Dr. Eric Loucks

Biography

Eric B. Loucks, PhD, is a professor and researcher at Brown University, specializing in mindfulness and health. He serves as the Director of the Mindfulness Center at the university, where he has developed programs such as Mindfulness-Based College for Young Adults and Mindfulness-Based Blood Pressure Reduction. His research focuses on mindfulness epidemiology, including methods, evidence synthesis, and implementation science, demonstrating significant contributions to the field through NIH-funded randomized controlled trials. Over his academic career, Loucks has held teaching positions at prestigious institutions like Harvard, McGill, and Brown. He has published widely and his work has been featured in major media outlets such as TIME Magazine and BBC. Loucks aims to enhance health outcomes through mindfulness-based interventions, underscored by his leadership in various initiatives aimed at integrating mindfulness into clinical practice and education. He is dedicated to mentoring graduate students in the social determinants of health and the application of mindfulness in public health.

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