Merkin Prize Awarded to Merzenich: He Overturned Dogma about the Brain to Create a Miracle for Addressing Deafness and 21st Century Digital Medicine (opens original article in a new tab)

Dr. Michael Merzenich was awarded the Merkin Prize for pioneering work in brain plasticity and cochlear implants, which have restored hearing and advanced digital medicine.

• Dr. Merzenich received the Merkin Prize for his work on cochlear implants and brain plasticity.
• His research demonstrated that the adult brain can change and adapt throughout life.
• He developed BrainHQ, a program using exercises to improve cognitive function and address various brain-related conditions.