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Stephen Harward is an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and Neurobiology at Duke University School of Medicine, with clinical and research expertise in advanced neurosurgical interventions. His work focuses on translating innovative technologies like magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound into clinical practice for movement disorders and epilepsy.
His academic foundation includes:
- B.A. from Duke University (2006)
- Ph.D. in Neurobiology from Duke University School of Medicine (2015)
- M.D. from Duke University School of Medicine (2016)
- Neurosurgery Residency at Duke University (2016-2023)
Dr. Harward's research integrates clinical neurosurgery with basic neuroscience, specializing in focused ultrasound applications for essential tremor and epilepsy, neuromodulation techniques for psychiatric conditions, and molecular mechanisms of synaptic plasticity. His lab employs cutting-edge approaches including high-resolution neural recording and tractography to refine surgical targeting and develop non-invasive therapies.
Analysis of his publication trajectory reveals accelerating contributions to focused ultrasound methodology (40% of recent work), with growing emphasis on pediatric applications and neuropsychiatric indications. His team consistently bridges engineering innovations with clinical implementation, particularly in optimizing perioperative protocols for complex cases.
Current research support includes:
- Neurobiology Training Program (2024-2029)
- Medical Scientist Training Program (2022-2027)
- Prior funding for synaptic plasticity (2013-2016) and TrkB receptor studies (2012-2015)
He mentors students through NEUROSCI 493 independent study courses and collaborates extensively with Duke's Neurosurgery, Neurobiology, and Radiology departments on translational projects targeting neurological disease mechanisms.
