Authors


Charlyn Gomez, BS

Latest:

Achieving Greater Diversity in Dementia Research: A Call to Action

Achieving greater diversity in study populations is a focus of increasing scrutiny, priority, and funding in all medical research, including studies enrolling individuals on the continuum of prodromal Alzheimer disease, mild cognitive impairment, and Alzheimer disease.


Jason Aldred, MD, FAAN

Latest:

Challenges in and Advice for Prescribing Subcutaneous Infusion Systems for Parkinson Disease

Panelists discuss how challenges in prescribing subcutaneous infusion systems might affect patient adherence and device management, best practices for patient education, and what additional data would benefit clinicians implementing newer Parkinson disease treatments.


Lara V. Marcuse, MD

Latest:

Empowering Women to Develop Leadership Skills in Neurology: Lara V. Marcuse, MD

The codirector of the Mount Sinai Epilepsy Program at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai talked about the Women in Neurology and Leadership session she spoke in at IFN 2023. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]


Daniel Bandari, MD, MS

Latest:

Key Points for the Management of Multiple Sclerosis

Stephen Krieger, MD; Daniel Bandari, MD, MS; Bruce Hughes, MD; Mitzi Williams, MD; and Heidi Crayton, MD, provide key takeaways for the treatment of patients with multiple sclerosis.


Véronique Miron, PhD

Latest:

Notable Sessions to Eye Amid the 2025 ACTRIMS Forum: Véronique Miron, PhD

The John David Eaton Chair in Multiple Sclerosis at the University of Toronto gave clinical insights on emerging, innovative tracks at the 2025 ACTRIMS Forum and how these sessions align with recent trends in the multiple sclerosis field. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]


Roy H. Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAN

Latest:

Enhancing Brain Plasticity by Personalized and Closed-Loop Neuromodulation: Roy H. Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAN

The professor of neurology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine discussed the evolving role of noninvasive neuromodulation in promoting brain plasticity. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]


Justin Moy

Latest:

A Patient Perspective on Gene Therapy for Neuromuscular Diseases: Justin Moy

The second-year PhD student in bioinformatics at Boston University who lives with LAMA2 congenital muscular dystrophy talked about the potential impact and challenges of gene therapy in neuromuscular diseases. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]


Rajiv Jain, PhD

Latest:

Exploring New Therapies for MS With Research on T-bet+ memory B Cells: Rajiv Jain, PhD

At the 2023 ACTRIMS, the post-doctoral associate in the department of clinical neurosciences at the University of Calgary, spoke on the impact of researching T-Bet+ memory B cells for new therapies in multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]


Phil Lambert, PhD

Latest:

Highlighting Early-Stage Promising Data of AAK1 Inhibitor SAT-3247 in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Phil Lambert, PhD

The chief scientific officer at Satellos Bioscience discussed phase 1 findings on SAT-3247, an oral AAK1 inhibitor, highlighting its safety, pharmacokinetics, and early translatability in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]


Alise Carlson, MD

Latest:

Implications of Diagnosing and Misdiagnosing Multiple Sclerosis

Alise Carlson, MD, resident of Cleveland Clinic, details the factors and long-term effects misdiagnosing a patient with multiple sclerosis can have on their quality of life.


Andrew C. Charles, MD

Latest:

CGRP Therapies as Potential First-Line Migraine Preventive Treatment: Andrew Charles, MD

The director of the UCLA Goldberg Migraine Program discussed the advantages, evidence base, and evolving payor support for CGRP-targeting therapies as potentially a first-line option in migraine prevention. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]


Latisha Sharma, MD

Latest:

AUPN 2022 Spring Chairs Session: Simulations for Training in Neurology

David G. Standaert, MD, PhD; Wolfgang Muhlhofer, MD; and Latisha Sharma, MD, share their experience in applying simulation-based learning in Neurology and will discuss the current state and future potential of this approach. [WATCH TIME: 1 hour, 25 minutes]


Nikita Chhabra, DO

Latest:

Exploring the Risk of Hypertension Following Erenumab Treatment for Migraine: Nikita Chhabra, DO

The neurology PGY-3 at Mayo Clinic in Arizona talked about findings from a retrospective cohort study that examined blood pressure in patients who were prescribed a migraine medication. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]


Jiya Desai

Latest:

The Impact of a Social Media–Based Educational Intervention to Promote Training in Social Determinants of Health Among Medical Residents

Social determinants of health are conditions that people are born into and live under that affect their health, and can greatly impact clinical outcomes as well as contribute to health disparities and inequalities.


Seema Khosla, MD

Latest:

The Case for Permanent Standard Time: Clinical and Public Health Implications

Experts in sleep medicine discuss the detrimental effects of daylight saving time on sleep, health, and public safety, advocating for the adoption of permanent standard time. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]


Claudene J. George, MD

Latest:

Digital Health Tool Offers Innovative Quantitative Fall Assessment Solution for Older Adults

Falls cost the US more than $50 billion annually, but platforms like CatchU, a transformative digital health tool, provide quantitative fall assessment that might significantly enhance the current standard of care for predicting falls.


Elena Grebenciucova, MD

Latest:

Bridging Neurology and Ophthalmology in Multiple Sclerosis Research

In this final episode, neurologists discuss the role of advanced imaging, like OCT, in diagnosing and managing MS, emphasizing the need for further research to optimize its clinical application. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]


Jeffrey Dunn, MD

Latest:

Tools and Resources for the Management of MS

Drs Jeffrey Dunn and Regina Berkovich review available tools and resources for the care of patients with multiple sclerosis, focusing on specific symptoms.


Larry Hanover

Latest:

Tapping Into the Potential of Cell and Gene Therapy

Advancements in gene therapy approaches have opened the door for a glimpse into the future of care for a number of diseases.


Brandon Giglio, MD

Latest:

Educating the Public on the Common Risk Factors for Stroke Awareness: Brandon Giglio, MD

The director of vascular neurology at NYU Langone Hospital in Brooklyn discussed the high prevalence of common risk factors for stroke, emphasizing the importance of early detection and management for prevention. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]


Tom Leist, MD

Latest:

New Horizons in Multiple Sclerosis

Experts share insights on the latest innovations in multiple sclerosis research, in highlights from a recent State of the Science SummitTM, presented by Neurology Live®.


Tracy Salazar, PhD

Latest:

Role of Advocacy Organizations in Seizure Action Plans, Seizure Education

A roundtable discussion featuring Scott Perry, MD, Orrin Devinsky, MD, and Tracy Salazar, PhD, details how advocacy organizations can help guide patients with epilepsy and their caregivers with a seizure action plan.


Ashgan Elshinawy, DO

Latest:

Resources for Sleep Disorders

Drs C. Michael Gibson, Ashgan A. Elshinawy, and Nathaniel F. Watson share resources for the treatment of sleep disorders.



Mitzi Williams, MD

Latest:

Key Points for the Management of Multiple Sclerosis

Stephen Krieger, MD; Daniel Bandari, MD, MS; Bruce Hughes, MD; Mitzi Williams, MD; and Heidi Crayton, MD, provide key takeaways for the treatment of patients with multiple sclerosis.


Lisa Cromer, PhD

Latest:

Adapting Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmare Disorder in Children: Lisa Cromer, PhD

The professor of psychology at the University of Tulsa provided insight on how her team adapted CBT for children with nightmares using a learning-theory approach that targets the fear-avoidance cycle. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]


Robert Gross, MD, PhD

Latest:

Expanding the Boundaries of Neurosurgical Care: Recent Advances Give Patients New Hope

Innovative neurosurgical advances in imaging/mapping, robotic assistance, and extended reality enable surgeons to more precisely and effectively treat neurological conditions such as brain tumor, epilepsy, Parkinson Disease, and stroke, giving patients new hope and a chance for more successful outcomes.


Jiwon Oh, MD, PhD

Latest:

Using Baseline Paramagnetic Rim Lesion Count as Prognostic and Treatment Biomarkers in Multiple Sclerosis: Jiwon Oh, MD, PhD

The medical director of the Barlo Multiple Sclerosis Program at St Michaels Hospital discussed findings from phase 3 trials suggesting that baseline PRLs can predict disability accumulation and may serve as biomarkers for treatment response to tolebrutinib. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]


Fred Lado, MD, PhD

Latest:

Reviewing Updated Epilepsy Guidelines to Prioritize Outpatient Focus and Patient-Centric Approach: Fred Lado, MD, PhD

The professor of neurology at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra-Northwell talked about recently updated epilepsy care guidelines that shift the focus to outpatient care, incorporating broader aspects like care coordination, medication access, and patient-identified needs. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]


Yinan Zhang, MD

Latest:

The Intricate Relationship Between Biological Aging and Multiple Sclerosis: Yinan Zhang, MD

The assistant professor of neurology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center talked about results from an ongoing study assessing biological aging in patients with multiple sclerosis using epigenetic clocks and p16INK4a. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

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