Sherlock Holmes of Human Brain

Vilayanur S Ramachnadran MD PhD

Vilayanur S. "Rama" Ramachandran (born 1951) is a neurologist best known for his work in the fields of behavioral neurology and psychophysics. He is currently the Director of the Center for Brain and Cognition, Professor in the Psychology Department and Neurosciences Program at the University of California, San Diego, and Adjunct Professor of Biology at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies.

This alumnus of Stanley Medical College, Madras is a fantastic speaker. He can describe the most complicated topics on neurosciences and inner workings of the brain in simple terms. Even I could understand!

After watching and listening to his Ted talk and BBC Reith lectures (Simply Fantastic) I wish I was his student. No wonder he is called “Sherlock Holmes of Human Brain”.

After numerous international awards and Padma Bhushan, I hope the Nobel Prize is next in line for him.