She received her undergraduate degree from Harvard University and her PhD in experimental psychology from New York University. Dr. Mindes’ primary research interests are in mind/brain/body and affective processes. Dr. Mindes has taught and worked in the NYC medical center environment for many years. During her years at Columbia University Medical Center, Dr. Mindes obtained extensive experience while working in integrative medical, psychiatric and neuroethical divisions, as grant-funded research and educational staff. Dr. Mindes has done extensive classroom teaching in laboratory and clinical environments, mentored medical and PhD students, and sponsored and evaluated intern and fellowship projects. She also has experience in educational administration, and has been involved in Continuing Medical Education (CME) courses and departmental seminars.