Dr. Kate Zhong is a geriatric psychiatrist, pharmacologist, a trailblazer in Alzheimer’s and brain health research. She is the Director of Innovation at Chamber’s Grundy Center for Transformative Neuroscience, and an adjunct professor in the Department of Brain Health, School of Integrated Health Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Dr. Kate served as the Chief…
Expertise: Neuroscience, Neurodegenerative diseases, Alzheimer’s disease, Drug development, Clinical trials, Neurotherapeutics Biography UNLV research professor Jeffrey L. Cummings is a neurologist globally recognized for his contributions to Alzheimer's research, drug development, and clinical trials. He serves as the Joy Chambers-Grundy professor of brain science and director of the Chambers-Grundy Center for Transformative Neuroscience at the…
Based in San Francisco, Maggie is a Consultant with Franklin Advisory, where she leads projects ranging from advising on the launch of new venture funds to developing strategic plans for innovation initiatives and designing investment programs. Before joining Franklin Advisory, Maggie founded a Techstars and venture-backed startup and was named to the Forbes 30 Under…
Ben serves as Vice President at ANDMORE, guiding business development and strategic initiatives for World Market Center Las Vegas, a 5M-square-foot flagship campus. He brings over 15 years of experience in the industry, with a track record of accelerating growth and cultivating high-value partnerships.
Dr. Rafael H. Kartaszyński, MBA is a serial entrepreneur, mentor, and investor with a long track record of building and scaling international companies. As an experienced founder, CTO, and CEO, he has led ventures through every stage of growth in the healthcare and IT industries, resulting in a multimillion-dollar exit and millions in funding acquired….
The Chambers-Grundy Center for Transformative Neuroscience, directed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Cummings and housed within the Department of Brain Health in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, is advancing Nevada’s leadership in Alzheimer’s disease and neurodegenerative research through data-driven discovery, biomarker development, and translational innovation. The Center integrates several major programs that bridge…
Samer Hanna, PhD Biomedical Scientist | Immunology & Cancer Biology | Drug Discovery I am a biomedical scientist with experience across academia and industry, specializing in immunology, cancer biology, and translational drug discovery. My career has spanned NIH-funded research at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Weill Cornell Medicine, as well as industry roles in…
Ph.D., Washington University, St. Louis, MO Associate Director, School of Life Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Professor, School of Life Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas RESEARCH INTERESTS: • Development of Database and Bioinformatics Tools for Biological, Agricultural and Biomedical Applications • Molecular Mechanisms Controlling Seed Dormancy and Germination, and Plant Responses to Abiotic…
Lina R. Nih is an assistant professor in UNLV’s Department of Brain Health, and the director of the Regen-Brain Laboratory (RBL) for Innovative Nanotechnologies and Stroke Recovery. Nih is an expert on brain repair and engineering concepts to develop materials specifically designed to promote, inhibit, remodel, or correct the formation of blood vessels in the…
Vance Farrow is the Healthcare Industry Specialist for the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development. He is responsible for supporting the recruitment, retention and expansion of healthcare professionals and businesses to strengthen the sector’s infrastructure within Nevada. Prior to his position with G.O.E.D., Mr. Farrow served as Chief of the Bureau of Cancer and Chronic…