Lisa Genova graduated valedictorian from Bates College with a degree in Biopsychology and has a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Harvard University. Acclaimed as the Oliver Sacks of fiction and the Michael Crichton of brain science, she is the the New York Times bestselling author of Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting and novels Still Alice, Left Neglected, Love Anthony, Inside the O’Briens, and Every Note Played. Julianne Moore won the Best Actress Oscar for her role in the film adaptation of Still Alice in 2015. Film adaptations for Every Note Played and Inside the O’Briens are in production.

Lisa Genova’s writing focuses on people living with neurological conditions who tend to be ignored, feared, or misunderstood, portrayed within a narrative that is accessible to the general public. Through fiction, she is dedicated to describing with passion and accuracy the journeys of those affected by neurological diseases and mental illness, thereby educating, demystifying, and inspiring support for care and scientific research toward cures.

Named one of the US Top 50 Influencers in Aging by Next Avenue, Lisa has appeared on Dr. Oz, the TODAY show, CNN, PBS Newshour, and NPR. Her first TED talk, "What You Can Do To Prevent Alzheimer's", has been viewed 5 million times. Her most recent TED talk, “How Memory Works—and Why Forgetting is Totally Ok” was viewed over a million times in its first month.