Zvezdan Pirtošek

Prof. Dr. Zvezdan Pirtošek is a prominent neurologist and the head of the Department of Neurology in Ljubljana. He is also the president of the Trepetlika Association, which supports patients with Parkinson's disease. His work focuses on the complexities of the human brain, emphasizing its role in shaping human existence and cognition. Pirtošek has contributed significantly to our understanding of brain development and its relationship with life experiences, such as childhood happiness and learning. He advocates for lifestyle changes to reduce dementia risk and highlights the brain's adaptability through neuroplasticity and neurogenesis.