Jeffrey H. Goodman

Jeffrey H. Goodman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. He serves as a Research Scientist at the Institute for Basic Research and has held editorial roles at Epilepsia and the DoD CDMRP Epilepsy Research Program.

• Academic Affiliation: SUNY Downstate
• Research Focus: Epilepsy therapies, traumatic brain injury, neurodevelopmental effects of hypothyroidism
• Service Roles: Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene Board (Chair), DoD CDMRP reviewer

His research explores novel epilepsy therapies through in vivo seizure models, including deep brain stimulation and neuroprotective agents. Current work investigates 3D blood-brain barrier changes following traumatic brain injury using Controlled Cortical Impact models, and developmental consequences of maternal hypothyroidism affecting corpus callosum structure.

Recent publications demonstrate his long-term contributions to seizure modeling and pharmacologic interventions. Notable trends include:

• Focus on non-pharmacologic therapies
• Multi-model epilepsy research
• Neurodevelopmental disorder mechanisms
• Neuroprotection strategies
• Seizure-cardiovascular interactions
• Translational neurotrauma research

Dr. Goodman has participated in federal grant review panels and maintains active collaborations with the EPA. His laboratory combines behavioral, electrophysiological, and histochemical approaches to study seizure mechanisms and therapeutic interventions.