As cofounder and chief scientific officer of posit science, michael merzenich. Three books you should read for your brain how to brain. Michael merzenich of the university of california san francisco and his colleagues around the world have been leading this. In the book, i explain how the brain develops and grows throughout youth. Michael merzenich shares some of what he has learned during his career as a pioneer in the field of brain plasticity. Michael merzenich has written an easy to read and very valuable resource on the latest information on brain plasticity the idea that we are not hardwired but softwired it even includes a few pages on how he came to see the light in this area and how we can use it to improve our lives at any age.
Barbara oakley learning how to learn book recommendations. Dr michael merzenich harnessing the power of brain plasticity duration. Updated to reflect the latest information on neuroplasticity and including the tenets of plasticity, the brain fitness program, sixtyminute fundraising program, provides engaging stories of transformation and the tools to allow anyone to take advantage of the latest neuroscience to improve their lives. Biography and booking information for michael merzenich, leading pioneer in brain plasticity research. Norman doidge author of the brain that changes itself about brain plasticity. Todd, a professor of psychology, has criticized michael merzenich for. Michael merzenicha world authority on brain plasticityexplains how the brain rewires. His books in addition to his many scientific publications, dr. Michael merzenich has written an easy to read and very valuable resource on the latest information on brain plasticity. Michael merzenich studies neuroplasticity the brain s powerful ability to change itself and adapt and ways we might make use of that plasticity to heal injured brains and enhance the skills in healthy ones. Ama about your brains ability to change from the cradle to the grave.
He is currently working on a book about alzheimers. Michael merzenich, professor emeritus, ucsf, kavli laureate in. How the new science of brain plasticity can change your life, has been called a mustread and the book we have all been waiting for. Merzenich leads viewers on a journey to understand how we as humans have evolved into the people we are today. Often referred to as the father or neuroplasticity, in his early career dr michael merzenich was part of the team that developed the early practical prosthetic device models that later became commercially know as the cochlear implant that helps deaf people hear. Michael merzenich a world authority on brain plasticity explains how the brain rewires itself across the lifespan. Change your brain and increase your brain power fast using these powerful brain training and brain change strategies. Michael merzenicha world authority on brain plasticityexplains how the brain rewires itself across the lifespan, and how you can take control of that process to improve your life. Michael merzenich s profile, publications, research topics, and coauthors. Softwired what if you had the power to change your brain for the better. How the new science of brain plasticity can change your life at the anat baniel method. Apr 16, 2018 if you are looking for hope after a brain injury, then this book is a must read. Merzenich has collaborated in numerous studies researching brain plasticity.
Merzenich was on the team that developed the first cochlear implant. Aug 10, 2015 neuroscientist and the father of brain plasticity, dr. Merzenich is also a professor emeritus neuroscientist at ucsf. Rewiring the brain michael merzenich recovery after stroke. What if you had the power to change your brain for the better. Neuroscientist and the father of brain plasticity, dr. Merzenich born 1942 in lebanon, oregon is a professor emeritus neuroscientist at. Ginger campbell whatever you struggle with in a sense as it stems from your neurology, the inherent plasticity of the brain gives you a basis for improvement. I have read a lot on brain plasticity and brain exercises, but this book gave me several. Michael merzenich a world authority on brain plasticity explains how the brain rewires itself across the lifespan, and how you can take control of that process to improve your life. Michael merzenich conducted the seminal experiments that led to the discovery of lifelong plasticity that the brain changes chemically, physically, and functionally based on sensory and.
He took the sensory cortex maps developed by his predecessors like archie tunturi, clinton woolsey, vernon mountcastle, wade marshall, and philip bard, and refined them using dense microelectrode mapping techniques. Merzenich is one of the pioneers in this field, having spent over 30 years documenting that the human brain and that of other mammals continues to change throughout life. Oct 14, 20 what if you had the power to change your brain for the better. Merzenich explains how the brain develops and grows throughout youth and early adulthood, and how positive and negative brain plasticity remodel the brain. The neuroscience of health, hormones and happiness dr sarah. Softwired, how the new science of brain plasticity can change. Michael merzenich announces his new book, softwired. As cofounder and chief scientific officer of posit science, michael merzenich heads the companys science team. Michael merzenich conducted the seminal experiments that led to the discovery of lifelong plasticity that the brain changes chemically, physically, and. Merzenich as helped to identify two distinct periods of brain plasticity. Brain plasticity with michael merzenich bsp 105 brain.
Merzenich is the brain behind brainhq and the author of softwired. Merzenich is a professor emeritus neuroscientist at the university of california, san francisco. Michael merzenich, a principal discoverer of lifelong brain plasticity. The focus of softwired is on the practical implications of the discovery that our brains continue to change, and can even improve, throughout our. Contact all american speakers bureau to inquire about speaking fees and availability, and book the best keynote speaker for your next event. Merzenich is the brain behind brainhq, an online brain training program. Neuroscientist michael merzenich looks at one of the secrets of the brain s incredible power. Michael merzenich, phd, is one of the scientists responsible for our current understanding of brain plasticity the notion that the brain can change itself at any age. Michael merzenich speakers bureau and booking agent info.
For nearly five decades, he has been a leading pioneer in brain plasticity research. Currently, he serves as the chief scientific officer at posit science. You can read an excerpt, learn more, or buy it from amazon. Merzenich was among the first scientists to accept that the adult brain is plastic and capable of change. Hes researching ways to harness the brain s plasticity to enhance our skills and recover lost function. Michael merzenich studies neuroplasticity the brains powerful ability to change itself and adapt and ways we might make use of that plasticity to heal injured brains and enhance the skills in healthy ones. Jan 21, 2014 if you have read anything about brain plasticity you have seen the name michael merzenich. Brain plasticity and functional losses in the aged. The critical period and the period of adult plasticity. Michael merzenich supports anat baniels method and work view the video.
How the new science of brain plasticity can change your life learn more at. How the new science of brain plasticity can change your life book online at best prices in india on. In february 2004, merzenich gave a ted talk titled growing evidence of brain plasticity which outlines the basic findings of his research. How the new science of brain plasticity can change your life. Michael merzenich anat baniel method neuromovement. You have the power to change your brain for the better. Michael merzenich, phd, is one of the scientists responsible for our current understanding of brain plasticitythe notion that the brain can change itself at any age. Merzenich s foreword kids beyond limits is a great gift to every person who loves a child in great need of help.
Thats when i came across the work of dr michael merzenich. That stunning fact was revealed to audiences with the release of the brain fitness program in 2006. How the new science of brain plasticity can change your life, has been called a mustread and the book we have all been. Michael merzenich, phd is a professor emeritus at the university of.
751 1545 847 354 577 300 209 1394 716 101 332 1609 1456 86 354 1353 501 582 1589 478 1428 1516 1199 130 1610 1597 1542 1397 1593 1262 68 942 1222 526 1254 279 21 603