Dear Colleagues:
The SBSM Council is pleased to present the following slate of individuals for the 2026 SBSM election. The candidates were selected based on their strong and exemplary records of research and leadership and service to the Society.
2026 SBSM Slate
President-Elect
Christopher Celano, MD
Council
Tasneem Khambaty, PhD
Nancy Sin, PhD
Nominating Committee-at-Large
Melissa Flores, PhD
Matthew Zawadzki, PhD
Nominating Committee from Council
Nina Kupper, PhD
Ali Weinstein, PhD
Detailed descriptions of the individuals will be shared when the election materials are sent.
Best regards,
A. Janet Tomiyama, PhD
2025-2026 President
Society for Biopsychosocial Science and Medicine
PRESIDENT
A. Janet Tomiyama, PhD
Los Angeles, CA
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Anna Marsland, PhD
Pittsburgh, PA
PAST PRESIDENT
Tara Gruenewald, PhD, MPH
Orange, CA
SECRETARY-TREASURER
Aric Prather, PhD
San Francisco, CA
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Ali Weinstein, PhD
Fairfax, VA
Michael Stanton, PhD
Hayward, CA
Nataria Joseph, PhD
Granada Hills, CA
Christopher Celano, MD
Medford, MA
Nina Kupper, PhD
Tilburg, the Netherlands
SBSM MANAGEMENT TEAM
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Laura E. Degnon, CAE
ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Connie Mackay, CAE
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
George B. Degnon