Dr. Michael Zeineh

Professor

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Biography

Michael Zeineh is a Professor of Radiology specializing in Neuroimaging and Neurointervention at Stanford University. He earned his B.S. in Biology from Caltech in 1995 and obtained his M.D.-Ph.D. at UCLA in 2003. Following his education, Zeineh completed an internship at UCLA and pursued a radiology residency along with a neuroradiology fellowship at Stanford. Since becoming faculty in Neuroradiology at Stanford in 2010, he has spearheaded initiatives in advanced clinical imaging. His lab focuses on discovering new imaging abnormalities associated with neurodegenerative disorders, emphasizing detailed microcircuitry within the hippocampal formation through advanced imaging techniques. His research interests include clinical functional MRI, clinical diffusion tensor imaging, and diagnostic neuroimaging. Zeineh has received several honors such as the Clinical Scientist Development Award from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and multiple stipends and awards from the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, showcasing his contribution to neuroimaging research.

Research Interests

Courses

BIOE 392 NEPR 299 RAD 299 BIOE 391 RAD 280 RAD 370 RAD 101 RAD 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.