Dr. Ellison received her undergraduate degree in cognitive neuroscience from Harvard University in 2000, followed by her Master Degree in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School in 2004. After running for New York State Senate in 2006, Dr. Ellison completed her PhD in Sociology from Stony Brook University in 2012. A policy and ethics expert in stem cell research for over 15 years, Dr. Ellison’s primary research interest focuses on the ethics and societal impacts of emerging technologies and scientific advancement. From 2007-2014, Brooke served on the Empire State Stem Cell Board, which designed New York State’s stem cell policy.