Jordan Smoller

About the Author

Jordan Smoller is a distinguished psychiatrist, geneticist, and professor at Harvard Medical School, where he directs the MGH Psychiatry Genetics Program and serves as associate head of the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. With a background in both medicine and psychology, Smoller has dedicated his career to unraveling the biological underpinnings of human behavior, bridging the gap between genetics, neuroscience, and mental health. His groundbreaking research explores how genes and environment shape our personalities, emotions, and vulnerabilities to disorders, offering profound insights into what defines normalcy. A sought-after speaker and contributor to major publications, Smoller combines rigorous science with accessible storytelling to demystify the complexities of the mind. In his acclaimed book, The Other Side of Normal: How Biology Is Providing the Clues to Unlock the Secrets of Normal and Abnormal Behavior, he delves into the fascinating interplay of biology and behavior, revealing what truly makes us human.