Dr. Kelly Olson, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist, author, and keynote speaker who believes that assessing and addressing disease requires an integrative approach. Kelly's ability to illuminate the molecular misadventures that lead to disease is what makes her special - proving time and again that a splash of nerdy, with a big dash of passion, goes a long way. She is the Director of Clinical Affairs with one of the largest specialty toxicology laboratories in the United States where she focuses much of her attention on mental health, particularly with an emphasis on addictions. She thrives at taking very complex information and delivering it to audiences of all sizes and backgrounds in a way that promotes understanding and application of key concepts. She has lectured all over the world as an invited session speaker and has authored/co-authored several peer reviewed articles, textbook and book chapters, books, posters, and presentations, all aimed at providing a clinically applicable compendium of knowledge to ultimately assist healthcare providers and practitioners get their clients/patients well faster.
Dr. Olson received her Master of Science in exercise physiology from the University of North Dakota, and her PhD in Pharmacology & Therapeutics (with a focus on molecular neuropharmacology) from the University of Manitoba.