Joseph E. LeDoux

Joseph E. LeDoux is a distinguished neuroscientist and professor known for his pioneering research on the neural basis of emotions, particularly fear and anxiety. He is the Henry and Lucy Moses Professor of Science at New York University, where he directs the Emotional Brain Institute. LeDoux’s work has transformed our understanding of how the brain processes emotions, providing valuable insights into mental health disorders such as PTSD and anxiety. He is the author of several acclaimed books, including The Emotional Brain, Synaptic Self, and Anxious, and is also the lead singer and songwriter for the band The Amygdaloids, which blends science and art through music.