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Lawrence Hirsch, MD, is a Professor of Neurology at Yale University School of Medicine, serving as Chief of the Division of Epilepsy and EEG, Co-Director of the Yale Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, and Co-Director of the Critical Care EEG Monitoring Program. He holds leadership roles in epilepsy research and clinical care, focusing on EEG monitoring in critically ill patients, status epilepticus, and epilepsy surgery. His research spans over 250 publications and includes contributions to the development of the Atlas of EEG in Critical Care.
Education & Training:
- MD: Yale University School of Medicine (1991)
- Residency: Neurology at Columbia University (completed 1995)
- Fellowship: Epilepsy and EEG at Columbia University (1997)
Research Interests: His work emphasizes EEG-based diagnostics, seizure management in critical care, and innovative therapies for refractory epilepsy. Key areas include new-onset refractory status epilepticus (NORSE), febrile infection-related epilepsy syndrome (FIRES), and the use of brain stimulation for treatment-resistant cases.
Publications & Recognition: Over 150 original manuscripts and 100+ reviews/chapters. Awards include Fellow of the American Epilepsy Society, Attending of the Year (2013), and invitations as a keynote speaker globally. His research group collaborates widely, including the Critical Care EEG Monitoring Research Consortium.
Labs & Initiatives: Leads the Yale Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, a multidisciplinary program with expertise in surgical epilepsy treatment, EEG monitoring, and translational research. Active in telemedicine and educational outreach to improve access to epilepsy care.
