Her research and teaching interests include investments and corporate finance, with a focus on hedge fund activism. Her research has been published in the leading finance journals. Prior to joining Northeastern in 2004, Professor Boyson worked for eight years in the financial services industry. She serves on the editorial board of the Financial Analysts Journal and as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Corporate Finance. Professor Boyson received a Ph.D. in Finance from Ohio State University in 2003.