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Miriam Goodman is a researcher in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology at Stanford University. Her research focuses on the basic understanding of senses related to proprioception, particularly in the context of chronic diseases like diabetes and complications from cancer treatments. The Goodman Lab is dedicated to uncovering the unique insights into how humans and animals sense the world through the development of new analytical tools and approaches. This work aims to address the sensory deficits caused by aging and various medical conditions, which can lead to debilitating falls and increase healthcare costs significantly. Goodman and her team explore the mechanoreceptor neurons, ion channels, and molecular signaling pathways that are crucial for sensing mechanisms.
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