Andrew Huberman
Dr. Andrew Huberman is an esteemed neuroscientist and tenured professor at Stanford School of Medicine, specializing in neurobiology, psychiatry, and behavioral sciences. With a remarkable body of work, he has made significant contributions to the understanding of brain development, brain function, and neural plasticity—the remarkable ability of our nervous system to rewire itself and acquire new behaviors, skills, and cognitive functions.
Dr. Huberman’s achievements have been recognized through prestigious fellowships from the McKnight Foundation and Pew Foundation. In 2017, he was honored with the Cogan Award, acknowledging his groundbreaking discoveries in vision research. Currently, his laboratory focuses on exploring the profound impact of vision and respiration on human performance and the complex brain states of fear and courage. Additionally, he leads efforts in neural regeneration and heads a clinical trial dedicated to restoring visual capabilities in individuals affected by vision-related diseases.
Beyond academia, Dr. Huberman actively collaborates with the military, elite athletes, and technology industries to develop cutting-edge tools that optimize performance in high-stress environments, enhance neural plasticity, alleviate stress, and optimize sleep patterns.
The groundbreaking research conducted at the Huberman Laboratory has gained widespread acclaim, earning publication in esteemed journals such as Nature, Science, and Cell. Furthermore, Dr. Huberman’s work has garnered media attention from renowned outlets including TIME, BBC, Scientific American, and Discover.
In 2021, Dr. Huberman launched the Huberman Lab podcast, which has rapidly gained popularity, consistently ranking among the top 15 podcasts globally. Notably, it frequently claims the top spot in the categories of science, education, and health & fitness.