Michael Nelson, PhD is a Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington, where he leads an extramurally funded research program in health and aging. He serves as the Director of the Clinical Imaging Research Center and the Center for Healthy Living and Longevity, focusing on innovative approaches to wellness, disease prevention, and age-related health outcomes.

Dr. Nelson is also the Principal Investigator of the Arlington Study of Healthy Aging, a longitudinal research initiative aimed at understanding the biological and lifestyle factors that contribute to healthy aging and longevity, clinical science, and community engagement to promote healthier lives across the lifespan.