Neil G Harris

Neil G Harris is a Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Medicine. His research focuses on traumatic brain injury (TBI), neuroimaging, and rehabilitation strategies, with particular emphasis on biomarker development, functional connectivity, and metabolic interventions.

• Current NIH-funded projects: R01NS116383 (Co-PI), UH3NS106945 (PI), UH3NS106945 (PI)
• Key collaborations: Richard Staba (UCLA), Fernando Gomez-Pinilla (UCLA), Paul Vesna (UCLA)

Research interests span neurotrauma, neuroplasticity, and advanced neuroimaging techniques. His work integrates multicenter preclinical studies through consortia like TOP-NT and EpiBioS4Rx. Recent publications highlight MRI harmonization, BDNF mimetics, and epileptogenesis biomarkers. Grants include continuous NIH support since 2007, with leadership roles in U01NS082320 and R01NS055910. He contributes to neurotrauma common data elements and preclinical standardization.