Suzanne Corkin Suzanne Corkin

About the Author

Suzanne Corkin is a distinguished neuroscientist and professor emerita at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she spent over four decades advancing the frontiers of human memory research. Renowned for her groundbreaking studies on amnesia and brain function, Corkin's work has profoundly influenced our understanding of how memories are formed, stored, and retrieved. Her meticulous experiments with patient H.M., the most studied amnesiac in history, provided invaluable insights into the neural basis of memory, challenging and reshaping established theories in cognitive neuroscience. In her acclaimed book Permanent Present Tense, Corkin offers an intimate and scientifically rigorous account of H.M.'s life and legacy, blending personal narrative with cutting-edge research to illuminate the mysteries of the human mind. A recipient of numerous awards, including the International Prize from the Fondation pour la Recherche Médicale, Corkin continues to inspire scientists and lay readers alike with her accessible yet profound explorations of the brain.