Timothy DeVoogd

Timothy DeVoogd is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and Field of Neurobiology and Behavior at Cornell University, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on avian neurobiology, including hormone-related plasticity in adult birds, learning-driven brain plasticity in juveniles, and evolutionary comparisons of neural systems across species. He also engages in science diplomacy initiatives, bridging scientific collaboration across the Americas.

• Research Themes:
• Hormonal influences on neural adaptability
• Neuroplasticity mechanisms in learning
• Evolutionary neurobiology
• International science policy

Recent activities include a seminar titled "From Bird Brains to Science Diplomacy, and Back" hosted by the Neuroscience Program at the Beckman Institute (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign) on February 18, 2025.