Joaquin M. Fuster, MD

Dr. Joaquin Fuster is a distinguished professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at UCLA's Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, renowned for his extensive research on the brain mechanisms underlying cognitive functions such as attention, perception, memory, and language. His groundbreaking contributions to the field have greatly advanced the understanding of cerebral cortex dysfunctions in neurological and mental illnesses, paving the way for more effective treatments and rehabilitation methods.

With a prolific career spanning several decades, Dr. Fuster has developed innovative techniques for studying neurgenerative behavior in the brain, including the first microelectrode method for single neuron recording and the discovery of memory cells in the primate brain. He has authored pivotal works, including the influential "The Prefrontal Cortex," which consolidates his leading theories on executive functions vital for cognitive processes and behavioral organization.

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