Dr. Alan Xenakis holds dual doctoral degrees in Medicine and Neurophysiology from Boston University and a Master of Public Health from Harvard University. He completed his internship in Internal Medicine at Boston University Medical Center and his residency in Preventive Medicine at Harvard University.

With decades of experience spanning medicine, neuroscience, public health, and preventive medicine, Dr. Xenakis has held academic appointments at respected institutions, including Texas A&M University, Baylor University, and the University of the Incarnate Word.

An internationally recognized authority in neuroscience and accomplished health communicator, Dr. Xenakis has contributed to the development of national healthcare policy and is widely sought for his expertise in translating complex medical and scientific concepts for professional and public audiences. His work has focused extensively on neuroscience, cognitive and unconscious bias, and the ways in which bias influences decision-making among healthcare professionals, organizations, and consumers.

Dr. Xenakis has appeared on CBS, ABC, NPR, and PBS and has received more than 200 media awards for his work in health and science communication. He is also the author of numerous books, including Why Doesn’t My Funny Bone Make Me Laugh?