By 2018 , scientists will have the ability to " reawaken " the first cryogenically frozen human head , according to Professor Sergio Canavero , director of the Turin Advanced Neuromodulation Institute . Canavero has attracted media attention in recent months after vowing to perform the world 's first human head transplant in 2018 . Last year , Canavero and his team claimed to have successfully completed a head transplant in monkeys . " The exclusive interview can be read in full in Saturday's edition of Ooom. However , critics remain sceptical . " The wishful thinking used by cryogenics companies is irresponsible , " said Clive Smith , professor of neuroscience at King ’s College London .
By 2018 , scientists will have the ability to " reawaken " the first cryogenically frozen human head , according to Professor Sergio Canavero , director of the Turin Advanced Neuromodulation Institute . Canavero has attracted media attention in recent months after vowing to perform the world 's first human head transplant in 2018 . Last year , Canavero and his team claimed to have successfully completed a head transplant in monkeys . However , critics remain sceptical . " The wishful thinking used by cryogenics companies is irresponsible , " said Clive Smith , professor of neuroscience at King ’s College London .