Dr. Gardner is a clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences within the UVA School of Medicine. He performs forensic evaluations (e.g., competency to stand trial, sanity, violence risk) in criminal cases through his clinical service. Prior to his employment with ILPPP, he conducted evaluations in multiple states and within the Federal Bureau of Prisons. He also maintains several research programs examining the quality and characteristics of forensic mental health evaluations, the association between juvenile delinquency and adult gun violence, and cognitive bias in forensic science disciplines.