Rachel Wities is an NLP Researcher at Microsoft Healthcare and Life Sciences group, and a Co-Founder of MeDS - Medical Data Science Israel community.

Rachel is a public speaker addressing Healthcare NLP challenges, and believes that understanding doctors and their needs is the key to successfully implementing AI Healthcare algorithms.

Holds an M.Sc from BIU NLP lab, and previously worked as a researcher at Zebra Medical and at PayPal.

Rachel is devoted to promoting women speaking opportunities at work and outside it: during the week she is one of the leaders of Microsoft Women Speakers program, and on Shabbat she is part of a feminist Partnership Minyan in her Jewish Orthodox community.

Loves her family, God and Oxford Comma jokes.

Rachel Wities is an NLP Researcher at Microsoft Healthcare and Life Sciences group, and a Co-Founder of MeDS - Medical Data Science Israel community. Rachel is a public speaker addressing Healthcare NLP challenges, and believes that understanding ... Show more

Since 2021, Sam Yoon has served as the Chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology and Vice-Chair of Surgical Oncology Research and Education at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. His expertise in sarcomas, stomach, and gastroesophageal junction cancers, and gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) has positioned him at the forefront of clinical trials and international medical conferences aimed at addressing the challenges of gastric cancer. This deadly disease claims over 750,000 lives annually worldwide, with more than a million new cases each year.

Renowned for his commitment to exceptional patient care, he draws a diverse patient population across the tri-state area. His contributions to medical practice earned him recognition as one of the best doctors in America from 2010 to 2011 and 2017 to 2020. He practices at the CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion in New York City, with additional offices in Bronxville, Cortland Manor, New York, and Englewood, New Jersey.

Sam obtained his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and pursued his medical degree at the University of California, San Diego. His medical training included a general surgery residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and a surgical oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, a facility designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute.

Before his tenure at Columbia, he was an attending surgeon in the Division of Gastric and Mixed Tumors at Memorial Sloan Kettering. He held a professorship at Weill Cornell Medical College. He also served as an associate professor at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School before moving to his current positions in 2012.

A minimally invasive robotic surgery leader, he has performed over 300 procedures, including sophisticated robotic gastrectomies. This advanced surgical approach uses smaller incisions and the latest robotic technology to enhance surgical precision and reduce recovery times. His academic output is substantial, with over 150 original research articles, book chapters, and reviews. He is also actively involved in leading-edge research funded by organizations like Stand Up To Cancer and the DeGregorio Family Foundation for Gastric and Esophageal Cancer Research, focusing on developing early diagnostic tests and innovative treatments.

Through his clinical and research endeavors, Dr. Sam Yoon continues to impact the field of surgical oncology significantly, demonstrating unwavering dedication to improving patient outcomes and advancing medical knowledge.

Since 2021, Sam Yoon has served as the Chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology and Vice-Chair of Surgical Oncology Research and Education at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. His expertise in sarcomas, stomach, and gastroesophageal juncti... Show more

Hamid Alam, MD’s affiliations with leading medical institutions exemplify his dedication to utilizing his extensive knowledge and skills to enhance patient outcomes. Outside of his professional endeavors, he nurtures a passion for exploring the natural and historical wonders of the world. This pursuit enriches his understanding of the global community and its diverse cultures.

Complementing his professional and personal pursuits is his active engagement in philanthropy. His dedication to charitable activities, both locally and internationally, underscores his commitment to leveraging his skills and resources to make a meaningful impact on the lives of the underserved, embodying the spirit of compassion and altruism that defines the medical profession.

Thus, Hamid embodies a rare blend of professional excellence, academic dedication, and compassionate service, marking him as a distinguished figure in his field and an inspiring role model for both current and future generations of healthcare professionals.

Hamid Alam, MD’s affiliations with leading medical institutions exemplify his dedication to utilizing his extensive knowledge and skills to enhance patient outcomes. Outside of his professional endeavors, he nurtures a passion for exploring the natur... Show more

Mario Birkholz ist Professor für Bioelektronik an der Technischen Universität Berlin und Leiter des Joint Lab Bioelectronics IHP/TUB, das vom IHP und der TU Berlin in 2012 gegründet wurde. Als ausgebildeter Physiker kam er 2004 ans IHP, dem Leibniz-Institut für innovative Mikroelektronik, wo er seitdem an den Anwendungen der Halbleiterphysik in Biotechnologie und Medizin arbeitet.
Seine Forschungsarbeiten fokussieren sich auf die Manipulation biologischer Zellen mit elektrischen Effekten sowie auf medizinische Sensoren und Implantate. Diese technischen Entwicklungen führten ihn auf die Frage der Privatheit von Gesundheitsdaten. Seine Aktivitäten betreffen deshalb zunehmend Fragen der nachhaltigen Digitalisierung und des Datenschutzes.

Mario Birkholz ist Professor für Bioelektronik an der Technischen Universität Berlin und Leiter des Joint Lab Bioelectronics IHP/TUB, das vom IHP und der TU Berlin in 2012 gegründet wurde. Als ausgebildeter Physiker kam er 2004 ans IHP, dem Leibniz-... Show more

Dana Weaver is a leadership and workforce solutions consultant, coach, and speaker who works with healthcare and aging services executives, to improve their leadership around workforce. Dana focuses on driving retention, landing quality employees and developing leaders to maximize unparalleled service and profit in your organization – even if it feels like a pipe dream today.

With over 25 years in the senior living space, Dana is a proven leader who has trained hundreds of individuals on leadership and workforce solutions.

Her most recent role was focused on workforce and leadership at LeadingAge Kansas, an association of nonprofit aging services providers in Kansas. She was an integral part of creating the Center for Leadership.

She is a former nursing home administrator and is passionate about solving workforce problems in this space to create a sustainable future for anyone who may need these services in the future.

She received her bachelor’s degree in business management from Kansas State University and a Masters in nonprofit administration from MidAmerica Nazarene University.

She lives in Topeka, Kansas with her husband, two girls, and two fur babies.

Dana Weaver is a leadership and workforce solutions consultant, coach, and speaker who works with healthcare and aging services executives, to improve their leadership around workforce. Dana focuses on driving retention, landing quality employees and... Show more

Brian is a passionate product development leader dedicated to building simple and elegant solutions that can deliver high-impact product design and best-in-class customer experiences.
Brian is a Group Product Manager at USANA, a wellness company navigating the digital transformation of the ever-changing landscape of direct sales. Through his time at USANA, Brian has led key micro-services strategies that create simple pathways for thoughtful digital product development across multiple teams. With over 10 years of product management experience, Brian leads his teams to break normal processes and find the right solutions, not just the easiest solutions.

Brian is a passionate product development leader dedicated to building simple and elegant solutions that can deliver high-impact product design and best-in-class customer experiences. Brian is a Group Product Manager at USANA, a wellness company nav... Show more

I am a dynamic and accomplished technology professional with a profound impact on both the corporate and healthcare technology sectors. My career embodies a passion for innovative problem-solving, strategic planning, and a relentless focus on customer satisfaction.

With a foundation built at Vertafore, Amazon and Booster, I honed my skills in program management, international expansion, and process improvement on a global scale. My expertise in Agile methodologies and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) allowed me to lead successful initiatives that spanned continents and industries. I excelled in managing international expansions, implementing scalable solutions, and mitigating risks, all while improving the overall customer experience.

My journey continued at neuro42, a MedTech startup where I brought my seasoned skills to the healthcare sector. Here, I am leading efforts and directing programs that directly impact patient care. My deep knowledge of technical processes and my commitment to excellence drive process improvements that enhance patient outcomes and experiences.

As a client-focused professional, I've cultivated lasting relationships in both corporate and healthcare settings, consistently exceeding expectations and ensuring successful deployment of solutions.
My collaborative spirit has been pivotal, facilitating seamless teamwork across diverse groups to foster innovation and achieve collective goals.

My ability to leverage my diverse skill set and experience to drive innovation, improve healthcare, and contribute to organizational growth sets me apart in the technology landscape.

I am a dynamic and accomplished technology professional with a profound impact on both the corporate and healthcare technology sectors. My career embodies a passion for innovative problem-solving, strategic planning, and a relentless focus on custome... Show more

Cedric is an experienced technologist, specializing in serverless and container technology.
Cedric currently works for Microsoft EMEA as a Cloud Solutions Architect and Advanced Cloud Expert serverless.
He constantly works with customers across multiple industries as their trusted tech advisor, helping them optimize their cloud infrastructure and applications using Microsoft technologies.
His true passion lies within Healthcare IT and integration, using technology to improve healthcare processes and integration.

Cedric is an experienced technologist, specializing in serverless and container technology. Cedric currently works for Microsoft EMEA as a Cloud Solutions Architect and Advanced Cloud Expert serverless. He constantly works with customers across mul... Show more

Samuel Marks, PhD is a Research Fellow at the Harvard Medical School. Aiming to facilitate mass-screening for blinding eye diseases, he has developed inexpensive medical devices and automated diagnostic tools (AI). All devices will be distributed at his own expense, with device blueprints, software, and data open-sourced and in the public domain; funded via his [unrelated to medicine] software-engineering consultancy.

Samuel Marks, PhD is a Research Fellow at the Harvard Medical School. Aiming to facilitate mass-screening for blinding eye diseases, he has developed inexpensive medical devices and automated diagnostic tools (AI). All devices will be distributed at ... Show more

Vicky Fieschel is a registered nurse and has been in the healthcare industry for 26 years. Her background includes critical care, management, and long-term care. She served as a manager for ICU and PCU for five years throughout the COVID pandemic but is currently the Restorative Care Coordinator for her facility's community living center. She serves as an adjunct facility educator for various programs throughout her organization. She believes that providing ongoing continuing education to nursing is essential to ensure the growth and development of the profession.

She had her Associate Degree in Applied Science in Nursing at Mountain Empire Community College, Bachelor of Nursing from the University of Virginia College at Wise and Master of Science in Nursing degrees from University of Phoenix. She is currently enrolled in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Old Dominion University. She is a registered nurse and is Six Sigma Lean Yellow belt certified. She holds a certificate in Health Informatics from American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA). She is currently the co-chair for the Professional Practice and Quality Council. She is a member of the American Nurses Association and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society.

When she’s not taking care of patients, she loves to travel with her husband and read. She helped to coordinate a large medical mission, over 20 years ago, in southwest Virginia that continues to operate providing services for the underserved. She is a lifelong learner and loves to educate herself on anything new and upcoming in the world of nursing.

Vicky Fieschel is a registered nurse and has been in the healthcare industry for 26 years. Her background includes critical care, management, and long-term care. She served as a manager for ICU and PCU for five years throughout the COVID pandemic but... Show more

Certificate, Endodontics | Long Beach VA Hospital, 2015

DDS | UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry, 2007

BS | Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 2004

Dr. Loggins earned her Certificate in Endodontics in 2015 after practicing as a general dentist for 6 years. After 8 years of private practice in Houston, she joined the UT Health School of Dentistry Department of Endodontics. Dr. Loggins continues to practice part-time in the public sector, as well. She is a member of the American Academy of Endodontics and is a board-eligible candidate of the American Board of Endodontics

Certificate, Endodontics | Long Beach VA Hospital, 2015 DDS | UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry, 2007 BS | Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 2004 Dr. Loggins earned her Certificate in Endodontics in 2015 after practicing as ... Show more

I am a general dentist and assistant professor at Texas A&M College of Dentistry. My focus is on restorative dentistry and on the mental health and wellness of our students.

I am a general dentist and assistant professor at Texas A&M College of Dentistry. My focus is on restorative dentistry and on the mental health and wellness of our students. Show more

Jinhwan is R / Shiny developer with background in bioinformatics. He has dedicated his career to crafting data products using R and Shiny across diverse industries as a Data Scientist.

Currently, He is a key contributor at Zarathu, where he specializes in developing R packages and Shiny applications for medical research. His role also extends to educating individuals on optimizing their data utilization and crafting informative articles.

His expertise extends to cutting-edge topics, as he has recently delivered presentations on the innovative use of web assembly and github for Shiny applications.

Jinhwan is R / Shiny developer with background in bioinformatics. He has dedicated his career to crafting data products using R and Shiny across diverse industries as a Data Scientist. Currently, He is a key contributor at Zarathu, where he specia... Show more

Dr. Patricia Maani Fogelman is the Medical Director of the Department of Palliative Medicine for Mount Nittany Health/Mount Nittany Medical Center. Prior to MNMC she was System Medical Director of Palliative Care for an integrated, 5-hospital rural health system in northern Pennsylvania where key accomplishments under her leadership included: tripling of consult volume/improved reach of palliative care services across inpatient and outpatient domains, reduced length of stay, near-100% rates of advanced directive/goals of care discussion. She was the clinician leader who authored then implemented the system's COVID-19 Crisis Standards of Care Policy, Scarce Resource Algorithm and she was a frontline COVID response partner with ED and ICU teams. In addition, she recruited the clinical research protocol EXIT COVID-19 clinical trial to the organization.

Dr. Fogelman spent 12 years at Geisinger Health System, in the divisions of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine as well as Palliative Medicine and eight years before that at Columbia University Medical Center's Dept of Cardiothoracic Transplant.
At Geisinger, she launched the nation’s first Pulmonary-Palliative Clinic for advanced lung disease management and helped established a system wide Task Force for advanced illness planning. Her Pulmonary-Palliative Clinic model is now utilized at several academic advanced lung failure programs.

Dr. Fogelman is a member of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) national roundtable for Supporting and Sustaining the workforce to care for people with serious illness. She is an avid national educator and advocate for Palliative medicine and advanced lung disease, authoring numerous publications for the Oxford University Press’ Palliative Care series, co-author of the joint society taskforce for the American Thoracic Society Policy Statement - “Palliative Care Early in the Care Continuum among Patients with Respiratory Disease,” (formalized as a national ATS policy Sept 2022), Vice-chair/Society for Critical Care Medicine Clinical Policy Task Force on Guidelines for End of Life Care in ICU. She is an Assistant Professor at Columbia University and host of “Pulmonary-Palliative Care for Advanced Lung Disease,” a podcast with the American Thoracic Society. Most recently, she joined the Board of Directors for Pennsylvania Pink Zone, the breast cancer philanthropy of the Penn State Lady Lions Basketball team.

Dr. Fogelman received her BA at SUNY Geneseo, her BSN and MSN at Pace University/Pleasantville NY campus and her Doctorate at Columbia University. Her clinical interests include the intersection of Palliative and Pulmonary Medicine for advanced lung failure, dementia, & cancer related symptom management. She has been an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Columbia University for nearly 20 years and she is core faculty for the Palliative Care post graduate program. She is the winner of the 2023 Nightingale Society's DNP of The Year.

Dr. Patricia Maani Fogelman is the Medical Director of the Department of Palliative Medicine for Mount Nittany Health/Mount Nittany Medical Center. Prior to MNMC she was System Medical Director of Palliative Care for an integrated, 5-hospital rural h... Show more

AJala Marvellous is a data scientist and a Machine Learning Engineer with over 2 years of experience in the AI/ML space with experience building, deploying and maintaining models in classical Machine Learning, Computer vision and Natural Language Processing. He is a recent graduate of the University of Lagos with a bachelors degree in Pharmacy. He is a Machine Learning researcher with interest in application of machine learning in healthcare and drug discovery and has had the opportunity of sharing his research at top ML Conferences like Deep Learning Indaba. He is a member of communities like Cohere for ai (a non profit open research lab) and Sisonke Biotik (a community of machine learning engineers and researchers focused of application of AI to healthcare challenges in Africa by Africans).

AJala Marvellous is a data scientist and a Machine Learning Engineer with over 2 years of experience in the AI/ML space with experience building, deploying and maintaining models in classical Machine Learning, Computer vision and Natural Language Pro... Show more

Que'Ana-Olaiya is a Holistic Life Coach & Wellness Practitioner, where she coaches individuals and corporations to create a successful wellness business. She has share for "O, The Oprah Magazine," DOVE Beauty, NYJD Jeans, & Amazon.

Que'Ana-Olaiya is a Holistic Life Coach & Wellness Practitioner, where she coaches individuals and corporations to create a successful wellness business. She has share for "O, The Oprah Magazine," DOVE Beauty, NYJD Jeans, & Amazon. Show more

Incident Response & Threat Hunting Engineer with experience in large and small health systems. My background also includes Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, and a love for hacking and breaking things. Enjoy going to jam band concerts all over the globe!

Incident Response & Threat Hunting Engineer with experience in large and small health systems. My background also includes Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, and a love for hacking and breaking things. Enjoy going to jam band concerts al... Show more

Rebecca’s passion for mindful leadership blossomed in Fall 2019 while working on wellness initiatives and learning about mindful leadership practices at the Office of School Health in NYC. That Fall, she attended the Mindful Leader Summit and began researching mindful leadership in depth to inform her work and career path. She wrote her master’s thesis on using mindful leadership to create mindful healthcare workplaces, enhancing the well-being of healthcare professionals and improving patient care.

At the University of Rochester, she practices mindful leadership in her efforts to support student mental well-being through innovative health education. In this role, she directs the Mindful University Project, promoting a mindful campus culture. She directs the Mindful Professor Training Program, works to develop contemplative spaces at each school, teaches meditation workshops, silent retreats, as well as leads workshops on mindfulness, self-compassion, and yoga.

Rebecca’s passion for mindful leadership blossomed in Fall 2019 while working on wellness initiatives and learning about mindful leadership practices at the Office of School Health in NYC. That Fall, she attended the Mindful Leader Summit and began r... Show more

Data analyst with experience in Bioinformatics and Clinical Trials

Data analyst with experience in Bioinformatics and Clinical Trials Show more

Rudi Schmidt currently serves as COO at the Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi. The institute builds its work on the rise of new biomolecular data classes, innovative diagnostic possibilities, and the dawn of an artificial intelligence century. As a precision medicine institute its purpose is to provide precise, predictive, preventive and data-driven care and research focused on lifestyle, longevity and performance for both individuals and populations.

Before IHLAD he served as CEO at !mmunetrue, a company that analyzes immunological patterns across diseases and treatments as humans respond systemically to environment, diseases, and treatments. Immunological real-world data have many use cases when curated, analyzed and provided by using artificial intelligence.

Rudi Schmidt also spent 15 years at Asklepios Hospitals, the 2nd largest hospital chain in Europe, the last 7 years as EVP Precision Medicine, and as CEO of several Asklepios affiliates, including a metagenome company and a provider of RWD and R&D.

Rudi Schmidt currently serves as COO at the Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi. The institute builds its work on the rise of new biomolecular data classes, innovative diagnostic possibilities, and the dawn of an artificial intelligence century.... Show more

Fastlege, spesialist i allmennmedisin, Ph.d med tittel "Lesbisk selvtillit - lesbisk helse"
Leder av legeforeningens Norsk forening for allmennmedisin (NFA) Fagruppe for lesbisk, homofil, bifil og trans (LHBT) helse

Fastlege, spesialist i allmennmedisin, Ph.d med tittel "Lesbisk selvtillit - lesbisk helse" Leder av legeforeningens Norsk forening for allmennmedisin (NFA) Fagruppe for lesbisk, homofil, bifil og trans (LHBT) helse Show more

Lisa McCann is a registered dietitian and proud alumni of the University of Minnesota. She is currently a Sustainable Nutrition manager with Midwest Dairy and has worked for the past seventeen years on behalf of dairy farmers to share their farm-to-table story and why dairy is good for the body and good for the planet. Her job has always focused on building relationships with schools and a variety of health, wellness, and sustainability partners sharing innovative research in dairy nutrition and provide solutions for today’s health-conscious student, wellness partner, and consumer. Lisa lives in the Twin Cities with her husband of over 31 years and has two married adult sons and a granddaughter who brings so much joy! She enjoys reading, walking, and home improvement projects in her spare time.

Lisa McCann is a registered dietitian and proud alumni of the University of Minnesota. She is currently a Sustainable Nutrition manager with Midwest Dairy and has worked for the past seventeen years on behalf of dairy farmers to share their farm-to-... Show more

Hi, I'm Sharlene Gumbs, a passionate CEO & Founder of Phoenix Recovery & Wellness, dedicated to revolutionizing mental health treatment and education across organizations and for individuals. With over 15 years as a social worker and psychotherapist, I’ve developed a deep understanding of the psychological and emotional complexities facing diverse populations in various settings.

Hi, I'm Sharlene Gumbs, a passionate CEO & Founder of Phoenix Recovery & Wellness, dedicated to revolutionizing mental health treatment and education across organizations and for individuals. With over 15 years as a social worker and psychotherapist,... Show more

Vincent Goris builds bridges between IT and Business. As a consultant he has experience in BI, Data Science and Data exchange, predominantly in the healthcare field. Vincent is always on the lookout for new ways to help data make an impact in an organisation, while carefully considering unwanted side effects, which are of great concern for healthcare.

Vincent Goris builds bridges between IT and Business. As a consultant he has experience in BI, Data Science and Data exchange, predominantly in the healthcare field. Vincent is always on the lookout for new ways to help data make an impact in an orga... Show more

I am Basil Ghali, blending my skills as a writer, project manager, and photographer right in the heart of Detroit, Michigan. My journey to a fulfilling career is built upon a diverse educational foundation and a commitment to hard work. I have a deep-seated aim to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector, guiding my steps and shaping my professional trajectory.

My Educational Path:

My academic adventures began in earnest when I earned my General Educational Development (GED) certificate in 2009. This early milestone was crucial, laying down the solid groundwork needed for my future pursuits and setting the stage for my career development.

In 2013, I took a significant leap into the healthcare world, completing a certification course with the American Heart Association. This step was more than just a professional achievement; it was a declaration of my dedication to improving my skills and deepening my understanding of healthcare.

Professional Development:

My career has been characterized by an unwavering pursuit of knowledge and skill enhancement. I have always sought out additional educational opportunities, whether in academic institutions or through professional experiences, to stay in tune with the dynamic field of healthcare. This commitment to continuous learning has been key to my growth and ongoing success.

My dedication to lifelong learning reflects my ambition to constantly advance my capabilities and contribute significantly to the field of healthcare. Staying updated on the latest developments and innovations in healthcare is a commitment I take seriously. My dedication to personal and professional growth not only positions me as a committed player in the healthcare industry but also serves as an inspiration to others looking to make a meaningful difference.

I am Basil Ghali, blending my skills as a writer, project manager, and photographer right in the heart of Detroit, Michigan. My journey to a fulfilling career is built upon a diverse educational foundation and a commitment to hard work. I have a deep... Show more

A PedsOne Senior Billing Specialist and Team Lead, Heidi is a seasoned health care reimbursement professional whose career is rooted in clinical training, and complimented by over 17 years of extensive experience in all facets of revenue cycle management. Heidi has supported several large and complex independent pediatric practices, and has mentored her billing teams toward high performance and quality results. In a consulting role, Heidi has successfully implemented improvement measures for several pediatric practices, including practice startups.

A PedsOne Senior Billing Specialist and Team Lead, Heidi is a seasoned health care reimbursement professional whose career is rooted in clinical training, and complimented by over 17 years of extensive experience in all facets of revenue cycle manage... Show more

Megan Shen is a social psychologist and an Associate Professor at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. She received her PhD from Baylor University, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and faculty appointment at the Center for Research on End-of-Life Care at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. She is a leading expert on death, dying, and grief and with that hope, resilience, and coping. She has expertise in health communication and decision-making, looking at how our cultural and social environments influence how we interpret information and make decisions. Much of her research focuses on understanding and developing tools to support patients and families in making informed healthcare decisions at the end of life and coping with advanced illness. Central to her work is understanding how to find resilience, hope, and meaning in the face of challenging realities.

Dr. Shen has received multiple grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for her innovative work on supporting patients facing terminal illness, and she has consulted for Fortune 100 companies and industry leaders. Her work has appeared in multiple outlets such as the Huffington Post, USA Today, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and the Hill Reporter. She is a regular contributor to Harvard's Bill of Health blog and has her own column titled "How to Grow Hope" at Psychology today. She has appeared on NPR and CBS News Los Angeles (KCAL).

Her mission in life and in her work is to find the "Light in the wound," or the hope in the hard places of life which we all face. Subscribe to her newsletter around this topic of applying scientific frameworks to find good in the hard things in life: https://meganshen.substack.com/

Author/speaker/consultant website: https://www.meganjshen.com
Fred Hutch website: https://www.fredhutch.org/en/faculty-lab-directory/shen-megan.html

Megan Shen is a social psychologist and an Associate Professor at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. She received her PhD from Baylor University, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and faculty appointment at t... Show more

Michael Dershem, aka Dersh, is a seasoned business development entrepreneur who has assisted multiple ventures and attracted millions of dollars of capital. Outstanding track record in strategic business planning and development, capital and financial sourcing, multi-disciplinary problem solving, and technology development. Strong technology-transfer background from government and university research to private sector commercialization. Michael began his ‘serial entrepreneur’ career over twenty years ago. His first foray was as co-owner of RX Returns, which grew to become the largest pharmaceutical returns company in the nation. He later helped form a niche banking company, which became one of the fastest growing private companies in New Jersey. Serving as founding CEO of Pharmasset, an Emory University start-up company, successfully raised over $25 million in private equity funding and executed a $30 million research and development agreement with DuPont. The company has subsequently gone public and was acquired by Gilead Sciences for $11 Billion. Michael graduated with a BA in Economics from Dickinson College and holds an MBA as well.

Michael Dershem, aka Dersh, is a seasoned business development entrepreneur who has assisted multiple ventures and attracted millions of dollars of capital. Outstanding track record in strategic business planning and development, capital and financia... Show more

After writing my master's thesis "Federated Learning on Brain Lesion Segmentation" at TU Munich, I joined DKFZ to be a part of developing Kaapana platform. My main focus is to make the platform extensible and provide necessary tools to the community in order for them to customize Kaapana based on their needs. I also participate in research which focuses on applications of federated learning on real world medical imaging data.

After writing my master's thesis "Federated Learning on Brain Lesion Segmentation" at TU Munich, I joined DKFZ to be a part of developing Kaapana platform. My main focus is to make the platform extensible and provide necessary tools to the community ... Show more

Jesse Hackell MD FAAP had 41 years experience in private practice as a managing partner, as well as experience in a large Group-Without-Walls. He retired from clinical practice in 2022, but continues to consult on child health policy, practice management and medical malpractice. He has over 35 years experience in reviewing and testifying in medical liability matters.

Jesse Hackell MD FAAP had 41 years experience in private practice as a managing partner, as well as experience in a large Group-Without-Walls. He retired from clinical practice in 2022, but continues to consult on child health policy, practice manage... Show more