrition-forward lives, regardless of diagnosis. She addressed LBBC’s Thriving Together 2023 Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer in April, and hosted an LBBC webinar series on “Optimizing Your Nutrition and Detoxifying your Kitchen.”
Rachel Beller is available to comment on the weight challenges people affected by breast cancer face and how an informed diet can help manage them.
Andrea Faber Taylor, Ph.D.
Teaching assistant professor
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignADHD,Child Development,Environmental Psychology,executive functioning,Horticulture,landscape design,school gardens,Self-regulation
Dr. Andrea Faber Taylor examines the effects of green schoolyards and gardens on child development. She advances our understanding of the importance of greenspace in supporting health and well-being and future stewardship of the Earth. She teaches courses on this topic, sustainable horticulture, home gardening, and planting design to support pollinators.
More information: Taylor's expertise marries horticulture with child development and psychology. She studies human dimensions of the environment and has published multiple papers on the effects of nature exposure on child self-regulation, learning, and ADHD symptoms. An international expert on the effects of greenspace, Taylor is available to discuss the topic with media.
Affiliation: Taylor is a teaching assistant professor in the Department of Crop Sciences, part of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Cindy Schipani, PhD
Professor of Business Law, Business Administration
University of Michigan Ross School of BusinessCorporate Governance
Schipani’s research focuses primarily on corporate governance, specifically on the relationship among directors, officers, shareholders, and other stakeholders and pathways for women to obtain positions of organizational leadership. Schipani teaches business law topics. She holds a BA from Michigan State University and a JD from the University of Chicago.
Computer Science,Economics,Philosophy
Page’s research focuses on the function of diversity in complex social systems, the potential for collective intelligence, and the design of institutions for meeting the challenges of a complex world. Page teaches management and organizational topics. He holds an AB from the University of Michigan, an MA from the University of Wisconsin, and an MS and PhD from Northwestern University.
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