David Purger

David Purger, MD, PhD, is currently serving as Chief Resident Physician in Neurosurgery at Stanford Health Care, with a focus on academic neurosurgery and subspecialization in functional and restorative neurosurgery. David has a robust background in research, having completed an MD/PhD program at Stanford University School of Medicine, where the work centered on neuronal activity-dependent myelin plasticity. Prior experiences include internships and research assistant roles at prominent institutions such as Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, MIT, and Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, contributing valuable insights in neuroscience and clinical settings. David holds a Bachelor's Degree in Brain and Cognitive Sciences from MIT and a High School Diploma from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.