Dr. James Lyons-Weiler is a research scientist, author, and the founder and President of the Institute for Pure and Applied Knowledge (IPAK). He is also founder of IPAK-EDU and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Science, Public Health Policy, and the Law.

He earned his doctorate in ecology, evolution, and conservation biology and has authored or co-authored more than fifty peer-reviewed publications. His books include Cures vs. Profits, The Environmental and Genetic Causes of Autism, and Ebola: An Evolving Story.