Andrew Huberman

Andrew Huberman is an American neuroscientist and podcaster known for his work at Stanford University School of Medicine and for hosting the Huberman Lab podcast.

Andrew Huberman is an American neuroscientist and podcaster known for his work at Stanford University School of Medicine and for hosting the Huberman Lab podcast. His research has focused on brain development, visual system function and repair, stress, resilience, and neural plasticity. He has also attracted public attention and criticism for science communication on health-related topics.

Early life and education

Andrew Huberman earned a B.A. in psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, followed by an M.A. in psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of California, Davis.

Academic career

After postdoctoral research at Stanford under Ben Barres, Huberman held faculty positions at the University of California, San Diego and later joined Stanford University School of Medicine, where he became a tenured professor.

Research

Huberman’s laboratory studies brain development, the neuroscience of visual perception, vision repair in diseases such as glaucoma, stress, resilience, and neural plasticity.

Public outreach

In 2021, Huberman launched the Huberman Lab podcast, which presents neuroscience and health-related topics to a broad audience.

Reception and criticism

Huberman has been praised for his academic work and public reach, but some scientists have criticized him for promoting dietary supplements and making health claims they consider insufficiently supported.