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Robert Sapolsky Biography

Robert Sapolsky is a widely known American neuroendocrinology researcher and author. He is presently a professor of biology, and professor of neurology, neurological sciences, and, by courtesy, neurosurgery, at Stanford University. Furthermore, he is a research associate at the National Museums of Kenya.

10 Quick Facts About Robert Sapolsky

  1. Name: Robert Morris Sapolsky
  2. Age: 65 Years (2022)
  3. Birthday: 6 April
  4. Zodiac Sign: Aries
  5. Height: 5 feet 8 1⁄2 inches (174 cm)
  6. Nationality: American
  7. Occupation: Neuroendocrinology Researcher, Author
  8. Marital Status: Married
  9. Salary: To be updated
  10. Net worth: $1.5 million

Robert Sapolsky Age

Sapolsky is 65 years as of 2022, he was born on 6 April 1957, in Brooklyn, New York, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 6 April every year, and his birth sign is Aries.

Robert Sapolsky Height

Robert stands at a height of 5 feet 8 1⁄2 inches (174 cm) tall. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual weight and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Robert Sapolsky Education

Sapolsky studied at John Dewey High School and, by that time, he was reading textbooks on the subject and teaching himself Swahili. Sapolsky earned his B.A. in biological anthropology summa cum laude from Harvard University in 1978. He, later on, obtained his Ph.D. in neuroendocrinology from Rockefeller University.

Robert Sapolsky Family

Sapolsky was born in Brooklyn, New York, to immigrants from the Soviet Union. His father, Thomas Sapolsky, was an architect who renovated the restaurants Lüchow’s and Lundy’s. Nothing has been disclosed about his mother, and it is also not known if he has any brothers or sisters.

Robert Sapolsky Wife

Robert is happily married to his lovely wife, Dr. Lisa Sapolsky, a neuropsychologist. They are blessed with a son, Benjamin, and a daughter, Rachel.

Robert Sapolsky Children

Sapolsky and his wife Lisa are proud parents of two children; a boy and a girl namely Benjamin and Rachel. The couple likes keeping their personal life private thus there is no information about their children.

Robert Sapolsky Net Worth

Robert has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million dollars as of 2022. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as Neuroendocrinology Researcher and Author. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

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Robert Sapolsky Neuroendocrinology

Dr. Sapolsky is currently serving as a professor at Stanford University, holding joint appointments in several departments, including Biological Sciences, Neurology & Neurological Sciences, and Neurosurgery. As a neuroendocrinologist, he has centered his research on issues of stress and neuronal degeneration, as well as on the possibilities of gene therapy strategies for protecting susceptible neurons from disease. Currently, he is working on gene transfer techniques to strengthen neurons against the disabling effects of glucocorticoids.

Robert Sapolsky Behave

Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst was a 2017 non-fiction book by Robert Sapolsky. It explains how various biological processes influence human behavior, on scales ranging from less than a second prior to action to thousands of years heretofore.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Robert Sapolsky

Who is Robert Sapolsky?

Sapolsky is a widely known American neuroendocrinology researcher and author. He is presently a professor of biology, and professor of neurology, neurological sciences, and, by courtesy, neurosurgery, at Stanford University

How old is Robert?

Sapolsky is 65 years as of 2022, he was born on 6 April 1957, in Brooklyn, New York, United States.

How tall is Robert?

Robert stands at a height of 5 feet 8 1⁄2 inches (174 cm).

Is Robert married?

Yes, Robert is happily married to Dr. Lisa Sapolsky, a neuropsychologist. They are proud parents of two children, Benjamin and Rachel.

How much is Robert worth?

Sapolsky has an approximate net worth of $1.5 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles as Neuroendocrinology Researcher, and Author.

Where does Robert live?

Because of personal reasons, he has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of her house.

Is Sapolsky dead or alive? 

Robert is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Robert Now?

Sapolsky is presently the John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn Professor at Stanford University, holding joint appointments in several departments, including Biological Sciences, Neurology & Neurological Sciences, and Neurosurgery.

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