Dr. Daniel Abrams

Assistant Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Daniel Abrams. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Daniel Abrams is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. His research investigates the brain bases of social communication impairments in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). He employs a combination of psychophysical, cognitive, and brain imaging techniques to identify key neural features underlying social deficits in children with ASD. Dr. Abrams received his undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona and later held a position in industry as an acoustical engineer. He pursued graduate studies at Northwestern University and joined Stanford as a postdoctoral researcher in 2008. Since then, he has been a part of the Stanford faculty, achieving the rank of Clinical Associate Professor in 2021. His research has garnered support from multiple funding agencies including the NIH and the National Organization for Hearing Research Foundation. Dr. Abrams resides in the Bay Area with his family and pets, contributing to various research initiatives pertaining to communication and social interaction difficulties in ASD.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, California

Conduct research on brain bases of social communication impairments in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

Awards

#

Sex Differences Voice Processing

#

Connectivity of Voice Processing Brain Networks

#

CHRI Pilot Early Career Award

2017-01-01
#

K01 Research Scientist Development Award

#

Postdoctoral National Research Service Award

#

Independence Blue Cross Grant Auditory Science Award

2006-01-01
#

Research Training Neuroscience

#

Graduate Fellowship

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.