NEUROBIOLOGY

Realistic, opinionated, critical. All three would aptly describe this neurobiology and psychology student at Boston University. While science may be his professional forte, his interests know no bounds; art, literature, music, technology, and pop culture are all targets for this captious, sharp-tongued freelancer.

Joseph Brence is a physical therapist and clinical researcher from the South Hills of Pittsburgh, Pa. His expertise is in the neurobiology of painful conditions and the neurophysiological effects of manual therapy techniques. Joseph is an author for several professional blogs and is currently participating in several clinical research projects.

Zara is a Certified Natural Health Professional with a PhD in Neurobiology from the University of Chicago. When she's not chasing her young children, she enjoys following the latest research on natural wellness options. As a researcher herself, Zara published articles in leading scientific journals. Zara particularly enjoys finding options for healthy living that can accomodate a busy schedule - something with which she is intimately familiar. She owns Halfway to Hippie, a business devoted to real solutions for healthy living.

Hello. My name is Michelle Matthews. I am a 31 year old Mother of two young children (a 6 year old and a 3 month old as of Octorber 2010). I have a extensive scientific background holding a Bsc in Zoology: Animal Behavior and Neurobiology from Michigan State University, and a BVetMed MRCVS from the Royal Veterinary College London. Currently I work full time as a Veterinary Surgeon in the Private Sector having experience in both General practice and Emergency medicine. I have lived both in the USA and United Kingdom and have travelled extensively throughout Europe. My interest include Scuba diving, Drawing, Writing, Music (paying the piano and trumpet), Fanficition, as well as many other things.

Shaun Finney is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in neurobiology. Professional expertise include quality control and regulatory affairs in the blood and plasma industries.

T Minut has worked in preschools, daycare, kindergarten, and as a high school tutor. She has lived in several states, traveled in an RV for three years while homeschooling her four boys, and now lives in northern Utah. Currently she is studying neurobiology, spiritual matters, psychology and, as always, children.

I'm a neurobiology/philosophy major working on ultimatley graduating with an M.D.

When I was 18 I went off to college at UC Berkeley, where I studied linguistics and neurobiology. There I watched Bush steal the 2000 election and airplanes fly into skyscrapers. My HS friends are liberals, like me: my friends from Cal are Republicans.

Grew up in greater Los Angeles, graduated from Univ. of California, Berkeley, with majors in Cognitive Science, Neurobiology, and Chinese Language and Literature. Currently a consultant in information technolgoy, with a strong entrepreneurial bent.

A writer by passion I have always viewed the world from the perspective of an observer more than participant. I looked to widen this view with an art degree in the hopes that a more artistuc view of the world would equate to more powerful phrasing in my writing.

I am a fifty-seven year old retired Army sergeant major currently working as the secretary/business manager for my church. I have a wonderful wife and three grown step-children. I also lead the high school religious education program for my church and serve on a committee which advises our city on the management of the community wellness center. I am a compulsive reader who loves to run, bicycle, and swim--and compete in three or four sprint triathlons each summer--as well as play the piano and sing in the church choir.

Echo is a writer and filmmaker residing in Williamsburg, VA.

Diane Renz is a licensed psychotherapist utilizing over 30 years of exploration in health and healing. Diane combines her personal experience with her continuing academic training to provide counseling, speaking, and writing contributions that illuminate how we can find the Gateway to Healing by turning toward the pain and finding the possibility. For more information www.yourgatewaytohealing.com

I am almost 47 years old. I was born in Houston and have spent the great majority of my life in East and Central Texas-with a little time in the Virgin Islands thrown in. My degree is a double major in Gerontology and Psychology. I spent the early part of my career in financial services and Insurance. Lately, I have been working as a Data Collector and Researcher in Green House Gas and diesel emissions.

A. Alex Yarijanian is currently working towards unifying humanity through his own ideals by implementing innovative approaches to manifest this vision. By the means of various projects-humanitarian, philosophical, ideological- geared towards sparking thought and creating value therein, in order to make even greater contributions to the intellectual community. I came to the US in September of 1998 as an immigrate from Iran to find refugee in liberty and thrive in the pursuit of happiness. Of course, words such as 'liberty' and 'pursuit' are automatically, or at least they should be, in association with our Constitution-however questionable its application in today's political domain may be. All in all, there can be no happiness without knowledge; and thus, there cannot exist any liberation with out intellect. The idea remains in the concept of emaciation from self's preconceived notions about reality, as well as freedom from suggestive predisposition one might have inherent. Currently studying towards a PhD in social psychology to establish principles and contribute research on consumer behavior/trends and social dynamic of the marketplace.

40+ years experience in business, especially consummating win-win deals; now i am fascinated by the exponentially accelerating pace of technology and its impending dramatic transformation on civlization

Mary is the founder of Powerful Mind Coaching. She is a full professor, a working mom, and a research scientist as well as a professional life, executive, and tenure coach.

Rhiannon Clouse has a B.S. in Biological Sciences from the University of WI. Ms. Clouse enjoys teaching undergraduate Human Anatomy and Physiology and has been writing professionally since 2009.

Natural-born writer. Regardless of my occupation in the "real world", I have always considered myself to be a writer... and an inventor.

Steve Lesser is a writer/comedian/actor/improv actor. He has appeared on stage in over 3000 performances. Steve is a founding member and writer for several sketch troupes, most recently No F in Sketch (NC and Chicago).

A friend of mine calls me "wok," an acronym for "wealth of knowledge." I love sharing what I know with others, which will hopefully be useful when I become a physician in the near future. While I like science, it is far behind my favorite thing in the world: food!! I love to

Bachelor's degree, U Michigan Ann Arbor. English as a Second Language instruction; creative writing tutor and volunteer