John Medina is researching the evolution of the brain at the molecular level. The American scientist is well known for his educational programs on television and many interesting popular science works, which clearly talk about the principles of neurobiology and the functioning of brain structures.
Biography
John Medina was born on January 19, 1956 in the United States. His father was a US Air Force officer and his mother was a school teacher. John Medina is a researcher of processes and mechanisms in molecular biology, specializing in experiments in the isolation and characterization of brain genes responsible for human development and the genetics of mental disorders, has an honorary Ph. D.
Careers and contributions to brain science
Currently, the American scientist is the founder and director of the Center for Brain Research at Seattle Pacific University, the author of many books and publications under the headings of parenting, biology and human health. His books reveal the secrets of effective use and development of the capabilities of the human brain, able to help parents in raising children. John Medina is invited to attend school meetings and psychiatric conferences. D. Medina is now a popular national radio and television commentator in her specialization. The scientist's professional career began with the study of the mental health of pharmaceutical workers.
Educational work
Until 1990, the researcher worked as a lecturer in the Department of Bioengineering at the famous University of Washington School of Medicine, an assistant to the vice-rector at the University of Washington, and a private consultant in biotechnology research. D. Medina is named National Teacher of the Year in the Department of Continuing Medical Education of the American pharmaceutical company, which ceased operations in 1996, Outstanding Teacher of the Year at the University of Washington Technical College, and twice - Teacher of the Year at the Student Bioengineering Association. The scientist has served as a consultant to the State Education Commission and a permanent legislative rapporteur on issues related to neuroscience and vocational education.
Creativity and research
After giving scientists his presentation on early childhood education to US state governors, his work attracted the attention of a charitable foundation. The foundation made a donation of $ 25 million to help the scientist found the Brain Research Institute. In 2000, the scientist founded the Institute of the Center for Brain Research in Applied Learning. In 2004 he became a scientific specialist at the National Academy of Engineering, and then - the head of the biological engineering department of the medical faculty of the university.
Personal life
John Medina is an exemplary husband and a happy family man. The scientist and his wife live in Seattle, they are the parents of two sons.
