Miguel NicolelisMiguel Nicolelis is a renowned Brazilian neuroscientist and neuroengineer, known for his pioneering work in the fields of neuroscience and biomedical engineering. Born on March 7, 1961, he currently serves as a professor of neurosciences at Duke University. Professor Nicolelis' research focuses on the plasticity of the nervous system, the interaction of the brain with the external world, and neural repair technologies. more