I am interested in causation, explanation, modelling, measurement, idealization, laws of nature, theory change, and the history of twentieth-century philosophy of science. My primary research interests are in history and philosophy of science, with a focus on the philosophy of biology, health, and medicine. I am working in several projects that examine conceptual and methodological issues in the scientific research on obesity and energy metabolism. I hold a BA form the University of Toronto and a MA in Philosophy from the University of Western Ontario. Outside of philosophy, I enjoy cooking, dog sports and training, woodworking, and chess.