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Kimford Meador is a Professor of Neurology at Stanford University and the Clinical Director of the Stanford Comprehensive Epilepsy Center. He graduated with honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology and completed his MD at the Medical College of Georgia. Meador has extensive experience in neurology, having held faculty positions at the Medical College of Georgia, Georgetown University, and the University of Florida before joining Stanford. His research focuses on cognitive mechanisms such as memory and attention, the neuropharmacology of cognition, and various aspects of epilepsy and its treatment, particularly in relation to pregnancy. He has authored over 400 peer-reviewed publications and served on the editorial boards of several reputable journals in neurology. His numerous awards reflect his contributions to the field, including the Kimford J. Meador Research Women Epilepsy Award from the American Epilepsy Society and recognition as a Distinguished Alumnus. He is heavily involved in clinical research, especially concerning the effects of antiepileptic drugs on pregnancy outcomes.
Stanford Comprehensive Epilepsy Center • Palo Alto, CA
Oversees clinical operations and research initiatives focused on epilepsy.
Georgetown University • Washington, DC
Led department in academic and clinical initiatives.
University of Florida • Gainesville, FL
Conducted research and taught courses in neurology.
Emory University • Atlanta, GA
Focused on epilepsy and related research.
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