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Wael Asaad
Professor of Neurosurgery & Neuroscience, Vice Chair for Neurosurgery Research at Brown University
Wael Asaad is a distinguished neurosurgeon and neuroscientist with extensive expertise in functional neurosurgery, epilepsy, and neuroscience research. He currently holds several prominent positions at Brown University and affiliated institutions.23
Academic and Clinical Roles
Dr. Asaad serves as:
- Professor of Neurosurgery & Neuroscience at Brown University
- S. & D. Fox Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Science at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
- Director of Functional and Epilepsy Neurosurgery at Rhode Island Hospital
- Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Neurosurgery
Education and Training
Dr. Asaad's educational background includes:
- Undergraduate degree from Amherst College (1993)
- PhD in Systems Neuroscience from MIT (2001)
- MD from Yale University (2003)
- General surgery internship and neurosurgical residency at Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School
He joined Brown University in 2011.24
Research Focus
Dr. Asaad's research primarily concentrates on:
- Neurophysiology and neuromodulation in human and animal subjects
- Neural circuit mechanisms of learning, memory, and decision-making
- Applying neuroscience knowledge to alleviate cognitive, affective, and motor sequelae of neurological illnesses and injuries2
Clinical Expertise
His clinical interests encompass:
- Functional neurosurgery (including deep brain stimulation and focused ultrasound)
- Epilepsy surgery (including intracranial monitoring, laser ablation, and responsive neurostimulation)
- Psychiatric neurosurgery2
Dr. Asaad has made significant contributions to the field, with numerous highly cited publications on topics such as prefrontal cortex activity, neural circuits, and neurosurgical techniques.1 His work continues to advance our understanding of brain function and improve treatment options for patients with neurological disorders.
