10: Dr. Tahseen Mosaffar, director of the MDA ALS Center at UCA Irvine

30/01/2019 1h 4min Episodio 10
10: Dr. Tahseen Mosaffar, director of the MDA ALS Center at UCA Irvine

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Our special guest in February will be Dr. Tahseen Mosaffar. Tahseen Mozaffar, MD, is director of the MDA ALS Neuromuscular Center at the University of California Irvine Medical Center. As a nationally recognized expert in his field, Mozaffar serves as a principal investigator and co-investigator in clinical trials of novel therapeutic drugs for FSHD, ALS, and other neuromuscular conditions. His research interests include the pathophysiology of neuromuscular disorders, encompassing nerve dysfunction and the molecular and cellular aspects of muscle atrophy. A fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and past president of the Orange County Neurological Society, he sits on numerous committees of professional associations and medical research foundations. Dr. Mozaffar is a frequent lecturer, guest speaker and presenter at medical grand rounds, professional meetings and research conferences. He also supports public awareness of advances in neuromuscular research by speaking at gatherings of patients and caregivers.

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