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Adam Gazzaley

Founder of Neuroscape at UCSF; Co-Founder and Chief Science Advisor at Akili Interactive and JAZZ VP

Adam Gazzaley is a prominent neuroscientist, neurologist, inventor, author, photographer, and entrepreneur.16 He currently holds the position of David Dolby Distinguished Professor of Neurology, Physiology, and Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).124

Born on December 29, 1968, in New York City, Gazzaley developed an early passion for science.16 He graduated from the Bronx High School of Science in 1986 and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Binghamton University.13 He then obtained both an M.D. and Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York.34

Career Highlights

  • Founder and Executive Director of Neuroscape, a translational neuroscience center at UCSF14
  • Co-founder and Chief Science Advisor of Akili Interactive Labs, a company developing therapeutic video games36
  • Co-founder and former Chief Scientist of JAZZ Venture Partners, a venture capital firm (until 2024)36
  • Inventor of the first video game approved by the FDA as a medical treatment6
  • Author of over 190 scientific articles and delivered more than 750 talks worldwide16

Research Focus

Gazzaley's research primarily explores:

  • Neural mechanisms of perception, attention, and memory3
  • Impact of distraction and multitasking on cognitive abilities3
  • Cognitive decline in aging and potential interventions36
  • Development of novel brain assessment and optimization technologies4

His work has gained significant attention, including a Nature cover story in September 2013 for his research on improving cognitive abilities in older adults through custom-designed video games.16

Awards and Recognition

Gazzaley has received numerous awards, including the 2015 Society for Neuroscience – Science Educator Award.35 His work has been widely featured in high-impact media outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, TIME, and CNN.36

Adam Gazzaley's LinkedIn username is adam-gazzaley-6b54366, as mentioned in the query.7

Highlights

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Jan 25 · gazzaley.com
Adam's Story - Adam Gazzaley
Adam's Story - Adam Gazzaley
Sep 20 · Fast Company
Artist Refik Anadol believes still AI can change our hearts and minds - Fast Company
Jul 17 · Fast Company
Akili Interactive's EndeavorOTC targets adult ADHD - Fast Company
Dec 19 · en.wikipedia.org
Adam Gazzaley - Wikipedia
Adam Gazzaley - Wikipedia

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San Francisco, California, United States