Dr. John Donoghue is one of the world’s most recognized neuroscientists and has over 35 years of experience leading translational research in brain function, motor control and neurotechnology. Most recently, as Founding Director of the Wyss Center for Bio and NeuroEngineering in Geneva, Switzerland, he led the Center’s research activities and translational programs focused on advanced neurotechnology. He was founding Chairman of the Department of Neuroscience at Brown University and Founder of Brown University’s Carney Brain Science Institute, and earlier developed the BrainGate brain-machine interface for the rehabilitation of patients with spinal cord injury and ALS. He has received numerous international awards and honors for his work, is a member of the National Academy of Medicine and has published over 125 scientific papers. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Boston University, Master’s degree from the University of Vermont and Ph.D. from Brown University.