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Alireza KhaniView profile

Associate Professor

• Transportation Engineering
• Public Transit Systems
• Network Optimization
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Alireza Khani is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo-Engineering at the University of Minnesota's College of Engineering. His research focuses on modeling the impacts of emerging technologies on public transit systems and optimizing these systems for greater efficiency and reliability. Dr. Khani actively contributes to transportation research through numerous publications and substantial grant-funded projects. Dr. Khani's research interests center on transportation engineering with a particular emphasis on public transit systems. His work utilizes network modeling and optimization techniques to integrate public transit with autonomous mobility-on-demand services and electric fleets using renewable energy. His research spans urban mobility challenges, focusing on sustainable transportation solutions that address both passenger and freight transportation needs. His work increasingly incorporates machine learning techniques to analyze travel behavior and optimize transportation networks. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on electric bus systems, autonomous mobility-on-demand services, and optimization of transit networks. The research trends show progression from traditional transit modeling to integrating cutting-edge technologies like AI algorithms and autonomous vehicles. His work addresses critical transportation challenges including last-mile connectivity, rural transit solutions, and the transition to electric fleets, with growing emphasis on data-driven approaches to transportation planning. Dr. Khani actively mentors students and seeks undergraduate researchers for software development projects related to transportation systems. His research is supported by multiple substantial grants including projects funded by the National Science Foundation and the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Current projects include MobiliSlice: A Personalized Car-sharing System for Smart Urban Mobility , Estimating Likely Mode Shift and VMT Reduction Potential using TBI Data and AI Algorithms , and Transitioning to EV Fleets: Best Practices and A Decision Tool . Dr. Khani leads the UMN Transit research group, which focuses on developing mathematical, computational, and data analytic tools to evaluate and optimize transit systems. The group's research activities center on creating innovative solutions for modern transportation challenges, particularly those involving the integration of emerging technologies with traditional public transit infrastructure. The lab maintains strong connections with transportation agencies and actively contributes to practical solutions for real-world transit problems.

Marup HossainView profile

Assistant Professor

• Economic Development
• Agricultural Policy
• Rural Sustainability
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Marup Hossain serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics within Texas Tech University's College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources. His research examines agricultural and development economics through the lens of smallholder responses to financial access, climate change, and market dynamics using advanced econometric and machine-learning methodologies. Education: Ph.D. in Applied Economics, University of Florida Master's in Economics, University of Dhaka Bachelor's in Economics, University of Dhaka Dr. Hossain's research spans Economic Development, Agricultural Policy, Rural Sustainability, Behavioral Economics, and Climate Change, with emphasis on randomized control trials and ex-post impact assessments to evaluate policy interventions. His work addresses critical questions in agricultural finance, migration patterns, and climate resilience among vulnerable populations. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2019-2025) reveals consistent focus on poverty reduction mechanisms, food security innovations, and financial inclusion across Nigeria, Bangladesh, India, and the Philippines. His methodological approach integrates machine learning for poverty prediction with rigorous impact evaluation frameworks, demonstrating particular expertise in geospatial targeting and longitudinal analysis of development interventions. No scientific awards were explicitly documented in the source materials. Dr. Hossain maintains active research partnerships with major international organizations including IFAD, UNCDF, IFPRI, World Bank, and BRAC. He actively mentors graduate students and welcomes research collaborations, typically scheduling meetings on Fridays for prospective students and academic partners seeking guidance in agricultural economics or development research.

John G. ParkView profile

Research Fellow

• Critical Care Medicine
• Sleep Medicine
• Pulmonary Disease
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Dr. John G. Park is a Research Fellow at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, specializing in Pulmonary Medicine , Sleep Medicine , and Critical Care . His work bridges clinical practice and research at Mayo Clinic's Rochester, Minnesota campus. Education : MD from Loyola University (1994), Residency at Cedars-Sinai (1997), Fellowship in Pulmonary/Critical Care (2002) and Sleep Medicine (2003) Board Certifications : Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine (2009) Research spans critical care outcomes , ventilator-induced lung injury , and Pneumocystis carinii lifecycle . Publications focus on cardiogenic shock epidemiology , PAC utility , and congenital heart disease in ICU . Awards include DOM Humanitarian Award (2024), Internal Medicine Teaching Recognition (2023), and multiple Mayo Clinic Education Honors (2010-2023). Professional leadership roles: Chair of Safety IPE Workgroup , Executive Member of Global Critical Care Collaboration , and Education Committee member at American Academy of Sleep Medicine .

• Environmental Law
• Urban Environmental Policy
• Environmental Justice
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Heidi Gorovitz Robertson serves as the Steven W. Percy Endowed Professor of Law and Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University College of Law, where she has been a faculty member since 1995. She additionally holds a joint appointment with the Environmental Studies faculty at the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs, reflecting her interdisciplinary expertise in urban environmental governance. Her educational credentials include a BA from Tufts University (1985), JD from University of Wisconsin (1990), LLM from Columbia University (1995), and JSD from Columbia University (2002). Prior to academia, she practiced environmental law at Pillsbury, Madison & Sutro in San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Professor Robertson's research centers on urban environmental justice , land access rights , and energy regulation , with particular focus on demographic disparities in environmental risk exposure, brownfields redevelopment, and hydraulic fracturing policy. Her scholarship critically examines municipal authority in environmental matters, comparing Scandinavian and European approaches to public land access while analyzing Ohio's regulatory framework for oil and gas development. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent engagement with local governance challenges in environmental regulation, particularly regarding shale development, pipeline routing, and municipal responses to state preemption. Her work demonstrates evolving focus from theoretical environmental ethics toward practical regulatory solutions for urban communities facing energy extraction conflicts. Her distinguished recognition includes: 2013 Wilson G. Stapleton Award for Faculty Excellence 2013 McNair Scholars Mentor of the Year Fulbright Senior Specialist appointment at Uppsala University (2009) Multiple University Faculty Merit Recognition Awards (2005, 2008, 2010) Professor Robertson has provided substantial institutional leadership as Associate Dean for Academic Enrichment (2009-2014) and through external service on the Clean Air Conservancy Board of Trustees (1999-2007) and Ohio Lake Erie Commission's Blue Ribbon Task Force. Her mentorship of McNair Scholars exemplifies commitment to undergraduate research development in environmental justice. Her affiliation with the Levin College of Urban Affairs facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration on urban sustainability initiatives, connecting legal scholarship with practical urban planning challenges in Cleveland and beyond.

Antonis AntoniouView profile

Professor

• Cancer Risk Prediction
• Genetic Epidemiology
• Breast Cancer
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Professor Antonis Antoniou is a Professor of Cancer Risk Prediction at the University of Cambridge, working within the Department of Public Health and Primary Care in the School of Clinical Medicine. He serves as Director of the Centre For Cancer Genetic Epidemiology and leads the CRUK Cancer Data Driven Detection (CD3) national strategic initiative. His educational background includes Actuarial Science from the London School of Economics, an MPhil in Mathematical Statistics, and a PhD in Genetic Epidemiology, all from the University of Cambridge. He was awarded a CRUK Senior Cancer Research Fellowship in 2009, appointed Reader in 2013, and became Professor of Cancer Risk Prediction in 2017. Professor Antoniou's research focuses on improving cancer risk stratification through multifactorial algorithms using epidemiological, genomic, clinical and demographic data. His work includes characterizing cancer risks for genetically susceptible individuals (particularly BRCA1/2, PALB2, RAD51C, and RAD51D mutation carriers), identifying novel cancer risk factors, and developing clinical tools like the BOADICEA risk prediction algorithm implemented in the CanRisk tool. His research portfolio encompasses major initiatives including the CD3 Initiative, CanRisk Programme, Consortium of Investigators of Modifiers of BRCA1/2 (CIMBA), EMBRACE study, CANGENE-CANVAR, and RREDD-EHR. These projects collectively aim to revolutionize cancer risk understanding and enable early cancer interception through data-driven approaches. CRUK Senior Cancer Research Fellowship (2009) Professor Antoniou has been instrumental in developing risk prediction models that integrate genetic, epidemiological, and clinical factors to enable personalized cancer screening and prevention strategies. His work bridges the gap between complex genomic data and clinical implementation, with particular emphasis on breast and ovarian cancer risk assessment. He has lectured on the MPhil in Epidemiology and MPhil in Population Health Sciences since 2010, serving as Academic Course Director for the MPhil in Epidemiology (2016-2021) and academic theme lead for epidemiology (2021-2023).

• Palliative Care
• End-of-Life Care
• Multimorbidity
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Dr. Simon Etkind serves as an Assistant Professor in Palliative Care at the University of Cambridge's School of Clinical Medicine and holds a clinical position as Consultant in Palliative Medicine at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. He co-leads the PELiCam Palliative and End of Life Care Research Group within the Department of Public Health and Primary Care, focusing on improving care for individuals with complex multimorbidities and frailty through integrated clinical-academic practice. His educational foundation includes an MB BChir and PhD from King's College London (KCL), establishing dual expertise in clinical medicine and research methodology. This training underpins his current work bridging patient care, medical education, and population health research. Etkind's research program centers on navigating uncertainty in advanced illness trajectories, particularly among older adults with frailty and multimorbidity. He investigates how prognostic uncertainties impact patient care experiences and outcomes, developing strategies to enhance communication and decision-making in ambiguous clinical scenarios. His work spans palliative care integration, symptom management, and ethical considerations in end-of-life care, with emphasis on vulnerable populations often excluded from traditional service models. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent focus on uncertainty management across diverse contexts—from community nursing roles to assisted dying debates—with methodological rigor combining qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches. Key trends include reframing palliative care needs assessment beyond prognosis, addressing specialty-specific research barriers, and developing practical tools for uncertainty navigation in clinical practice. Scientific recognition includes: Marlow Prize (2023) for pioneering research on virtual reality applications reducing pain and anxiety in acute hospital palliative care settings As an educator, Etkind contributes to medical student teaching at Cambridge and mentors through the UK Palliative Trainees Research Collaborative (UK-PRC), which he co-founded to build national research capacity. His leadership has facilitated over 100 study sites across the UK, fostering a sustainable infrastructure for palliative care innovation. Current projects address prognostic communication, global palliative care needs, and equitable service access. The PELiCam research group functions as an interdisciplinary hub driving evidence-based improvements in palliative care delivery, with active projects spanning community care models, symptom management protocols, and policy-relevant analyses of population needs.

Andre Van ZundertView profile

Professor

• Airway Management
• Regional Anaesthesia
• Obstetric Anaesthesia
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Professor André Van Zundert is the Chair of Anaesthesiology at the University of Queensland , leading the Royal Brisbane Clinical Unit and the Centre for Excellence & Innovation in Anaesthesia . He holds an Honorary Professor position at the Queensland Brain Institute , where he investigates anaesthesia reversal agents targeting neurotransmission receptors. Doctoral Diploma of Medicine from Catholic University of Leuven Doctor of Philosophy from Leiden University Masters (Coursework) from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Royal College of Anaesthetists certification His research spans airway management , regional anaesthesia , obstetric anaesthesia , and medical education . Recent work focuses on videolaryngoscopy implementation , anaesthesia reversal mechanisms , and immune responses to blood transfusions . Collaborations with the van Swinderen Lab aim to address delayed anaesthesia recovery through brain organoid models . Current projects include: NHMRC IDEAS Grant (2025-2028): Reversing presynaptic anaesthetic mechanisms Australian & New Zealand College of Anaesthetists Grant (2025-2026): Human brain organoid models for anaesthesia reversal Past grants explored optimizing lignocaine infusions for obese patients and epidural insertion challenges . He supervises PhD candidates in anaesthesia data science , pharmacokinetics , and brain organoid consciousness studies , collaborating with experts like Professor David Sturgess and Professor Bruno van Swinderen.

Tracey E. WilsonView profile

Professor

• Public Health
• Health Disparities
• HIV/AIDS
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Dr. Tracey E. Wilson is a Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University School of Public Health . She holds a PhD in Psychology from SUNY Albany and specializes in applied interventions to reduce health disparities through community engagement. Primary research focus on social determinants of health disparities in HIV populations Key areas: resilience, social connection, medication adherence Lead investigator on 9 NIH/NIAID/CDC-funded grants (2003–2026) Her 15 most recent publications (2020–2025) demonstrate expertise in: HIV treatment adherence and virologic outcomes Intersectional stigma across racial/ethnic/gender lines Substance use and mental health comorbidities Food insecurity impacts on T-cell dysregulation Women's health disparities in infectious disease management Current grant portfolio includes: National Institute of Mental Health (2022–2026): Social connections & psychiatric disorders National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (2019–2026): MACS/WIHS Cohort Study Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Multiple HIV prevention trials

• Urban Planning
• Transportation Engineering
• Micromobility
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Shaya Vosough is an Assistant Professor at Aalto University, focusing on the Built Environment . Her research bridges transportation engineering and urban mobility, with a strong emphasis on micromobility systems , dynamic traffic management , and environmental impact analysis . Current research interests include: Micromobility Adoption - Analyzing e-scooter usage patterns and policy impacts Seamless Multimodal Transportation - Developing frameworks for integrated urban mobility Reinforcement Learning Applications - Optimizing dynamic traffic incentives Emission Analysis - Geospatial modeling of transportation-related emissions Social Routing Behavior - Understanding driver decision-making with navigation apps Publications from 2024-2025 demonstrate expertise in E-scooter safety , reinforcement learning for traffic systems , and sustainable transportation policy . Key trends show strong focus on Helsinki case studies , emerging mobility technologies , and data-driven urban planning . Prior affiliations include collaborative work with the Micromove research group and international multidisciplinary teams.

Earl R. DorseyView profile

Professor

• Parkinson's disease
• Telemedicine
• Neurological disorders
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Ray Dorsey serves as the David M. Levy Professor of Neurology at the University of Rochester's School of Medicine and Dentistry, holding a part-time faculty appointment in the Department of Neurology and the Center for Health and Technology (SMD). His pioneering work focuses on identifying and eliminating the root causes of Parkinson's disease through innovative care delivery models and digital health technologies. Dr. Dorsey's educational background includes: BS in Biological Science from Stanford University (1994) MD from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1999) MBA in Health Care Management from The Wharton School at The University of Pennsylvania (1999) Neurology Residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (2002-2005) His research program centers on addressing what he terms the "Parkinson pandemic" - the rapidly growing global burden of Parkinson's disease. Dr. Dorsey has revolutionized neurological care through telemedicine applications, conducting the first national randomized controlled trial of virtual house calls for Parkinson's disease. His work demonstrates that remote consultations can effectively deliver specialized neurological care regardless of geographic location, addressing critical shortages of movement disorder specialists. He has pioneered the use of smartphones, wearable sensors, and machine learning algorithms to continuously monitor disease symptoms in real-world settings, enabling more frequent and objective assessments than traditional clinic visits. Analysis of Dr. Dorsey's publication record reveals a strategic progression from foundational epidemiological studies documenting the growing burden of neurological disorders toward innovative solutions using digital health technologies. His recent work increasingly focuses on practical implementation of virtual care models, patient-centered outcome measurement, and leveraging big data analytics for disease progression modeling. The interdisciplinary nature of his research bridges clinical neurology, health services research, data science, and healthcare policy. Among his notable recognitions: White House "Champion of Change" for Parkinson's Disease (2015) Dr. Dorsey plays a pivotal role in the University of Rochester's Center for Health + Technology (CHeT), which has coordinated over 150 clinical research studies involving 45,000+ participants that have led to 12 FDA-approved treatments. His work extends to advising on clinical trial design, data analysis strategies, and implementation of digital health tools in research settings. He has contributed to numerous studies examining healthcare resource utilization, drug development economics, and policy implications of neurological disorders. As a leader in CHeT Innovation, Dr. Dorsey oversees initiatives that deploy smartphones, wearables, and radio-wave sensors in fully virtual studies to enable trial participation from anywhere. His team has conducted over 30 studies involving virtual assessments with more than 3,500 participants, demonstrating these approaches are feasible, effective, and well-liked by both patients and providers.

• Reproductive Medicine
• Fertility Treatments
• In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
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Mehrnoosh Faghih serves as an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at McMaster University's Faculty of Health Sciences. With an active research profile spanning over 15 years, Dr. Faghih focuses on reproductive medicine, fertility treatments, and clinical embryology, contributing significantly to the field of assisted reproductive technology. Dr. Faghih's research interests center on reproductive medicine , with particular expertise in in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes , embryo selection and transfer techniques , fertility preservation , and pregnancy outcomes among various patient populations. Her work addresses critical issues in reproductive healthcare, from optimizing frozen embryo transfer protocols to understanding environmental impacts on fertility treatments. Analysis of Dr. Faghih's recent publications reveals a strong focus on improving clinical outcomes in IVF , with specific attention to embryo quality assessment, blastocyst development timing, and non-invasive embryo selection methods. Her research also extends to societal aspects of fertility , including the challenges faced by female physicians in balancing careers and motherhood, as well as the impact of environmental factors like air pollution on reproductive outcomes. Picked up by 19 news outlets Blogged about by 4 sources Referenced in 1 clinical guideline Featured on 1 Facebook page Discussed by multiple X (Twitter) users Read by numerous researchers on Mendeley Dr. Faghih maintains an active research collaboration network, with primary co-authors including Karnis Megan Freebury and Shilpa Amin, with whom she has published extensively. Her work demonstrates consistent contributions to reproductive medicine literature, with publications appearing regularly in high-impact journals such as Fertility and Sterility, Reproductive BioMedicine Online, and the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada.

Xiangyang LiView profile

Teaching Professor

• Information Security
• Security Intelligence
• Human Security Informatics
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Xiangyang Li is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Johns Hopkins University, specializing in information security, security intelligence, and human security informatics. His research focuses on computer and system security, user modeling, intelligent systems, simulation and modeling, and knowledge discovery. Education: PhD from Arizona State University Li's work integrates computational cognitive modeling to analyze user security behaviors, phishing classification decisions, and behavioral biometric vulnerabilities. He has developed high-interaction honeypots, explored adversarial techniques against spam detection models, and studied monetary incentives in phishing scenarios. His funded projects include contributions to cybersecurity from DARPA, Air Force Research Laboratory, University of Michigan, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Li has received recognition including Best Paper Nomination at HICSS-52 and First Place Award at SIG-KM International Research Symposium. At JHU, he teaches courses such as Introduction to Information Security and Computer Intrusion Detection. His research is affiliated with the Information Security Institute.

• Forest Road Planning
• Forest Harvesting and Transportation
• GIS & Remote Sensing Applications in Forestry
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Prof. Dr. Burak Aricak is a faculty member at Bursa Technical University , where he serves in the Faculty of Forestry under the Department of Forest Engineering . His work integrates geospatial technologies and environmental science to address critical forestry challenges. Research Focus : Forest Road Planning, Harvesting Techniques, GIS & Remote Sensing Applications, and Ergonomics. Key Publications (2023-2025) explore climate change effects on forest species distribution, heavy metal accumulation in trees, soil respiration dynamics post-harvesting, and UAV/LiDAR advancements for biomass estimation. Contact : burak.aricak@btu.edu.tr | +90 (224)-8081101

• Neuropsychology
• Memory Disorders
• Neurodegenerative Disorders
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Carmen I. Carrión, PsyD, ABPP is an Associate Professor of Neurology at Yale School of Medicine specializing in neuropsychology. She serves in the Department of Neurology with affiliations at the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) and the Center for Brain & Mind Health. Dr. Carrión is a bilingual (English/Spanish) neuropsychologist with over ten years of experience serving diverse communities throughout the United States. Her academic journey includes a PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University (2016), a fellowship at the University of Michigan (2018), and an internship at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami (2016). She also holds an MA in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University (2013), an MA in Experimental Psychology from Brooklyn College (2010), and a BS in Psychology and Health and Nutrition Sciences from Brooklyn College (2008). Dr. Carrión's research centers on memory and neurodegenerative disorders, with particular focus on how demographic factors influence the manifestation of neurological syndromes. Her work addresses critical healthcare disparities, cultural diversity in cognitive assessment, and social determinants of health. She is committed to increasing representation of diverse groups in research and clinical trials. Analysis of her recent publications (2023-2024) reveals a strong emphasis on developing normative data for neuropsychological tests in Spanish-speaking populations in the United States. Her work addresses language-based disparities in cognitive assessment and diagnosis of neurocognitive disorders, with particular attention to healthcare access and diagnostic accuracy for Spanish-speaking individuals. Site Principal Investigator for the multi-center, NIH-funded Neighborhoods Study examining community-level differences in cognitive and brain health outcomes Active researcher addressing representation of diverse populations in clinical trials Focus on culturally informed neuropsychological evaluations for individuals with varying degrees of English proficiency Dr. Carrión works to bridge gaps in neuropsychological assessment for diverse populations, particularly focusing on Spanish-speaking communities, and advocates for equitable healthcare delivery through both clinical practice and research initiatives.

Mason MarksView profile

Professor

• Drug Policy
• FDA Regulation
• Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
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Mason Marks is the Florida Bar Health Law Section Professor at Florida State University College of Law. He concurrently serves as Senior Fellow and Project Lead of the Project on Psychedelics Law and Regulation (POPLAR) at Harvard Law School's Petrie-Flom Center and is an Affiliated Fellow at Yale Law School's Information Society Project. Previously, he held fellowships at Harvard's Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics and NYU's Information Law Institute. His research examines drug policy, FDA regulation, artificial intelligence in healthcare, psychedelics law, and constitutional rights. Core interests include controlled substance regulation, AI's impact on medical decision-making, therapeutic applications of psychedelics, and freedom of thought protections under the First Amendment. Publications demonstrate strong interdisciplinary focus across law, medicine, and technology. Recent work explores AI governance in healthcare, psychedelic therapy frameworks, constitutional drug decriminalization, and emergent medical data privacy. Articles frequently appear in top-tier law reviews (Harvard, Yale, Columbia) and medical journals (JAMA, NEJM, Nature). Advises federal and state regulators including the FDA, NIH, and HHS on controlled substance policy and psychedelic therapy frameworks. Leads POPLAR's initiatives to develop evidence-based regulations for emerging psychedelic therapies. Holds a J.D. from Vanderbilt Law School (2015), M.D. from Tufts University School of Medicine (2011), and B.A. from Amherst College (2000). Teaches Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Drug Law, and seminars on technology and civil liberties.