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Dr. Madison holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of California at Irvine and a Ph.D. in Neurosciences from the University of California at San Francisco. He completed postdoctoral fellowships at UCSF and Yale University School of Medicine. Madison joined the faculty of Stanford University School of Medicine in 1989 and has held several significant administrative roles such as Associate Chair and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology. His research interests focus on the basic functions and plasticity modulation of central nervous system synapses, particularly in relation to the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease. His laboratory employs advanced techniques including electrophysiological methods and high-resolution imaging to explore these themes. Madison has advised numerous doctoral students and is also involved in various committees aimed at advancing graduate education in his field.
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