A person who studies the brain is typically called a neuroscientist.
Neuroscientists are researchers who specialize in studying the nervous system, including the brain. Their work covers a wide range of areas, such as:
- Brain development: How the brain forms and changes over time.
- Brain function: How the brain works to control our thoughts, feelings, and actions.
- Brain disorders: The causes, symptoms, and treatments of brain disorders like Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and stroke.
Here are some other titles for people who study the brain, depending on their specific focus:
- Neuropsychologist: Studies how the brain affects behavior and cognition.
- Neurobiologist: Studies the biological processes of the nervous system.
- Cognitive neuroscientist: Studies the neural basis of cognitive processes like memory, attention, and language.
