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I’m a physical therapist and neuroscientist passionate about science communication. I like simplifying complex concepts using a mix of storytelling, technology, and human-centered design.
Also, I like noodles and gardening.
education
I got a B.S. in Physiology and Neuroscience at UCSD, then a doctorate in Physical Therapy and a PhD in neuroscience at UCSF.
Clearly, I like school and California.
creative projects
I've created video and podcast content to explain topics like rare diseases, genetics, physiology, and biomechanics. We've helped clients like the Mayo Clinic, University of Pennsylvania, and National Rare Disease Organization. Some examples below.
Molecules of the Cell
The molecules of the cell are the building blocks to our bodies. Like bricks and columns coming together to make a building, macromolecules come together to form the cells that make up living things.
Myelin: Nature's Insulators
Neurons are like highways. They transport information to allow us to walk, talk, jump, and more. Learn what enables rapid delivery of messages along our neurons, and what can go wrong when this mechanism is disrupted in diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
Smart Tea Podcast
I co-host a podcast exploring the lives and discoveries of influential scientists. In this episode on a series on psychedelics, we discuss MDMA's history and how can help change mental health treatment. Find all episodes here.
presentations
Development and Validation of a Patient Friendly Dexterity Marker in MS.mp4May 12, 2023
artwork
skills
Designing with Biorender, Canva & Figma
Illustrating with Procreate
Painting with acrylic, watercolor, and gouache
Also familiar with Adobe Creative Suite, but I find there's often easier ways to get things done. 🙃
publications
A Gopal, JM Gelfand, R Bove, VJ Block
Neurology: Clinical Practice 13 (5)
Development and validation of patient-friendly dexterity marker in multiple sclerosis
A Gopal
University of California, San Francisco
Self-care selfies: Patient-uploaded videos capture meaningful changes in dexterity over 6 months
A Gopal, WO Torres, I Winaver, S Poole, A Balan, HS Stuart, NE Fritz, ...
medRxiv, 2023.08. 21.23294268
A Gopal, V Bonanno, VJ Block, RM Bove
International Journal of MS Care 24 (6), 260-265
Challenges to longitudinal characterization of lower urinary tract dysfunction in multiple sclerosis
TB Kaplan, A Gopal, VJ Block, AM Suskind, C Zhao, M Polgar-Turcsanyi, ...
Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders 62, 103793
Identifying falls remotely in people with multiple sclerosis
VJ Block, EA Pitsch, A Gopal, C Zhao, MJ Pletcher, GM Marcus, JE Olgin, ...
Journal of neurology 269 (4), 1889-1898
Remote assessments of hand function in neurological disorders: Systematic review
A Gopal, WY Hsu, DD Allen, R Bove
JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologies 9 (1), e33157
A Gopal, R Sydow, V Block, DD Allen
International journal of MS care 23 (5), 213-222
Identifying Falling Risk Factors Remotely in Multiple Sclerosis (2597)
V Block, E Pitsch, A Gopal, C Zhao, MJ Pletcher, GM Marcus, JE Olgin, ...
Neurology 96 (15 Supplement)
A Gopal, R Sydow, V Block, DD Allen
VJ Block, A Gopal, W Rowles, C -Yueh, JM Gelfand, R Bove
Multiple Sclerosis Journal–Experimental, Translational and Clinical 7
V Block, A Gopal, W Rowles, CY Guo, J Gelfand, R Bove
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS JOURNAL 26 (3_ SUPPL), 641-642
Gaps in characterization of bladder dysfunction in clinical care and research
A Gopal, V Block, J Gelfand, A Green, CY Guo, A Suskind, R Bove
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS JOURNAL 26 (3_ SUPPL), 243-243
Testing with feedback yields potent, but piecewise, learning of history and biology facts.
SC Pan, A Gopal, TC Rickard
Journal of Educational Psychology 108 (4), 563
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