Wendy Suzuki is globally renowned for her work on brain plasticity, and the brain’s ability to form and retain new long-term memories. As a Professor of Neural Science & Psychology at New York University, Wendy is performing ground-breaking research on the relationship between exercise and the brain, memory and the brain, and several other subjects related to behaviour. A bestselling author, respected researcher and now keynote speaker, Wendy is available to hire for a wide range of events related to neuroscience, mental health and fitness.
Equipped with a bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley and a PhD in Neuroscience from UC San Diego, Wendy joined New York University as an Assistant Professor of Neural Science. In her role as Associative Professor of Neural Sciences & Psychology at NYU, Wendy taught undergraduate and graduate students about how the brain allows humans to form long-term memories. She also specialised in teaching the effects of aerobic exercise on learning memory and cognition. Passionate about teaching, Wendy offers courses on the effect of art, exercise, and meditation and the brain.
Wendy is a seasoned TED talk speaker, with her 2018 TED talk “The Brain-Changing Benefits of Exercise” amassing nearly 10 million views. Other TED talks she has delivered include “How to Calm Your Anxiety, From a Neuroscientist”, “Exercise and the Brain” and “The Disruptive Power of Exercise”. Wendy is also called upon several popular podcasts such as Andrew Huberman’s Huberman Lab and Steven Bartlett’s The Diary of a CEO.
Bestselling author of “Healthy Brain, Happy Life”, and other titles such as “Good Anxiety”, “Anxiety is Your Superpower” and “Happy Brain”, Wendy’s research and work has helped millions of people around the world view their anxiety as positive and learn to cope with it. On a mission to help people understand the power of exercise and the brain, Wendy is available to hire as a speaker for a wide range of events. Her expertise will leave your audience with a better understanding of neuroscience, mental health and fitness. Hire Wendy Suzuki today!
How to hire Wendy Suzuki
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Wendy Suzuki for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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- 2023 – Delivered a TED talk entitled “How to Calm Your Anxiety, From a Neuroscientist”
- 2023 – Invited to speak at the Aspen Ideas Festival
- 2022 – Contributor to CNBC
- 2022 – Invited to speak at the Presidents Summit
- 2021 – Author of “Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion”
- 2021 – Author of “Anxiety is Your Superpower: Using Anxiety to Feel Better, Think Better & Do Better”
- 2015 – Author of “Healthy Brain, Happy Life: A Personal Program to Activate Your Brain & Do Everything Better”
- 2010 – Professor of Neural Science & Psychology, NYU
- 2004 – Associative Professor of Neural Sciences & Psychology, NYU
- 1998 – Assistant Professor of Neural Science & Psychology, NYU
