Ben Rein, PhD

Dr. Ben Rein is a neuroscientist and science educator whose research focuses on the neurobiology of social interactions. He has published over 20 scientific papers about the neuroscience of empathy, the genetic basis of autism, and how brain cell communication regulates social interactions. His research has received awards from the NIH, Society for Neuroscience, and Sigma Xi. Outside the lab, Ben creates educational videos on research, neuroscience basics, and debunks misinformation for his audience of >1 million followers. His videos have received over 60 million views, been featured on major media outlets (ABC News, Good Morning America), and have won awards from the National Academies of Science, AAAS, Society for Neuroscience, and Stanford. Ben serves as Chief Science Officer of the Mind Science Foundation and is an Adjunct Lecturer at Stanford. He has been a scientific consultant for over 35 companies and foundations. He is also a contributing editor at OpenMind Magazine and the Founder of the Aspiring Scientists Coalition, an organization providing free guidance for students in 75+ countries.