Dr. Robert Cowan

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Robert P. Cowan is a Clinical Professor of Adult Neurology at Stanford University School of Medicine, with courtesy appointments in Anesthesiology and Perioperative Pain Medicine. His focus is on headache medicine and pain medicine, driving advancements in understanding chronic daily headaches through his role as the Director of Headache Research under the Betty Higgins Family Foundation Directorship. Throughout his career, Cowan has held significant positions, including chair of the Chronic Daily Headache section of the American Headache Society and past president of the Headache Cooperative of the Pacific. He has garnered recognition as a fellow of both the American Academy of Neurology and the American Headache Society. His research and scholarship are widely published in peer-reviewed journals, particularly within the realm of headache and neurology, and he's presented at many national and international conferences. Cowan is committed to educational initiatives, mentoring future headache specialists, and engaging in community health programs. He has also received grants from the National Institutes of Health and various foundations to support his research on headache management and education. His proactive involvement in advancing headache care emphasizes patient education and innovative communication strategies between patients and physicians.

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