The Innovator Behind AnthroTronix and Its Leading Brain and Cognitive Technologies Welcome to the high-tech world of neuroscientist, engineer, and innovator Corinna “Cori” Lathan. As Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the research and development firm, AnthroTronix, she is spearheading the development of medical technologies that are enhancing human health and performance. Currently, she and her… Learn more
Winning the Fight Against Disease With Research Griffin Rodgers is what many experts would call the consummate physician-scientist. He recognizes the formidable uphill battle he and his colleagues often wage against disease on behalf of patients, but realizes, with an irrepressible dose of optimism, that research is helping win the fight. Says Griffin: “The health… Learn more
Harold Burgess – Head, Section of Behavioral Neurogenetics, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health The natural environment presents a continuous stream of sensory stimuli that animals must quickly evaluate for an appropriate behavioral response. Two important criteria that the nervous system uses to assess stimulus salience are sensory context… Learn more
Alison Cernich, Ph.D. – Deputy Director, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute for Child Health and Human Development Dr. Alison Cernich is the Deputy Director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) at the National Institutes of Health. As Deputy Director, Dr. Cernich assists the Director in overseeing the… Learn more
Dr. Kelvin Choi is a tenure-track investigator and Acting Head of the Social and Behavioral Group at the Division of Intramural Research at the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. Behavioral health is an important factor in population health and health disparities. A particular area of concern is tobacco use. Tobacco use remains… Learn more
Antonia Zaferiou: A Dancer and Engineer Who Brings a Unique Perspective to Science Excitement! Ever since she was a young student, Antonia Zaferiou has been inspired by teachers and mentors who use their passions and creativity to motivate learning in the classroom — especially to influence students in the fundamentals of science. Today she feels… Learn more
Biologist Noah Wilson-Rich: An Advocate for Bees Demonstrates What Can Be Done to Save These Fascinating Creatures Biologist Noah Wilson-Rich is among the most ardent advocates for bees in the country, sharing his passion for beekeeping and bee health with the public — including how these creatures impact our own ecological sustainability. Bees — in… Learn more
Creating Smarter Life-Saving Drugs and Gene Therapy Through Nanobiotechnology As a researcher, Jordan Green, Ph.D. is on the front lines of creating innovative technologies and therapeutics that can directly benefit human health. Specifically, this involves employing techniques in cellular engineering and nanobiotechnology to develop effective drug and gene therapies to treat cancer and other medical conditions…. Learn more
You´ve Heard of Air Pollution, Now Let This Scientist Take You Inside the Problem of ´Plastic Smog´ Plaguing the World´s Oceans Litter from plastic bottles and other plastic-based waste represents a widespread environmental problem for the world´s oceans and other waterways. Noted researcher Marcus Eriksen is calling attention to such marine pollution — which he has… Learn more
Aaron White is the Senior Scientific Advisor to the Director at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). His areas of scientific expertise include the brain mechanisms and epidemiology of alcohol-induced memory blackouts, and the impact of alcohol and other drugs on brain function and behavior, particularly during the adolescent years. Dr. White… Learn more
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