Mark Solms, psihanalist si neuropsiholog, a descoperit mecanismele cerebrale ale viselor. Este cercetator in cadrul departamentului de neuropsihologie de la Neuroscience Institute, University of Cape Town. In anul 2000 a infiintat International Neuropsychoanalysis Society. Este conferentiar onorific in neurochirurgie al Royal London Hospital School si membru de onoare al American College of Psychiatrists. A mai publicat The Brain and the Inner World (impreuna cu Oliver Turnbull) (2002).