Miguel Nicolelis

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Miguel Nicolelis
Born	Miguel Ângelo Laporta Nicolelis March 7, 1961 (1961-03-07) (age 63) São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Alma mater	University of São Paulo Drexel University College of Medicine
Known for	Brain–computer interface
Children	1
Scientific career
Fields	Neuroscience
Institutions	Duke University, International Institute for Neuroscience of Natal
Doctoral advisor	César Timo-Iaria
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Miguel Ângelo Laporta Nicolelis (Portuguese pronunciation: [miˈɡɛw ˈɐ̃ʒelu lɐˈpɔɾtɐ nikoˈlɛlis], born March 7, 1961), is a Brazilian scientist, physician and Duke School of Medicine Professor in Neuroscience at Duke University, best known for his pioneering work surrounding brain-computer interface (also known as "brain-machine interface") technology.