Robert Lober, M.D., Ph.D.
Rob was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. He served in the military prior to receiving his M.D. and Ph.D. from the Medical College of Georgia. During his graduate studies mentored by Dr. Nevin Lambert, he studied G protein-coupled receptor signaling at central synapses. His dissertation focused on the role of lateral membrane diffusion of neuronal receptors in neurotransmitter signaling. His current interests are in pediatric neurosurgery and basic neuroscience research. Outside of neurosurgery, Rob enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters, in addition to gardening, hunting, and fishing.
Education:
| 2009-present | Resident in Neurological Surgery, Stanford University |
| 2008-2009 | Combined General Surgery/Clinical Neuroscience Internship, Stanford University |
| 2001-2008 | MD/PhD, Medical College of Georgia |
Research Interests: Cellular electrophysiology, fluorescent microscopy techniques, neuronal signaling and network formation.
Program Completion: 2015
Honors/Awards:
| 2007 | Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Medical College of Georgia
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| 2005-2008 | National Research Service Award Predoctoral Fellowship |
| 2005 | American Heart Association Southeast Affiliate Predoctoral Fellowship |
Publications:
Contact Info: Robert Lober [roblober gmail.com]