Dr. W. Robert “Bob” Taylor holds joint appointments in the Department of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine and in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University. He is a professor of Medicine and Biomedical Engineering, the Marcus Chair in Vascular Medicine, executive vice chair of the Department of Medicine, and the director of the Division of Cardiology. 

He serves as principal investigator for a five-year, $51 million Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The Emory-led Georgia CTSA, which includes partners from Georgia Tech, Morehouse, and the University of Georgia, focuses on transforming the quality and value of clinical research and translating research results into better outcomes for patients.

Dr. Taylor received his M.D., cum laude, from Harvard Medical School and his Ph.D. in Physiology from The Johns Hopkins University. After completing his Internal Medicine Training at Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Hospital in 1988, he came to the Emory University School of Medicine for subspecialty training in Cardiovascular Disease. 

Dr. Taylor's research interests are focused in the area of vascular biology with an emphasis on vascular biomechanics, inflammation, and regenerative medicine. He is also the Emory PI for the NIH-funded Georgia CTSA. Studies carried out by his group include both laboratory-based studies and translational work in humans.

Dr. Levit came to Emory in 2007 after graduating from the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine. She spent 7 years doing research and clinical training in cardiovascular disease. In 2014 she joined the faculty in the Division of Cardiology and is continuing her work on clinically translatable stem cell therapies for cardiovascular disease.

Dr. Brewster's clinical practice is focused on general vascular surgery and peripheral arterial disease, and his affiliations include Emory University Hospital and serving as section chief of vascular surgery at the Atlanta VA Healthcare System.

As a surgeon-scientist, his joint affiliations with the Atlanta Clinical and Translational Science Institute and the Wallace Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech/Emory have given him access to an exceptional pool of collaborators, and he has received a steady stream of various federal, foundation, and industry grants.

Dr. Brewster's laboratory focuses on investigations of the biomechanical mechanisms that contribute to pathologic vessel remodeling in peripheral vascular disease, develops regenerative strategies for use in ischemic tissue, and works to improve the function of patients who succumb to major amputation.

I am a rehabilitation neuroscientist keenly interested in the brain's capacity for change in response to rehabilitation after injury or in the context of disease. My work incorporates multimodal neuroimaging and neurostimulation approaches to investigate brain structure and function. The overarching aim of this work is to uncover the key neural substrates supporting motor control and motor learning to enable the design of optimal rehabilitation strategies to maximize recovery of function following neurologic injury.

Dr. Oshinski is known for his efforts at advancing the collaboration between Emory University and the Georgia Institute of Technology, as well as his dedication to advancing the technologies of MR imaging. He received his undergraduate degree from Kalamazoo College and BS, MS, and PhD from Georgia Institute of Technology. The underlying mission of his research is the application of engineering principles and technical problem-solving techniques to current clinical problems in the imaging, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular disease. His research has concentrated on developing imaging applications that directly impact disease diagnosis and patient care.

Candace C. Fleischer, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences at the Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Fleischer also holds a faculty appointment at the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University. She serves as the director of the Biomedical Spectroscopy and Imaging Laboratory.

Dr. Fleischer is a spectroscopist with formal training in physical chemistry and biomedical engineering. Her research group is highly collaborative and focused on the development of new MR spectroscopy and imaging technologies for biomedical and translational applications. 

Current projects include the development of magnetic resonance-based methods for identifying inflammatory biomarkers in malignant brain tumors; and creating new tools for non-invasively measuring brain temperature with applications in cerebrovascular and cardiovascular injury. Her laboratory is also committed to community outreach and increasing scientific literacy.

Guy Benian is a professor of cell biology and pathology in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. His research focus is on myofibril assembly and maintenance in the model genetic system, Caenorhabditis elegans; focus on the functions and structures of giant multi-domain proteins, and the mechanism by which myofibrils are attached to the muscle cell membrane and transmit force.

Steven L. Goudy, MD, MBA, professor of otolaryngology, director of pediatric otolaryngology at Emory University School of Medicine, founding director of the ACGME-accredited pediatric otolaryngology fellowship at Emory, and medical director of otolaryngology at Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta, is dedicated to providing top-level surgical care to the children of Georgia. 

His clinical practice focuses on maxillary development, Pierre Robin sequence, vascular malformations, and velopharyngeal insufficiency. Working closely with colleagues at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Georgia Institute of Technology, and other local and state entities, Dr. Goudy and his team have developed novel and innovative solutions for care delivery that have brought value to families and improved treatment for patients. 

Dr. Goudys research is focused on defining the biologic processes that guide facial formation for the development of better approaches to regenerating damaged and deficient facial bone and improving wound healing after surgery or injury. Current research projects include an NIH-funded studies to develop immunological approaches to improving oral cavity wound healing, leveraging the oral microbiome to improve oral wound healing and a project to devise cranial facial bone regeneration techniques for pediatric bone replacement procedures. 

Dr. Goudy is dedicated to international service, particularly in the areas of surgical education and delivering surgical care to children with limited access to healthcare. He has traveled globally and performed mission work for more than 20 years in such countries as Guatemala and the Philippines, providing free surgical care to patients with cleft lip and cleft palate and engaging in medical education activities.

Adam M. Klein, MD, FACS, is Willard and Lillian Hackerman Professor in Voice in the Department of Otolaryngology at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Klein serves as Director of the Emory Voice Center and as Chief of the Division of Laryngology. Board certified with the American Board of Otolaryngology, Dr. Klein's clinical specialties include general otolaryngology, laryngeal disorders and the professional voice. 

Dr. Klein is a member of the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Program at Winship Cancer Institute. He is a Fellow of The American College of Surgeons and American Laryngological Association. He holds professional memberships with American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American Broncho-Esophagological Association, and Georgia Society for Otolaryngology.

Dr. Nicholas M. Boulis is a neurosurgeon in Atlanta, Georgia and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Emory University Hospital Midtown and Grady Memorial Hospital. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and has been in practice for more than 20 years.