Read Montague
Neuroscientist | Mapping the Human Brain
About
Dr. Read Montague is a pioneering neuroscientist exploring the workings of the human brain.
As the Director of the Human Neuroimaging Lab at Virginia Tech, he has imaged thousands of brains to better understand human behavior and cognition. Montague's research bridges neuroscience, physics, and biology, uncovering the complex neural mechanisms that shape our thoughts, emotions, and decision-making.
His TED Talks have captivated audiences worldwide, offering fresh perspectives on topics ranging from social intelligence to medical breakthroughs. Audiences leave Montague's keynotes with a deeper scientific understanding of the brain and its profound influence on the human experience.
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What we're learning from 5,000 brains
Mice, bugs and hamsters are no longer the only way to study the brain. Functional MRI (fMRI) allows scientists to map brain activity in living, breathing, decision-making human beings. Read Montague gives an overview of how this technology is helping us understand the complicated ways in which we interact with each other.
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