Dr. William Marks

Assistant Professor

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Biography

William J Marks, Jr. is an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Adult Neurology at Stanford University. He is also the Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of Nexus NeuroTech, which focuses on advancing technologies for brain disorders. Dr. Marks earned his Honors Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Marquette University and a Medical Degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed his neurology residency and fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and holds a Master of Science in Health Care Management from the Harvard School of Public Health. Board Certified in Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology, Dr. Marks's clinical research interests lie in movement disorders, epilepsy, neuromodulation, health technology, and health care policy. Prior to his role at Stanford, he was a Professor of Neurology at UCSF and served as the Head of Clinical Science at Verily Life Sciences, previously known as Google Life Sciences. He also acted as an Advisor in Neurology for Verily.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Neurology

— Present

UCSF • San Francisco, CA

Head of Clinical Science

— Present

Verily Life Sciences • Mountain View, CA

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.