Steven Hyman

Steven Hyman is a prominent American neuroscientist and former provost of Harvard University. He has made significant contributions to the field of psychiatry and neuroscience, particularly in understanding the biological underpinnings of mental illness. As a professor at Harvard, Hyman has been an advocate for academic freedom and the importance of maintaining institutional independence in the face of political pressures, emphasizing the critical role of universities in fostering open discourse and research.