David Vago is Research Associate Professor of Psychology at Vanderbilt University where he directs the Contemplative Neuroscience & Mind-Body Research Laboratory. He also maintains an appointment as a research associate in the department of Psychiatry, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Vago is the former research director of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and is currently the Research Lead for the wholistic well-being company, RoundGlass. Dr. Vago is a Mind and life fellow, an advisory board member for many integrative health and wellness initiatives, and a founding member of the International Society for Contemplative Research (ISCR).