Lisa Genova is an esteemed American neuroscientist and author, born on November 22, 1970. She embarked on her literary journey by self-publishing her debut novel, Still Alice, in 2007. This novel narrates the poignant story of a Harvard University professor grappling with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Gaining widespread acclaim, Still Alice was later acquired by Simon & Schuster and published by Pocket Books (now Gallery Books) in January 2009. To date, it boasts over 2.6 million copies in print and has been translated into 37 languages. The novel's significance was further underscored when it was selected as one of the thirty titles for World Book Night 2013. A cinematic adaptation released in 2014 won the Academy Award for Best Actress, celebrating Julianne Moore's exceptional portrayal of Alice Howland.

In her writing, Genova has consistently explored characters navigating life with neurological disorders. Following Still Alice, Gallery Books published her subsequent novels, Left Neglected, Love Anthony, and Inside the O'Briens, all of which achieved New York Times bestseller status. Lisa Genova's educational background is equally impressive. She graduated valedictorian, summa cum laude from Bates College with a degree in Biopsychology and holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Harvard University. Hailed as the Oliver Sacks of fiction and the Michael Crichton of brain science, Genova occupies a unique position in contemporary fiction, marrying her extensive knowledge of neuroscience with profound human stories.

Her first nonfiction book, REMEMBER: The Science of Memory & the Art of Forgetting, was released on March 23, 2021, further establishing her as a leading voice in the intersection of science and literature.