Dr. Miriam Goodman

Professor

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Biography

Miriam B. Goodman is the Mrs. George Winzer Professor of Molecular Cellular Physiology at Stanford University. With a Ph.D. in Neurobiology from the University of Chicago, her work focuses on understanding the molecular events that give rise to sensations such as touch and temperature. Utilizing C. elegans as a model system, she combines quantitative behavioral analysis, genetics, in vivo electrophysiology, CRISPR-mediated gene editing, and light/electron microscopy to investigate sensory neuron responses to mechanical and chemical stresses. Goodman has held several leadership positions within her department and at the Stanford Neuroscience Institute, including chair roles and the deputy director position. She has received numerous awards for her contributions to neuroscience and education, including the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Chicago and the Landis Award for Outstanding Mentoring from the NIH. Her teaching responsibilities span multiple courses within the Molecular Cellular Physiology program, where she also serves as a doctoral dissertation advisor and postdoctoral faculty sponsor.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1995-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Teaching and conducting research in Molecular Cellular Physiology.

Awards

#2024

Distinguished Alumni Award

2024-05-01
#2019

Landis Award Outstanding Mentoring

2019-01-01
#2015

Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion

2015-01-01
#2014

Excellence in Graduate Teaching

2014-01-01

Courses

BIOS 302 NEPR 201 BIOPHYS 399 MCP 299 NEPR 299 BIOPHYS 300 MCP 399 NEPR 399 MCP 370 BIO 199X MCP 199 NEPR 288 BIOS 254 BIOS 225

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
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  • 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.