Martha J. Farah

Martha J. Farah is a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, where she works at the intersection of neuroscience and society. She directs the Center for Neuroscience & Society and actively engages in research, teaching, and advising graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

• Research Focus: Neural correlates of socioeconomic status, neuroscience policy, brain imaging applications, cognitive enhancement, and neuroethics.
• Key Collaborations: Interdisciplinary projects involving law, education, and social policy.

Her research explores how neuroscience informs societal frameworks, including legal systems, educational practices, and social inequality. She has contributed extensively to understanding the relationship between socioeconomic status and brain development.

Recent publications highlight her work in neuroimaging, cognitive enhancement, and neuroethics. She emphasizes translating neuroscience findings into actionable policy recommendations.

• Advising: Mentors graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in neuroscience and related fields.
• Labs/Teams: Leads the Center for Neuroscience & Society, fostering collaborations across disciplines.