Nita A. Farahany is a distinguished professor and a prominent scholar who explores the effects of emerging technologies on society, law, and ethics. She has penned the critically acclaimed book The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology.

As a dedicated educator, Farahany imparts knowledge in the realms of Law and Philosophy at Duke University, holding the prestigious title of Robinson O. Everett Distinguished Professor of Law & Philosophy at Duke Law School. Her contributions to academia include establishing the Duke Initiative for Science and Society, and she serves as the chair of the Bioethics and Science Policy MA program.

Farahany's influential role extends to numerous committees, councils, and groups that focus on the intersection of law, emerging technology, and bioethics. Notably, in 2010, she was appointed by President Obama to the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, a testament to her expertise and impact in the field.