Dr. Nigel Bamford

Biography

Nigel S. Bamford is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Yale University School of Medicine, specializing in Pediatric Neurology. He received his MD from the University of Utah and trained in pediatrics and pediatric neurology at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center. After working as a physician-scientist at Seattle Children’s Hospital for 13 years, he moved to Connecticut in 2015. Dr. Bamford focuses on investigating neurological diseases in children, especially movement disorders. His NIH-funded research lab examines the role of the basal ganglia in motor learning and the underlying mechanisms of movement disorders such as Tourette syndrome and Parkinsonism. His work involves the use of novel optical techniques and electrophysiological methods to assess synaptic behavior in various neuropsychological diseases, leading to advancements in treatment methodologies. He has published extensively in high-impact journals, contributing significantly to the scientific community's understanding of the corticostriatal system and its implications in childhood neurological disorders.

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