The authors
Michael S. C. Thomas
Michael is a professor of cognitive neuroscience at Birkbeck, University of London, Director of the Centre for Educational Neuroscience, and Director of the Developmental Neurocognition Lab. One of his main interests is the translation of research between neuroscience and education. With Cathy Rogers, he recently published the book ‘Educational Neuroscience: The Basics’ (Routledge). He has also published fiction.
Simon Green
Simon was for many years a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Birkbeck, University of London. Recently retired, he specialised in teaching introductory neuroscience to first year students. Along the way he published several textbooks in the area, including ‘Principles of Biopsychology’, still in print after 25 years. His research interests include neurotransmitter and hormonal modulation of brain function, the evolutionary background to the modern human brain, and the psychological and biological roots of psychological disorders.
The illustrator
Scarlet Forrester
Scarlet is an artist who specialises in creative visualisation. She has a BA degree in English Literature and an MSc in Psychology, and aims to combine these fields as a launchpad for a future in art, design, and unique solutions to bizarre problems. She also has a focus on comic book writing, character design and storyboard art. Visit her site here.
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