Dr. Murat Günel

Biography

Murat Günel is the Sterling Professor of Neurosurgery and Professor of Genetics and Neuroscience at Yale School of Medicine. He has held prominent roles including Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery and Physician-in-Chief at Yale-New Haven Health System. Dr. Günel's clinical expertise is in complex cranial microneurosurgery, with a focus on brain tumors and vascular malformations. His research is centered on the molecular genetics of brain disorders, particularly those affecting developmental and structural integrity. He has significantly contributed to the understanding of lissencephaly through the discovery of gene mutations and the identification of the mTOR pathway as a potential therapeutic target. His research has been paramount in delineating the molecular subtypes of meningiomas and characterizing genetic loci associated with intracranial aneurysms. Dr. Günel's work integrates mechanistic studies with clinical applications, exemplified by initiatives to develop non-invasive strategies for neuromodulation in individuals with autism. He has received numerous awards including the Ralph G. Dacey Medal for Outstanding Cerebrovascular Research and has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine. He graduated from Istanbul University, where he received his medical degree, later completing his residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital.

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