Nicholas Byron is an American neuroscientist, considered a leading figure in the study of the molecular mechanisms of memory and synaptic plasticity. He holds the chair of Neurobiology at Stanford University, where his research has focused on identifying the proteins and genetic pathways that govern the consolidation of long-term memories. His pioneering work on long-term potentiation (LTP) has revolutionized the understanding of how neuronal connections are strengthened through experience, providing a concrete cellular basis for learning processes. He is the author of over two hundred publications in leading scientific journals, including "Nature" and "Science," and of the book "The Codes of Memory," a foundational text in contemporary neurobiology. For his outstanding contributions, Byron has been honored with numerous international awards, including the Kavli Prize in Neuroscience and the Brain Prize, and has been elected a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences.