James R. Doty, MD is a renowned neurosurgeon, neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, who is transforming how we understand the mind and compassion. As the founder and director of Stanford's Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE), with the Dalai Lama as its founding benefactor, Dr. Doty has positioned himself as a global leader in the science of compassion. He remains a professor at Stanford and is a key figure in advancing research on compassion and its profound impact on mental health.
He is the senior editor of the Oxford Handbook of Compassion Science and a fierce advocate for mental well-being. His innovative mental health app, Happi AI, integrates emotion detection and AI technology with a human-like avatar to address stress, anxiety, and depression.
As an entrepreneur, Dr. Doty has co-developed revolutionary medical technologies, including the CyberKnife, a stereotactic radiosurgery device that has saved countless lives. He holds multiple patents and has led medical device companies advancing treatments in cancer, mental health, and overall medical care.
A passionate philanthropist, Dr. Doty has funded health clinics, blood banks, and youth programs for those impacted by AIDS/HIV. His generosity extends to academic research and the endowment of chairs at Stanford and Tulane Universities.
Dr. Doty’s influence reaches beyond science and medicine. His New York Times and international bestselling book Into the Magic Shop has been translated into 32 languages. His latest work, Mind Magic, soared into Amazon’s top 100, claiming #1 in six categories, solidifying his role as a thought leader in personal transformation and the power of the mind.
