Dr. Jaya Viswanathan is a neuroscientist, author, and artist born and raised in India. She earned an engineering degree, a Master’s in neuroscience, and a Doctorate in cognitive neuroscience. After her post-doctoral fellowship, she deepened her neuroscientific expertise as a contractor at the National Institutes of Health. She is currently a Research Assistant Professor at the Indiana University School of Medicine working in translational neuroscience to prevent and treat Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias.
She illustrated and wrote the first of its kind children’s neuroscience book, Baby Senses: A Sensory Neuroscience Primer for All Ages to convey complex scientific concepts through art and whimsy in terms of sensory “superpowers”. She has been interviewed on written, audio/podcasts, and video platforms where she makes neuroscience accessible to lay audiences. Tune into her podcast “Know Brainer” and other projects through which she disseminates science via her website and through her social media!
She has also published several peer reviewed research papers and presented at various conferences. Find a list of her scientific publications and read more about neuroscience research! You can also invite her to speak or guest lecture in your class or event! She also creates custom neuroart on commission – drop her a line through babysensesbook@gmail.com or a message using the form below!
Baby Senses 