Dr. Brad Zuchero

Associate Professor

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Biography

J. Bradley Zuchero is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at Stanford University. He holds the Covert-Matera Families Endowed Faculty Scholar title and has received numerous accolades, including the Neurobiology Brain Disorders Award from the McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience and the Koret Early Career Award at Stanford University. His research focuses on glial cells and their critical role in neural development and dysfunction, particularly in relation to diseases such as multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease. The Zuchero Lab employs cutting-edge cell biology techniques to explore how glial cells regulate the nervous system and to identify novel therapeutic targets. Zuchero aims to uncover the mechanisms behind myelin production and regeneration, addressing fundamental questions about glial cell interactions with neurons. The hope is to discover therapies that promote remyelination in patients suffering from neurodegenerative diseases. He has an extensive educational background with a PhD from the University of California, San Francisco, and postdoctoral experience at Stanford University, highlighting his expertise in glial-neuron interactions.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Neurosurgery.

Awards

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Neurobiology Brain Disorders Award

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Covert-Matera Families Endowed Faculty Scholar Award

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Koret Early Career Award

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Beckman Young Investigator Award

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Harry Weaver Neuroscience Scholar Award

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McKnight Scholar Award

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Discovery Research Award

Courses

NEPR 288 NEPR 299 BIOPHYS 300 NEPR 399 STEMREM 399 BIO 199X NSUR 199

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.