Dr. Graham Huesmann

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Graham Rowell Huesmann is a Research Assistant Professor in the Neuroscience Program at Illinois University. His research primarily focuses on understanding the mechanisms of treatment for epileptogenesis in adult-onset epilepsy and its overlap with epileptic encephalopathy and Alzheimer's disease. His lab is dedicated to investigating the role of caspase-3 in epileptogenic tissues, which may serve as a target for pharmacologic interventions to limit epileptogenesis and associated seizures. Huesmann's work aims to identify seizure onset zones in patients with epilepsy and improve surgical outcomes. He aspires to enhance patient quality of life through early curative surgery for epilepsy, facilitating their ability to lead meaningful lives. Huesmann has an extensive educational background, holding a B.S. from the University of Oregon, a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, an M.D. from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, and has completed residencies and fellowships at prestigious institutions. His contributions to the field of neurology and epilepsy research are significant and ongoing.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Assistant Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois • Urbana, IL

Conducting research in the field of neuroscience with special attention to epilepsy and its treatments.

Neurology Residency

2008-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Partners Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School • Massachusetts

Completed residency training in neurology.

Epilepsy Fellowship

2011-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School • Massachusetts

Pursued specialized training in epilepsy.

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
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