Dr. Kathleen Poston

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Kathleen Poston is the Edward F. Irene Thiele Pimley Professor of Neurology at Stanford University. She has an extensive educational background in medicine and biomedical engineering, having received her M.D. from Vanderbilt University and conducted her residency at UCSF. Her research primarily focuses on understanding motor and non-motor impairments associated with Parkinson's disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, and multiple system atrophy. Dr. Poston aims to elucidate the pathophysiology of these conditions through the use of functional and structural imaging biomarkers alongside biological and genetic markers. As a leader in her field, she holds notable positions including Chief of the Movement Disorders Division and co-director of the Lewy Body Dementia Association Research Center of Excellence at Stanford. Dr. Poston is also a founding member of the Stanford Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and has received several awards for her work, including the J. William Langston Award from the Michael J. Fox Foundation. She is deeply involved in teaching, guiding both graduate fellows and postdoctoral researchers.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Professor of Neurology with a focus on Movement Disorders.

Chief, Movement Disorders Division

2021-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Oversaw the Movement Disorders Division, leading clinical research and patient care.

Vice Chair of Research

2024-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Responsible for directing research initiatives within the Department of Neurology.

Awards

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J. William Langston Award

2023-01-01
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Lysia Forno Award for Teaching Excellence

2010-01-01

Courses

BIOS 278 NENS 299 NEPR 299 NENS 280 NENS 399 NEPR 399 NENS 370 NENS 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.