John Milton, M.D., Ph.D.

William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor Emeritus of Computational Neuroscience

Department

Keck Science

Areas of Expertise

Biotechnology
Mathematics Modeling
Neurobiology

Biography

John Milton has been working at the interface between mathematics, neuroscience and neurology for over 40 years. His research aims to translate mathematical concepts developed at the blackboard into practical applications that can be tested at the bench top and the bedside. His current research interests range from skill acquisition and decision making by the nervous system to the onset and prediction of epileptic seizures. Interdisciplinary student teams are exposed to problems that lie at the interface between biology and mathematics with the aim of developing implementable solutions.

Education

B.Sc., Ph.D., M.D.C.M McGill University

Awards and Affiliations

William R. Kenan, Jr Chair in Computational Neuroscience

Fellow, American Physical Society

Richard Bellman Prize (Biomathematics)

Canadian Heart Foundation Medical Scientist fellowship (1979-82)

Japan Society for Promotion of Science fellowship (1971-74)