Sergio Della Sala, has a degree in Medicine (Berkeley-Milan), specialised in clinical neurology and a PhD in Psychobiology. Has worked in Milan, Aberdeen (Scotland) and Perth (Australia). Currently is Professor of Human Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Edinburgh, UK. He published over 700 hundred papers in peer-review journals, is Fellow of the Royal Society, the recipient of the inaugural Tam Dalyell Prize for “Excellence in Engaging the Public with Science” and was awarded the "Global Ambassador" role by FESN.