Dr. Bianca Palushaj

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Bianca Palushaj is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurologist at Stanford Health Care and serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine. Specializing in movement disorders, her clinical interests include Parkinson's disease (PD), atypical parkinsonian disorders, essential tremor, and dystonia. Dr. Palushaj has developed expertise in diagnosing and treating disorders related to gut-brain interaction, particularly in individuals with neurodegenerative diseases. Her research aims to advance the understanding and treatment of Parkinson's disease, with a particular focus on the gut-brain connection and the role of gut microbiome and inflammation in PD. She has published her findings in peer-reviewed journals including the Journal of Neurology, NeuroImage, and Cell Reports Methods. Additionally, Dr. Palushaj has presented at various international and national conferences, contributing significant insights to the field of Parkinson's Disease and related disorders.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

— Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Palo Alto, CA

Clinical Assistant Professor focused on adult neurology and movement disorders.

Instructor

— Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Palo Alto, CA

Instructor in movement disorders.

Awards

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Resident Teaching Award

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Hyman R. Posin Award

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Junior Investigator Workshop Travel Grant

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Combining Clinical and Research Careers Travel Award

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Intramural Research Training Award

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Scholarship Award

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Exceptional Summer Student Award

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.