Edwin Lephart completed his PhD from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (Dallas, Texas) and continued his research there in the department of Psychiatry. From 1994 he was a professor at Brigham Young University and the founding director of the Neuroscience Center. He has published more than 110 journal articles, 8 book chapters, presented at international scientific meetings, and currently serves on the editorial boards of Dermatology & Therapy and International Journal of Molecular Sciences while consulting for cosmetic and nutritional wellness companies. His research covers natural products (polyphenols & phytoestrogens) and holds patents worldwide on human health applications.