Kevin J. Tracey

Kevin J. Tracey, is an American neurosurgeon, biomedical researcher, and author known for his contributions to the fields of inflammation, neuroscience, and bioelectronic medicine. He is president and chief executive officer of the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, executive vice president for research at Northwell Health, and holds the Karches Family Distinguished Chair in Medical Research. Tracey is also professor of neurosurgery and molecular medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/ Northwell, and president of the Elmezzi Graduate School of Molecular Medicine. He is recognized for discovering the “inflammatory reflex”, a neural mechanism by which the vagus nerve regulates immune responses. His research established the scientific foundation for the discipline of “bioelectronic medicine”, leading to the development of implantable devices that use vagus nerve stimulation to treat inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.