Hal Blumenfeld

Hal Blumenfeld

Nationality	American
Known for	Research in epilepsy and consciousness

Hal Blumenfeld is an American neurologist and neuroscientist known for his research in epilepsy and consciousness. He is a professor at Yale University in the departments of Neurology, Neuroscience, and Neurosurgery.

Education

Blumenfeld received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and his medical degree from Columbia University. He completed his residency in neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital and a fellowship in epilepsy at Yale University.

Research

Blumenfeld's research focuses on understanding the mechanisms of epileptic seizures and their effects on consciousness. He has developed techniques to study the brain during seizures using functional MRI and EEG. His work has contributed to the understanding of how seizures disrupt normal brain function and consciousness.

Publications

Blumenfeld has published numerous articles in leading scientific journals. His work has been influential in the fields of neurology and neuroscience, particularly in understanding the pathophysiology of epilepsy.

Awards and Honors

Blumenfeld has received several awards for his contributions to medical research, including recognition from the American Epilepsy Society and the National Institutes of Health.

External Links

• [Yale University Faculty Page](https://medicine.yale.edu/neurology/people/hal_blumenfeld-1/)
• [PubMed Publications](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Hal+Blumenfeld)