Brief Introduction to Speakers
Brief introduction to speakers Name Expertise and Research interests Dr. Harvey Borovetz is a Distinguished Professor and former Chair (2002- 2013) in the Department of Bioengineering, Swanson School of Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh, the Robert L. Hardesty Professor in the Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, a Professor of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, a Professor – Clinical and Translational Science Institute and a University Honors College Faculty Fellow. In McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Borovetz holds Dr. Harvey Borovitz the position of Deputy Director of Artificial Organs and Medical Devices. Prof. Sonia Suchday is a clinical psychologist, chairperson of Department of Psychology, at Pace University. Prof. Suchday directs the The Heart, Mind, Spirit & The Globe Research Institute. Her work emphasizes the mind-body- spirit and culture connection and the impact of stress on the mental, physical, spiritual health of individuals; Beginning with her early studies on anger, her research incorporates effects of chronically stressful circumstances such as immigration, low socioeconomic status, resource-poor urban neighborhoods, Dr. Sonia Suchday and globalization anger and hostility. Prof. Kapur is a Senior Professor from Department of Biological Sciences at BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus. Her research interests are Genetic markers for vulnerability to chronic human diseases, screening strategies for low-cost settings, medical devices for field deployment in low resource settings and disease prevention through herbal/natural products. Prof. Kapur holds several patents, has published and/or edited several books, has published >200 peer- reviewed scientific articles, has delivered > 200 invited/keynote lectures and Dr. Suman Kapur has organized several scientific meetings, workshops and dedicated trainings.
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