Nirao Shah

Professor of Psychiatry, Behavioral Sciences, and Neurobiology at Stanford University School of Medicine. His research focuses on understanding the neural and hormonal mechanisms underlying sex differences in the brain, contributing significantly to behavioral neuroscience and psychiatric research.

About

Nirao Shah is a distinguished neuroscientist and psychiatrist serving as a Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine. He holds both MD and PhD credentials, positioning him at the intersection of clinical medicine and basic neuroscience research. His laboratory has made substantial contributions to understanding how sex differences emerge and function within the brain at neural and hormonal levels.
Shah's work has implications for understanding psychiatric conditions, behavioral differences, and the biological foundations of sex-specific brain organization. His research combines molecular biology, neurobiology, and behavioral science to elucidate fundamental mechanisms in neuroscience.

Areas of Expertise

neuroscientist psychiatrist

Recent Podcasts

Male vs. Female Brain Differences & How They Arise From Genes & Hormones | Dr. Nirao Shah

Topic: Differences between male and female brains, their biological origins (genes, hormones), and impact on behavior, cognition, and gender identity.

02:26:44193,4414,7037 months ago

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