Heather Read, Ph.D.

Dr. Heather Read, a Ph.D. holder, is a distinguished Professor actively engaged in the Departments of Psychological Sciences and Biomedical Engineering. She also leads the renowned 'Brain Computer Interface' group, where she has conducted groundbreaking research in the fields of Neuroscience, Biophysics, and Neuropharmacology.

Throughout her illustrious career, Dr. Read has explored various aspects of brain function and neural networks. Her research has delved into topics such as cortico-cortical synaptic biophysics, neural coding and dynamics, and the neural encoding of pitch and rhythm cues in the auditory cortex.

Dr. Read's educational background is highly impressive, including post-doctoral fellowships in Neuroscience and Computational Neuroscience at prestigious institutions like the University of California, San Francisco, and The Rockefeller University. She obtained her Ph.D. in Pharmacology with a focus on Neuropharmacology from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine.

Having completed her Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry and Biophysics at Texas A&M University, Dr. Read has a solid foundation in the basic sciences that underpin her advanced research in the field of neurology.

Dr. Read's professional experience extends beyond academia, with notable roles as a Strategic Advisor at Future AI, Director at Brain Computer Interface Group, and a Research Affiliate at MIT Media Lab. She has also left a mark in the entrepreneurial sphere as the Co-Founder, Scientific Consultant, and Interim CEO at Elemind Technologies, Inc.

An accomplished speaker, Dr. Read has presented her work at numerous scientific symposia and conferences, including Computational Systems Neuroscience (CoSyNe), The Association for Research in Otolaryngology (ARO), and the Society for Neuroscience (SFN). Her contributions have earned her recognition in the form of prestigious awards, fellowships, and grants from esteemed organizations such as NSF, NIH, and the BRAIN initiative.

Dr. Read's collaborations with leading experts in the field, such as Ed Boyden, Nir Grossman, and David Wang at MIT, have resulted in innovative technologies like real-time brain-signal tracking systems and individualized closed-loop neuromodulation technologies. Her dedication to pushing the boundaries of neuroscience showcases her as a trailblazer in the field.