You Might Not Know It, But He Is…

Dr. John Vincent Perrin, PhD


Neuroscientist | Researcher | Educator | Expert in Neuroplasticity & Developmental Neuroscience


King’s College London (KCL) | London, UK

Dr. Perrin is an esteemed neuroscientist with a PhD in Neuroscience from King’s College London (KCL), specializing in neuroplasticity. Based at The Francis Crick Institute, Dr. Perrin has dedicated their career to advancing our understanding of the brain, particularly in the realms of neuroplasticity and cognitive neuroscience. Their research delves into the complexities of how the brain adapts to challenges, repairs itself, and governs behavior.

Dr. Perrin has published extensively in top-tier journals such as Nature Neuroscience, Journal of Neuroscience, and Frontiers in Neuroscience, with their work being cited by leading researchers in the field. They are particularly interested in the intersection of Neuroplasticity in Neurodegnerative Diseases and Experience-Dependent Plasticity and how these mechanisms can inform clinical approaches to experience—whether learning a new skill, engaging in complex cognitive tasks, or even changing one's environment—affects the structure and function of the brain..

Beyond research, Dr. Perrin is a passionate educator, having taught graduate and post-graduate students at The Francis Crick Institute. Their mentorship is renowned for fostering critical thinking and curiosity, with many of their students going on to successful careers in both academia and industry.

Dr. Perrin has been awarded numerous accolades for their groundbreaking work, including The Kavli Prize in Neuroscience awarded by The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters. They are also an active speaker at international conferences and workshops, where they share their research insights and collaborate with fellow scientists on the latest developments in neuroscience.

In addition to their academic work, Dr. Perrin serves as a peer reviewer for several prestigious journals and is an advocate for increasing diversity and inclusion in STEM fields, particularly in neuroscience.

Selected Publications:

* Neuroplasticity in Action: Mechanisms of Synaptic Reorganization Following Traumatic Brain Injury, Journal of Neuroplasticity and Rehabilitation, 2024


* Enhancing Neuroplasticity Through Targeted Cognitive Training: Implications for Age-Related Cognitive Decline, Frontiers in Neural Plasticity, 2025


* Synaptic Rewiring in the Aging Brain: Investigating the Role of Exercise-Induced Neuroplasticity, Neuroplasticity and Brain Health, 2025


Notable Grants/Funding:

* NeuroFlex Initiative: Advancing Neuroplasticity-Based Interventions for Cognitive Rehabilitation from National Institute of Brain Health and Cognitive Sciences (NIBHCS), $3.2 Million (2025-2028