Department: Neurology & Neurological Sciences
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Academic Appointments Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Science - Psychiatry/Neuroscience/MSLS
Member, Bio-X
Professor (By courtesy), Neurology & Neurological Sciences
Research InterestOur laboratory is studying synapse formation, stability and elimination at a variety of levels, e.g. from molecules to behavior. A primary focus of the lab is to understanding the role that individual molecules play in the assembly and function of synaptic junctions. In addition we evaluating a variety of potential treatments for cognitive impairment in Down syndrome in part by assessing the impact specific drugs on cognitive function in mouse models of Down syndrome.
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Academic Appointments Clinical Assistant Professor, Neurology & Neurological Sciences
Clinical Focus- Neurology
Research InterestDr. Goyal specializes in the diagnosis, management, and electrophysiological testing of neuromuscular diseases. Through collaboration with a multidisciplinary team including therapists, research scientists, and ancillary staff, her work focuses on providing state of the art, comprehensive care to patients living with neuromuscular diseases. Her clinical research interests include ALS and sleep, hereditary neuropathies, and neuromuscular junction disorders.
Practices at Stanford Hospital and Clinics and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital -
Academic Appointments Clinical Associate Professor, Neurology & Neurological Sciences
Clinical Focus- Neurology
Practices at Stanford Hospital and Clinics and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital -
Academic Appointments Assistant Professor, Neurology & Neurological Sciences
Member, Child Health Research Institute
Member, Neurology & Neurological Sciences
Assistant Professor (By courtesy), Psychiatry & Behavioral Science
Clinical Focus- Neurology
Research InterestDr. Greicius' research involves the use of functional MRI in conjunction with other imaging modalities to detect and characterize neural networks in healthy adults and patients with neuropsychiatric disorders. The main research objective is to develop novel imaging biomarkers that will enhance the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, major depression, and schizophrenia.

