William Newsome is the Harman Family Provostial Professor of Neurobiology at Stanford University School of Medicine and Director of the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute. Renowned for his work in systems and cognitive neuroscience, he's made significant contributions to our understanding of visual perception and decision making. With honors like the Rank Prize and memberships in prestigious academies, he co-chaired the NIH BRAIN working group, shaping the future of US neuroscience research.