Bio
My research is in neuroimmunology. I attend on the inpatient service at LPCH.
Clinical Focus
- Neurology
- Neurology, Pediatric
- Multiple Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Immune Disorders
Academic Appointments
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Professor, Neurology & Neurological Sciences
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Professor, Pediatrics - Operations
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Member, Bio-X
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Member, Child Health Research Institute
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Member, Stanford Neurosciences Institute
Administrative Appointments
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Chairman, Interdepartmental Program in Immunology, Interdepartmental Program in Immunology, Stanford University (2002 - 2011)
Honors & Awards
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Member, National Academy of Medicine, formerly named Institute of Medicine (October, 2009-onward)
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Member, National Academy of Sciences (2015-onward)
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Anthony Cerami Award in Translational Medicine, Feinstein Institute and Molecular Medicine (2015)
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Charcot Award for Lifetime Achievement in MS Research, Internation Federation of MS Societies (2011)
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Honorary PhD, Hasselt University (2008)
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John M. Dystel Prize, American Academy of Neurology and National MS Society (2004)
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Friedrich Sasse Prize, Free Univ.of Berlin (1994)
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Sen. Jacob Javits Award, US Congress (1988-2002)
Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations
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Member Advisory Committee, Institute of Medicine, on “Multiple Sclerosis & OtherNeurologic Disorders in Veterans of the Persian Gulf & Post-9/11 Wars”, Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences (2015 - Present)
Professional Education
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Residency:Stanford University School of Medicine Registrar (1980) CA
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Residency:Stanford University School of Medicine Registrar (1974) CA
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Fellowship:National Institutes of Health (1977) MD
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Board Certification: Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (1984)
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Fellowship:Weizmann Institute Of Science (1977) Israel
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Internship:Stanford University School of Medicine (1974) CA
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Medical Education:Harvard Medical School (1973) MA
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MD, Harvard University, Neurochemistry (1973)