Dr. Martha Morrell

Biography

Martha Morrell, MD, is a Clinical Professor of Neurology at Stanford University, where she focuses on clinical practices in adult neurology, specifically related to epilepsy and device therapy. She completed her medical education at Stanford Medical School and underwent residency training in Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a fellowship in EEG and epilepsy. Dr. Morrell is recognized for her contributions to the field of epilepsy treatment, having authored or co-authored over 150 publications. She has played a pivotal role in advancing medical device therapies for epilepsy, notably serving as the Chief Medical Officer at NeuroPace, a company developing responsive neurostimulator therapies for medically uncontrolled partial seizures. Her leadership extends to professional societies where she has served on the Board of Directors of the American Epilepsy Society and held significant roles in the Epilepsy Foundation and the American Neurological Association. Dr. Morrell is committed to improving patient care through innovative therapies and is the current President of the American Society of Experimental Neurotherapeutics.

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