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David Dolby Distinguished Professor of Neurology, Physiology and Psychiatry, and the Founder & Executive Director of Neuroscape at UCSF

Adam Gazzaley, MD, Ph.D. Speaking Fee: $20,000 to $30,000

David Dolby Distinguished Professor of Neurology, Physiology and Psychiatry, and the Founder & Executive Director of Neuroscape at UCSF

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Speaking Fee:
$20,000 to $30,000

Travels From:
Available Upon Request

Primary Topic Category:
Technology

Secondary Topic Category:
Healthcare

 

Adam Gazzaley, MD, Ph.D. Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Adam Gazzaley, M.D., Ph.D. is the David Dolby Distinguished Professor of Neurology, Physiology and Psychiatry, and Founder & Executive Director of Neuroscape at UCSF. He is co-Founder of Akili. He has filed multiple patents - notably his invention of the first FDA-approved video game, authored over 190 scientific articles and delivered over 750 invited presentations around the world. He co-authored the 2016 book “The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World”. He is the recipient of the 2020 Global Gaming Citizen Honor and named in Newsweek's 2021 Inaugural list of America’s Greatest Disruptors.

Dr. Adam Gazzaley obtained an M.D. and Ph.D. in Neuroscience at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, completed Neurology residency at the University of Pennsylvania, and postdoctoral training in cognitive neuroscience at University of California, Berkeley. He is currently the David Dolby Distinguished Professor of Neurology, Physiology and Psychiatry at University of California, San Francisco and the Founder & Executive Director of Neuroscape, a translational neuroscience center at UCSF engaged in technology creation and scientific research. At Neuroscape, he leads the design and development of novel brain assessment and cognitive optimization technologies to advance education, wellness, and medicine practices. Neuroscape’s novel approach involves the development of custom-designed, closed-loop video games integrated with the latest advancements in software and hardware (virtual/augmented reality, motion capture, mobile physiological recording devices, transcranial electrical brain stimulation). These technologies are then advanced to rigorous, placebo-controlled research studies that evaluate their impact on cognition, as well as the neural mechanisms of these effects using a combination of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), electroencephalography (EEG) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Dr. Gazzaley is co-founder of Akili, a company developing therapeutic video games and JAZZ Venture Partners, a venture capital firm investing in experiential technology to improve human performance. He has been a scientific advisor for dozens of companies including Apple, GE, Nielsen, Deloitte, Magic Leap, and the VOID. He was a Science Board member of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, and is currently a Board of Trustee, Science Council Member and Fellow of the California Academy of Sciences. Dr. Gazzaley has filed multiple patents, notably his invention of the first video game cleared by the FDA as a medical treatment. He has authored over 180 scientific articles and delivered over 750 invited presentations around the world. His research and perspectives have been consistently profiled in high-impact media, such as The New York Times, New York Times Magazine, New Yorker, Wall Street Journal, TIME, Discover, Wired, PBS, NPR, CNN and NBC Nightly News. He wrote and hosted the nationally televised PBS special “The Distracted Mind with Dr. Adam Gazzaley”, and co-authored the 2016 MIT Press book “The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World”, winner of the 2017 PROSE Award in the category of Biomedicine and Neuroscience. Dr. Gazzaley has received many awards and honors, including the 2015 SfN Science Educator Award, the 2020 Global Gaming Citizen Honor and was named in Newsweek's 2021 Inaugural list of America’s Greatest Disruptors.

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Dr. Adam Gazzaley enthralled our audience with his charismatic presence and his comprehensive research on the distracted brain, detailing various strategies to improve our attention span, multitasking skills, and cognitive functions. The attendees departed feeling more focused and optimistic. Kathy Witkowicki, Co-Founder/CEO Sonoma Speaker Series www.sonomaspeakerseries.com Dr. Adam Gazzaley gave the 2024 Keynote William Luttge Lecture for the 25th Anniversary of the University of Florida McKnight Brain Institute. This is a challenging seminar to give as it involved a large broad audience that includes clinicians, lay persons, and neuroscientists from a broad range of fields spanning cellular to cognitive neuroscience. Dr. Gazzaley was a brilliant and captivating speaker that artfully presented a talk that was accessible to the public while still being compelling for the seasoned neuroscientists. Needless to say, Dr. Gazzaley’s ability to effectively communicate complex ideas in a way that is engaging and accessible is truly remarkable. The McKnight Brain Institute community was buzzing with excitement after Dr. Gazzaley’s talk. Personnally, I was thoroughly impressed by the presentation, and his passion for advancing the field of neuroscience was palpable. I highly recommend Dr. Gazzaley as a keynote speaker for any event or conference in need of a knowledgeable and inspiring expert in neuroscience. Sara N Burke Professor and Vice Chair for Faculty Development, Department of Neuroscience Co-Director Center for Cognitive Aging and Memory University of Florida
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