Dr. Shawn Barton

Biography

Dr. Shawn Barton is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurologist at Stanford Health Care's Movement Disorders Center and a clinical instructor in the Department of Neurology & Neurological Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine. He specializes in movement disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and dystonia, demonstrating a deep understanding of neuroscience. His expertise allows him to expertly diagnose and treat neurodegenerative and genetic conditions while providing compassionate care aimed at relieving symptoms and improving patients' everyday lives. During his doctoral studies, Dr. Barton investigated drug delivery methods and the development of novel biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease using preclinical mouse models. His research interests encompass identifying biomarkers for Parkinson's disease and neurodegenerative disorders, focusing on designing clinical trials to advance potential disease-modifying therapies. Dr. Barton has published his findings in peer-reviewed journals, such as Science, Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, and Journal of Biomolecular NMR, and presented at national conferences including annual meetings of the American Academy of Neurology and the Society of General Internal Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Neurological Association, and the International Parkinson Movement Disorder Society.

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