NEUROSCIENCE

Mary McIntosh has been freelancing professionally since 2007, contributing articles to a number of online publications and private clients. Mary began her writing career working for school newspapers, composing opinion articles, advice columns and crossword puzzles. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in computational neuroscience at the California Institute of Technology, with a minor in English.

Dr. Murnane is a biologist with particular experience in neuroscience and pharmacology. He has authored numerous scientific publications, presented at scientific meetings, and edited many scientific manuscripts. Dr. Murnane is a current member of the Society for Neuroscience, the College on Problems of Drug Dependence, and the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics.

I'm a 19 year old freshman studying Neuroscience/Philosophy at Allegheny College in Meadville, PA. I enjoy learning about technology, repairing computers, skiing and hanging out with friends. I've developed a strong-willed, yet argumentative personality which comes in handy

MSc in Neuroscience, Trained in Electrophysiology, Immunocytochemistry, Morphology, Stereology, Molecular Biology, Cell culture, Neurological studies, etc.

Hey everyone! I'm a college student that is currently in the process of acquiring my degree in cellular neuroscience in the hopes of eventually attending medical school. I have a wide variety of interests and look forward to sharing my knowledge of certain topics with you al

I recently graduated from the University of Denver with a degree in Cognitive Neuroscience. I work for Brain Matters Inc creating psycho-neurological reports and creating/editing marketing materials. I am originally from Alaska, but fell in love with Colorado during colleg

Rick Hanson, Ph.D., is a neuropsychologist and author of Buddha’s Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom (with Rick Mendius, M.D.; Foreword by Dan Siegel, M.D. and Preface by Jack Kornfield, Ph.D.), published in 20 languages and Just One Thing: Developing a Buddha Brain One Simple Practice at a Time. Founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom and Affiliate of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, he’s taught at Oxford, Stanford, and Harvard, and in meditation centers worldwide. An authority on self-directed neuroplasticity, Dr. Hanson’s work has been featured on the BBC, NPR, Consumer Reports Health, and U.S. News and World Report, and his articles have appeared in Tricycle Magazine, Insight Journal, and Inquiring Mind. He edits the Wise Brain Bulletin, and his weekly e-newsletter – Just One Thing – has over 30,000 subscribers, and also appears on Huffington Post, Psychology Today, and other major websites. He has several audio programs with Sounds True, and his first book was Mother Nurture: A Mother’s Guide to Health in Body, Mind, and Intimate Relationships (Penguin, 2002). A summa cum laude graduate of UCLA, Dr. Hanson is a trustee of Saybrook University. He also served on the board of Spirit Rock Meditation Center for nine years, and was President of the Board of FamilyWorks, a community agency. He began meditating in 1974, trained in several traditions, and leads a weekly meditation gathering in San Rafael, CA. He enjoys rock-climbing and taking a break from emails. He and his wife have two adult children. For more information, please see his full profile at www.RickHanson.net.

Andrea Emerson is an Indianapolis-based marketing strategist and writer. Throughout her career, she has directed marketing communications efforts for organizations in the nonprofit, publishing and healthcare arenas. During that time, a common thread has been a passion for topics that touch on personal and professional growth, from spirituality to neuroscience, relationship-building and persuasion tactics. Brazilian by birth, Andrea lives in Indianapolis, Indiana, with her husband, children, and pet turtle.

Sarah Parrish began writing when she was fifteen, publishing articles in a newsletter called Getting Ready for at-risk youth. She wrote on topics varying from balancing a checkbook to cleaning an apartment. Since then she has written for websites including Suite101, Helium and 1H2O, where she won an award for an article on the effects of droughts in California and Argentina. She has co-authored publications in scientific journals, including The Journal of Comparative Neurology and Hearing Research. She has also written articles for Real Estate Experts on how the housing markets in Oregon and California have been affected by the recession. Passionate about science her whole life, she has worked in research since she was sixteen years old. She received her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Oregon, but her interests vary from neuroscience and histology to handicrafts, beadwork, knitting, and sewing. Scientist by trade, writer by hobby, originally from the Great Northwest of the US, she is currently living in Heidelberg, Germany where she works in an electron microscopy research lab. Please feel free to contact her with suggestions, commendations, complaints, epiphanies, advice, support, frustrations, really good quotes, or just to say hello.

Shannon is a stay at home mom to her three children. She has a BS in Neuroscience and a MA in Medical Sciences. Shannon also spent three years in the US Army as an Intelligence Analyst. Her hobbies include gardening, music and reading.

William is a student living in Boston's South Shore studying to enter field of cognitive neuroscience.

Twenty-year career as therapist with children and teenagers with behavior problems and learning disabilities. Twenty-year career a computer programmer. Currently retired and living in the Philippines. Writing a book on the failure of the educational systems of the world and what to do about it. Producing an animated periodical for children that educates with stories and game-like challenges. The challenges are based on neuroscience and cognitive science. Working on PhD in education.

Global Executive Coach and President of Clear Intentions International (CII), Barbara Schwarck has coached hundreds of executives, leaders and entrepreneurs from around the globe to be truly exceptional through a unique methodology using Neuro Emotional Coaching; executive coaching combined with neuroscience and its implications for change and leadership. She is also the author of From Intuition to Entrepreneurship: A Women's Guide to Following Her Dream, a 10-step workbook to start one's dream business. CII is a people development company offering executive coaching, leadership training and assessment services for professionals, public servants, global leaders and influencers who want to free themselves from emotional and behavioral patterns that prevent them from being truly exceptional. An impressive list signifies CII's status as a preferred provider for employee development. Clients include Bayer, Bombardier, EQT, Heinz, Reed Smith, Citizens National Bank, Carnegie Mellon University, The Washington Post and Women-Drivers.com.

Rick Hanson, Ph.D., is a neuropsychologist and founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom. A summa cum laude graduate of UCLA, he teaches at universities and meditation centers in Europe, Australia, and North America. His work has been featured on the BBC and in Consumer Reports Health, U.S. News and World Report, and other major magazines. Rick's most recent book is Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom (with Rick Mendius, M.D.; Foreword by Dan Siegel, M.D. and Preface by Jack Kornfield, Ph.D.), which has been praised by numerous scholars, therapists, and teachers, including Tara Brach, Ph.D., Roger Walsh, Ph.D., Sharon Salzberg, and Fred Luskin, Ph.D, and is being published in nine additional languages. An authority on self-directed neuroplasticity, he edits the Wise Brain Bulletin, and his articles have appeared in Tricycle Magazine, Insight Journal, and Inquiring Mind. His Your Wise Brain blog is on Huffington Post, Psychology Today, and other major websites, and he also has a weekly e-newsletter, Just One Thing. He has a chapter '" 7 Facts about the Brain That Incline the Mind to Joy '" in Measuring the Immeasurable, as well as several audio programs with Sounds True. His first book was Mother Nurture: A Mother's Guide to Health in Body, Mind, and Intimate Relationships (Penguin, 2002) Rick is currently a trustee of Saybrook University. He also served on the board of Spirit Rock Meditation Center for nine years, and was President of the Board of FamilyWorks, a community agency. He began meditating in 1974, trained in several traditions, and leads a weekly meditation gathering in San Rafael, CA. He enjoys rock-climbing and taking a break from emails. He and his wife have two children. For more information, please see his full profile at www.RickHanson.net.

Lana focused her education on science, receiving first a B.S. in Applied Biology from Georgia Tech and then a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology (concentrating on cellular neuroscience) from Brandeis University. With her science background, she became a registered Patent Agent and worked in intellectual property in the biotechnology industry. Currently, Lana is happily a full-time mother of two, but enjoys science and technical writing as well as getting involved in education. Hobbies include gardening, reading, and cooking.

I was born September 11, 1991 in Sandy Springs, GA. Since an early age, I have been heavily interested in the art of creative writing. The first poem I ever had published was a piece entitled "Love Could Be Found." It was a poetic retelling of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Currently, I am a Psychology/Neuroscience major at Agnes Scott College, and an intern with Organizing For America.

Gigi Stewart holds a masters degree in psychology, with a specialty in behavioral neuroscience. She currently homeschools two daughters in grades 11 and 3. In her "spare" time, Gigi develops gluten-free recipes for her upcoming cookbook featuring delicious, simple to prepare, and affordable recipes and menus for the everyday, at home cook.

After graduating from Cuyahoga Heights, Jarred continued his education at Tri-C with plans to transfer to Kent State University in pursuit of a neuroscience career. Jarred has always been a writer since his early years and advanced to the finals of the "power of the pen" competition in seventh grade. The following years, Jarred started writing music when he taught himself guitar and piano. Being a member of the "ink" club, or poetry club, in high school, he furthered his creative writing talent. Now, Jarred lives in a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio, and plays guitar and sings, (or busking), on the street for a decent pay. Jarred is still and plans to further his education, however, without an ending point. What most people do not know about Jarred, evn those close to him, is the afflictions he has faced and endured in his life. His father left when he was young, leaving his mother, two brothers, and sister. Going through teen years, Jarred went through hard times and began to act older than he actually was. Hanging out with older friends, driving without a license, and drinking were some of these activities. Ultimately, Jarred ended up going to jail for a period of time where he read and read, pages on end, until he finished all 67 books. Jarred has experienced more in his young 20 years than most people do in 50 years, which makes Jarred a very mature and wise individual. Jarred is the type of person who is always tries to put the smile on your face. Jarred is the type where you can't forget who he is. Jarred is the kind of person that can always make everything better, and show you what you were doing wrong. Jarred is the type of person who when he tries to do something, it can be mastered very quickly. written by John Grimsly

Three years ago I moved to California from Oregon to take up a job in a neuroscience research lab. With that as the stage-setting for my most recent experiences, I've moved to Germany to help with a project on mapping the circuitry of the brain.

>graduated from UF with a B.S. in Nutritional Sciences >licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist >spent 2 yrs. in Clinical Microbiology >employed at a Neuroscience lab >Dharma Teacher in the Kwan Um School of Zen >yoga certified

A recent graduate of Brown University with a major in Neuroscience, I have been a lifelong musician and athlete.

I'm a 23-year-old psychology/neuroscience major at CU Boulder. My research interests are the neurobiological basises of emotional regulation as well as that of learning and memory.

I am a student at Temple University, studying Public Health and Psychology-cognitive neuroscience. At home, I am a caregiver for my Autistic brother and elderly mother. I love learning, reading & discussing new concepts & ideas with a diverse group of people.

A Neuroscience Major and Criminology Minor at the University of Texas at Dallas. A part-time apprentice of the written word.

Dr. Vandervert writes articles on psychology, neuroscience, creativity and innovaiton, giftedness, philosophy, and science. He is widely published (search name on Internet) and is a Fellow in the American Psychological Association.

Serial entrepreneur, Barry B. Sandrew, Ph.D, went from a career in neuroscience at Harvard/Mass General to a Hollywood career as inventor/film-producer. (A Colorful Life: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/business/20070704-9999-1b4profile.html). The original invento

Graduated from UCLA with a B.S. in both Neuroscience and Physiological Science. After graduation took on the role of web developer for an award winning scientific website. In 2003 followed a lifelong passion and began work on an indie action feature film.

20 year old biology and psychology double major with plans to pursue research in computer intelligence and neuroscience. I am addicted to hardcore distance running, and am working on lowering PRs at 5k, 10k, and 15k.

PhD student in cognitive neuroscience.

I am currently a student at Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah. I am majoring in neuroscience with a minor in chemistry. I am currently working through the pre-med program.