Steven Taylor is a Professor and Clinical Psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia. His work focuses on anxiety disorders and the psychology of pandemics. Dr. Taylor has authored over 300 scientific publications and more than 20 books. His most recent book, published shortly before the outbreak of COVID-19, was The Psychology of Pandemics: Preparing for the Next Global Outbreak of Infectious Disease. Dr. Taylor served on several national and international expert panels during COVID-19 and was recognized in 2023 as a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher for his research on the psychology of pandemics.