John Donoghue (neuroscientist)

John Donoghue is a neuroscientist known for his research on how the brain controls movement and interacts with technology. He studies how neural signals from the brain can be used to operate prosthetic limbs or brain-machine interfaces, helping people with paralysis regain movement. His work bridges neuroscience, engineering, and medicine, advancing understanding of neural plasticity—the brain's ability to adapt—and developing systems that link the brain directly to computers or devices for restoring function. Donoghue's research contributes to improving independence and quality of life for individuals with neurological injuries.