John Krakauer Scientist

John Krakauer (born April 14, 1967) is a neurologist, neuroscientist and academic. He is currently a Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience, the Director of the Center for the Study of Motor Learning and Brain Repair, the Director of Brain, Learning, Animation, and Movement Lab (BLAM), at Johns Hopkins University, and the co-founder of the KATA project. His areas of interest range from motor learning and motor control and stroke to bioethics. From 2003 until 2010 he was the codirector of the Motor Performance Laboratory at the Neurological Institute of Columbia University.He received his bachelor degree at Trinity College of Cambridge University, but his advanced education and extended work have been in the United States, primarily associated with Columbia.

Personal facts

John Krakauer
Alias (AKA)Krakauer John W.
Birth dateApril 14, 1967
Nationality
United States
Education
Trinity College Cambridge
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Known for
Stroke
Motor control
Motor learning
Stroke recovery

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Scientist

academic advisor
Claude Ghez
Field of study
Neurology
Neuroscience

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