Simon LeVay is a neuroscientist and writer. Born in Oxford, England, he was educated at Cambridge University and the University of Göttingen, Germany, and has served on the faculties of Harvard Medical School and the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. He is best-known for his research and writings on the biological basis of sexual orientation. LeVay is the author of 11 previous books, including the New York Times bestseller, 'When Science Goes Wrong'. The Donation of Constantine is his second novel. He lives in West Hollywood, California.