Ali John Zarrabi, MD, is a palliative care physician, Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, and Director of Psychedelic Research in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory University School of Medicine. He received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Brown University through the Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME). He completed internal medicine residency and palliative medicine fellowship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. His clinical, teaching, and scholarly pursuits are focused on supporting the healthy adaptation of adults living with a life-changing illness, primarily in the outpatient setting. His research addresses identifying biopsychosocial and spiritual needs among the seriously ill and studying the role of emerging psychoactive and psychedelic medications and psychotherapies to treat complex pain, anxiety and depression, and existential distress.