Baroness Susan Greenfield

"If you're a scientist, you have to talk about it and think about it. You can't just say it's not true."

Susan Greenfield CBE, FRCP (Hon)

Susan Greenfield is a research scientist, author, and broadcaster based in Oxford. She has held research fellowships in the Department of Physiology at Oxford, the Collège de France in Paris, and NYU Medical Center in New York. She has been awarded 32 honorary degrees from British and foreign universities and was elected to an Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians in 2000.

Her international recognition includes the Golden Plate Award (2003) from the Academy of Achievement, Washington; L’Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur (2003) from the French Government; and the 2010 Australian Medical Research Society Medal. She has held a Visiting Professorship at the University of Melbourne Medical School and is currently CEO of Neuro Bio, a biotech company she founded in 2013.

What genres and subjects does Baroness Susan Greenfield write about?

She primarily writes popular science books on neuroscience, the brain and consciousness, and the effects of technology on thinking. She has also authored speculative works, such as 2121, exploring future societal and technological changes.

Which book should I start with if I'm new to her work?

For an introduction to her neuroscience approach, start with The Private Life of the Brain or The Human Brain: A Guided Tour. If interested in the impact of digital technology, Mind Change is a recommended entry point.

Are her books part of a series or are they standalone?

Her books are standalone titles; there is no series listed.

What recurring themes appear across her books?

Recurring themes include brain function and consciousness, the effects of 21st-century technologies on thinking and behaviour, and the implications of neuroscience for the future of individuals and society.

What notable credentials and awards support her expertise?

Susan Greenfield is a distinguished research scientist and broadcaster, has held research fellowships and visiting professorships, received 32 honorary degrees, an Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians, the Golden Plate Award, L'Ordre National de la Légion d'Honneur, and the Australian Medical Research Society Medal.