Dr. Alexander Woodman is a professor of family medicine and public health who has been widely recognized for his research work in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. His primary research focuses on advancing family medicine, medical education, clinical research methodologies, medical ethics and health diplomacy. His work focuses on the genetic, behavioral, and attitudinal determinants that influence the health and well-being of adolescents in the Middle East. Besides his preventive medicine research, Alexander writes about cultural and historical places, sharing insights into the rich heritage and traditions he encounters. He is a summer faculty member at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut.