Dr Smalley, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychiatry at UCLA, conducted seminal studies on the genetics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorders and autism. In 2004, she founded the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA to bring mindfulness practices to the general public through research and education. She continues to advise and teach at MARC while devoting time to writing and working to promote a kinder more equitable world through philanthropic efforts.




