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Andrew Huberman

Associate Professor of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology & Lab Director

Name: Andrew Huberman


Company: Stanford University School of Medicine



Professional Roles and Titles


Andrew Huberman is currently an Associate Professor of Neurobiology at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Additionally, he holds a courtesy position as an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. His research primarily focuses on how the brain works, changes through experience, and repairs itself after injury.

Academic Background and Professional Appointments


  • Associate Professor, Stanford School of Medicine (2016 - Present)

  • Assistant Professor, University of California, San Diego (2011 - 2015)

  • Postdoc, Stanford University, Neuroscience (2010)

  • Ph.D., University of California, Davis, Neuroscience (2004)

  • M.A., University of California, Berkeley, Psychology (2000)

  • B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, Psychology (1998)


Honors and Awards


  • Cogan Award for Contributions to Vision Science and Ophthalmology, ARVO (2017)

  • Pew Biomedical Scholar Award, Pew Charitable Trusts (2013-2017)

  • McKnight Neuroscience Scholar Award, McKnight Endowment Fund (2013-2016)

  • Catalyst for a Cure Investigator, Glaucoma Research Foundation (2012-present)

  • Helen Hay Whitney Postdoctoral Fellow, HHWF Foundation (2006-2009)

  • Allan G. Marr Prize for Best Ph.D. Dissertation, University of California, Davis (2005)

  • ARCS Foundation Graduate Fellowship Award, ARCS Foundation (2003)

  • Graduation with Honors and Distinction in Major, University of California, Santa Barbara (1998)


Editorial Boards and Committees


  • Journal of Comparative Neurology (2015 - Present)

  • Current Biology (2011 - Present)

  • The Journal of Neuroscience (2013 - 2018)

  • Neural Development (2016 - Present)

  • Cell Reports (2016 - 2022)

  • Current Opinion in Neurobiology (2016 - 2018)


Publications


1. "Postsynaptic neuronal activity promotes regeneration of retinal axons." Cell Reports, 2023.
2. "Brief structured respiration practices enhance mood and reduce physiological arousal." Cell Reports Medicine, 2023.
3. "Central nervous system regeneration." Cell, 2022.
4. "Thalamus: Then and now." Journal of Comparative Neurology, 2021.
5. "Divergent outputs of the ventral lateral geniculate nucleus mediate visually evoked defensive behaviors." Cell Reports, 2021.

Research Interests and Contributions


The Huberman Lab under Andrew Huberman focuses on studying the visual system, particularly:
  • Eye-to-brain circuits for vision and limbic responses

  • Neurodegeneration and neuroprotection

  • Regeneration of neural pathways

  • Human visual threat responses


Professional Organizations and Committees


  • Wu-Tsai Neurosciences Seminar Committee Chair, Stanford University (2021 - 2022)

  • Faculty Search Committee for Neurobiology/Molecular Neuroscience, Stanford School of Medicine (2018 - 2020)

  • Within-Department Tenure Review Committee, Neurobiology, Stanford School of Medicine (2019)

  • Research Committee Co-chair, Neurosciences, University of California, San Diego (2014 - 2015)

  • Neuroscience Graduate Program Admissions Committee, University of California, San Diego (2011 - 2012)


Online Presence and Additional Activities




  • Host: Huberman Lab Podcast, providing insights into neuroscience and health.


Contact Information


Address: Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States



Andrew Huberman's extensive background in neurobiology, combined with his prolific research and teaching roles at Stanford, positions him as a leading expert in vision science and neural regeneration. His work not only expands fundamental neuroscience understanding but also translates into potential therapeutic strategies for neural injuries and diseases.