Kamal is the co-founder and director of Examine. He holds dual master’s degrees in business and public health from Johns Hopkins University and is currently on hiatus from a PhD program in nutrition, where his research focused on the relationship between diet and chronic pain. He has authored peer-reviewed studies on topics including vitamin D, calcium, and various areas of clinical research. Kamal’s research background also includes work on fructose and liver health, nutrition in underserved communities, and mindfulness meditation.