Stanford Neurology & Neurological Sciences

A Pacemaker for the Brain: Treating Parkinson's by Responding to the Brain's Rhythms in Real Time

Neurologist Helen Bronte-Stewart has spent two decades studying what goes wrong in the brains of people with Parkinson's disease. In a Q&A, she explains how that work led to adaptive deep brain stimulation (aDBS), an FDA-approved therapy that continuously monitors the brain's electrical activity and adjusts stimulation in real time, and what it means to finally see it reaching patients around the world after years of lab research.

A Better Alzheimer's Drug? A long trek nears its destination

Led by Frank Longo, Stanford Medicine is advancing an oral treatment for Alzheimer’s disease designed to slow brain decline by strengthening brain connections and reducing inflammation. 

Jin Hyung Lee, PhD publishes article in Science.org about social empathy, prosocial behavior, and orexin-driven theta oscillations

Jin Hyung Lee, PhD has recently published a research article in Science.org about social empathy, prosocial behavior, and orexin-driven theta oscillations. Congrats to Dr. Lee!

Research by Tony Wyss-Coray, PhD, Demonstrates that Aging Slows the Breakdown of Synaptic Proteins

Recent research unveils new links between the brain’s waste management systems and neurodegeneration. The findings may provide insights for early disease identification.

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Rebecca Levy, MD, PhD, featured in Neurology Today Article on the Role of Genetic Counselors

Rebecca Levy, MD, PhD, was recently featured in a Neurology Today article on how the role of genetic counselors is growing in the field of neurology.

Niyatee Samudra, MD, Speaks on KQED Forum About Brain Fog

Niyatee Samudra, MD, was featured on KQED Forum. Dr. Samudra spoke on brain fog, menopause, and dementia.

13th Annual Neuroscience Forum

We are pleased to announce the 13th Annual Neuroscience Forum will be held on Friday May 22, 2026, at the Center for Academic Medicine. We are honored to have Dr. Jaimie Henderson joining us as our Keynote Speaker. 
 
The goal of this Annual Event is to highlight research accomplishments of Residents, Medical Students, Trainees, Post-Graduates, and Fellows in the Neurosciences and related fields. This is an exciting thought-provoking day of research highlights, providing an invaluable educational and collaborative experience for all in the field of Neurosciences.

Postdoc Service Award Ceremony, 2025

The annual Postdoc Service Award Ceremony for the 2025 cohort of Postdoc Champions was celebrated on October 8^th in order to recognize and celebrate the service of postdocs in our Stanford community. The celebration began with a discussion of the postdoc belonging survey titled “Thriving Beyond the PhD: A Survey Assessment Exploring Success and Sense of Belonging Among Stanford Postdocs” with Chelsie Burchett, PhD followed by the Presentation of Awards and a light reception. We were very pleased that President Jon Levin joined us to kick off the Presentation of Awards by offering some welcome remarks. Award recipients for the Department of Neurology were Hulya Torun, Gil Vantomme and Marwa  Zafarullah.

Stanford Postdoc Champions: Community Impact Awards 2025

Three postdoctoral scholars from the Department of Neurology & Neurological Sciences have received the Stanford Postdoc Champions: Community Impact Award. The Stanford Postdoc Champions: Community Impact Awards serve to highlight the individual contributions of postdocs whose service fosters belonging and uplifts their communities. These awards provide a democratic way to acknowledge the work of postdoctoral scholars, and amplify the spirit of inclusion and service set by Stanford University. Congrats to  Gill Vantomme, Hulya Torun, and Marwa Zafarullah!