Reassessing the Process of Drug Development for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Dongzhe Hong, PhD
February 13th 2024The postdoctoral research fellow at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School discussed some of the issues with ensuring timely care access to approved therapies for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Epilepsy Awareness and First Aid for Seizures in 2024: Claude Steriade, MD, CM
February 13th 2024The epileptologist at NYU Langone Health and associate professor of neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine talked about the ongoing need to improve public awareness and education on seizure first aid. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Advancements and Challenges in Genetic Treatments for Neuromuscular Diseases: John W. Day, MD, PhD
February 12th 2024Ahead of the 2024 MDA Conference, the medical advisor and care center director at Muscular Dystrophy Association talked about the track sessions he will be cochairing at the meeting. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
A Medical Preview of 2024 for Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders: Jiwon Oh, MD, PhD
February 11th 2024The staff neurologist and medical director of the Barlo Multiple Sclerosis Program at St Michaels Hospital shared thoughts on the promising advancements in the multiple sclerosis field for 2024. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Innovative Approaches and Treatment Inventions for Stroke Care at ISC 2024: Babak Navi, MD, MS
February 7th 2024The chief of the division of stroke and hospital neurology at Weill Cornell Medicine shared some of his thoughts on the promising clinical trials being presented at the 2024 International Stroke Conference. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Emphasizing Shared Decision Making and Emerging Strategies in MS Treatment: Patricia K. Coyle, MD
February 5th 2024The professor of neurology at Stony Brook University Medical Center discussed the significance of shared decision making in multiple sclerosis care and promising developments in treatment strategies. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
A Conversation on Women's Leadership and Career in Medicine: Jennifer Frontera, MD
February 3rd 2024The professor of neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine talked about the importance of aligning leadership roles with personal passions for women in the field of neurology pursuing their careers in medicine. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
The Next Wave of Stroke Care Beyond the Acute Phase: Matthew Schrag, MD, PhD
February 2nd 2024The associate professor of neurology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center discussed exploring promising opportunities in other phases outside of the acute phase of ischemic stroke. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Transformation of Rett Syndrome Research With the Emergence of Adult Data: Walter E. Kaufmann, MD
February 2nd 2024The adjunct professor of human genetics at Emory University School of Medicine discussed previous research on Rett syndrome that initially provided crucial insight on the neuromuscular condition in adult populations. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
Advocating and Advancing Research in NMOSD From a Patient Perspective: Sumaira Ahmed
February 1st 2024The founder and executive director of the Sumaira Foundation shared her patient journey living with NMOSD and the progress that has been made in the field over the past decade. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Challenges With Addressing Neurodegeneration in Poststroke Patients: Stephen From
February 1st 2024The chief executive officer of Aruna Bio discussed the reasons for the failure of neuroprotective agents in ischemic stroke trials and why AB126 has potential to restore neurodegeneration in such affected patients. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Lessons in Migraine Medicine and Changes to the Treatment Toolbox: Stephen Samples, MD
January 31st 2024The chair of Allegheny Health Network’s department of neurology provided insight on his clinical experiences with migraine medicine and how the field needs to adapt to the ongoing changes to treatment options. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Expanding the Genetic Pool of Non-European Populations in Parkinson Disease: Ignacio Mata, PhD
January 30th 2024The associate professor of neurology at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner Institute provided insight on a recently published meta-analysis identifying independent genome-wide significant loci whose expression is associated with Parkinson disease risk. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
The Global Crisis of Misdiagnosis and Challenges in Care for Rare Diseases: Sumaira Ahmed
January 30th 2024The founder and executive director of the Sumaira Foundation discussed the increasing amount of misdiagnosis in rare diseases such as NMOSD and how it impacts these patients in terms of care and support. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
Insights on GBA1-Targeting Agent GT-02287 for Parkinson Disease: Joanne Taylor, PhD
January 29th 2024The senior vice president of research at Gain Therapeutics talked about preclinical findings from a study assessing GT-02287, an agent in development for the treatment of GBA1 Parkinson disease, and future plans for clinical trials. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]