Dr Michael Merzenich, Ph.D.

"On the Brain"

Dr. Merzenich has been a leading pioneer in brain plasticity research for more than three decades.

He was on the team that invented the cochlear implant and was the founding CEO of Scientific Learning Corporation, the parent company of Fast ForWord.
 
Dr. Merzenich is often covered in the popular press, including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Time, Forbes, and Newsweek. He has also appeared extensively on television, and had his work featured on a PBS special titled “The Brain Fitness Program.” 

On the Brain
His informative and fascinating Blog On the Brain discusses all things related to Brain Plasticity - check it out!

Google Tech Talks with Dr Merzenich
June 16, 2008

Explore the brain's amazing ability to change throughout a person's life. This phenomenon - called neuroplasticty - is the science behind brain fitness, and it has been called one of the most extraordinary scientific discoveries of the 20th century. This is opportunity to learn more about how our minds work—and to find out more about the latest in cutting-edge brain research from Dr. Michael Merzenich.