William Shirer

Will is interested in the neural processes underlying memory and cognition. His research in the lab focuses on utilizing resting state fMRI to detect cognitive states, and changes in cognition due to neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Will recently matriculated at the Stanford University School of Medicine and plans to study neurology/neurosurgery. In another life (one weekend a month), Will is a Captain in the US Army Reserves Medical Service Corps, where he serves as an expert parachutist (Airborne), combatives instructor, combat life saver, and member of the Command Staff for the largest military medical command in the world. Will was a major driving force behind the successes of the FIND lab, and he can still be caught assisting the lab from time to time while balancing his new medical student responsibilities.