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John Krakauer

b. 1967

American neurologist

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Born 1967. John Krakauer is an American neuroscientist and neurologist, known for Motor control, Motor learning and Stroke.

John Krakauer is an American neurologist and neuroscientist. He is the director of the Centre for Restorative Neurotechnology at the Champalimaud Foundation in Lisbon, Portugal, and John C. Malone Professor of Neurology, Neuroscience, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. He is a co-founder of the KATA project at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and head of Vision for MindMaze. His areas of interest range from motor learning, motor control, and stroke to bioethics. From 2003 until 2010, he was the codirector of the Motor Performance Laboratory at the Neurological Institute of Columbia University.

Krakauer received his bachelor's degree at Trinity College of Cambridge University. He completed the Osler internship at Johns Hopkins University and both his neurology residency and neurovascular fellowship at Columbia University.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Motor control, Motor learning, Stroke, Stroke recovery
Education
Trinity College, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Johns Hopkins University
Employers
Johns Hopkins University
Also known as
John W Krakauer

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped John Krakauer's

Frequently asked questions

Who is John Krakauer?

American neurologist

When was John Krakauer born?

John Krakauer was born on 14 April 1967.

What is John Krakauer's occupation?

John Krakauer is a neuroscientist and neurologist.

What is John Krakauer known for?

John Krakauer is known for Motor control, Motor learning, Stroke and Stroke recovery.

What nationality is John Krakauer?

John Krakauer is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: John Krakauer

Β· Wikidata: Q6243432

Β· DBpedia: John Krakauer

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