Diving deep into the intricate crosstalk between the brain and immune system 🧠🔬 | Pioneering #Neuroimmunology #OperationalResearch #NeurologyEducation 💡 |

Massachusetts General Hospital
Joined April 2024
Excited to share the 32nd Update in Neurology, happening October 1–3 at Assembly Row! 🧠 A great opportunity to catch up on clinical updates and connect with the neurology community. MGB employees can also have tuition reimbursed! Hope to see some familiar faces there! 😊
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We're excited to kick off Healey & AMG Center presentations at #AANAM today! Jennifer Morganroth, MD, MBA, will present "Updates in Neuromuscular Disorders" at 12:45 pm CT during the Neurology Update session. View the @AANmember program: aan.com/events/annual-meetin… #ALSResearch
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Hello #Chicago 💚 We are ready for you 🙌 Are you ready for us? ✅ #AANAM @AANmember #NeurologyProud
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A bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization study supported a unidirectional causal effect of elevated antibodies against Epstein–Barr virus (anti-EBNA1 IgG) on #MultipleSclerosis risk. Study from Università degli Studi di Pavia▶️ journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs…
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This study tested how accelerometry measures change longitudinally in people with multiple sclerosis and assessed how these changes translate to brain atrophy and disability worsening at the individual level. Learn more: hubs.la/Q046L-540
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I hope you will join us at the Presidential Plenary on Sunday, April 19th, & many other exciting events at the upcoming #AANAM ✅ See you in Chicago @AANmember 🙌
We’re planning to celebrate advancements in neuroscience and the Academy’s renewed commitment to research funding at #AANAM! AAN President @NataliaRostMD shares what to know about Research Day and other Annual Meeting highlights: hubs.la/Q0461S160
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Please join @AANmember and @SfNtweets in our joint effort to support the future of #neuroscience research 🔬 🧠 🧬 There is no cures without science — so join us to learn how clinicians, researchers & the public can take meaningful action in support of #science ✅ #AANadvocacy
Why does federal funding for #neuroscience matter—and how can it benefit you? @AANmember will explore these questions and more in a free webinar cohosted with @SFNtweets on March 30 at 1:00 p.m. EDT. Register now: hubs.la/Q045r1FZ0
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💡#NMOSD phenotype but AQP4–/MOG–? 💡 New international study in @GreenJournal shows anti-CD20 therapy cut attack risk by 98% vs no treatment, with >85% relapse-free, supporting anti-CD20 as first-line. neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NX…
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Some things are forever #MGH 🏥🩺🔬@MassGeneralNews #EtherDome
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What better combination ⁉️ #Neurology ➕ #Humanities 🙌 🧠💚 Calling all #NeuroHumanities aficionados 📖 🎭 🎨 🎶 ✍️ @MphStanley #NeuroTwitter
Replying to @NataliaRostMD
@NataliaRostMD supported the development of the NeuroHumanities synapse @AANmember. It's a winning combo to have a scientist who is also passionate about the humanities at the helm!
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I was honored to introduce @AANmember & the role of #Neurology @ the 2025 Brain Economy Summit in NYC @ #UNGA80 this morning! Grateful for the chance to highlight our efforts in driving global collaboration towards of our mission of  #BrainHealthForAll 💚 #UNGA #NeurologyProud
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Members of our @AANmember team are at @ECTRIMS this week! 🙌 Grateful to our Global Community Subcommittee for advancing the AAN’s international outreach & global partnerships in #Neurology 🧠 ✅ #ECTRIMS2025
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Join us for Neuropsychiatry: a Comprehensive Update 2025 Conference! 3 days of in-depth learning covering the full scope of neuropsychiatric care. Enjoy $25 off with code NRO25. Available in person at the Fairmont Copley Plaza or via live-stream.🧠🔗mghcme.org/courses/neuropsyc…
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Standard premedication for people with #MultipleSclerosis treated with ocrelizumab demonstrated more efficacy in reducing infusion-related reactions than low-dose regimen. A randomized controlled trial from @TumsIPR ▶️ journals.sagepub.com/doi/ful…
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In our recent study, the "Insular Knife Cut" Sign had 99.3% specificity for HSV encephalitis and was often detectable early after symptoms onset on brain MRI. An ominous sign not to miss in patients with suspected encephalitis of new onset!!! doi.org/10.1111/ene.70152
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This new paper reviews some key barriers that limit participation in ALS clinical studies and strategies to overcome them. Strategies include increasing education and engagement, expanding outreach, and strengthening partnerships. #ALSResearch #HealeyHope @PaganoniMDPhD
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Did you know that a nasal spray may be the key to preventing #Alzheimer's disease? Researchers from @MassGenBrigham have, for the first time, captured PET imaging showing how nasal Foralumab reduced inflammation in the brain of a patient with moderate Alzheimer’s disease. Read more: mgriblog.org/2025/07/17/imag…
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This study provides Class IV evidence that in patients with basilar artery occlusion, selection for endovascular therapy (EVT) using noncontrast CT yields similar clinical and safety outcomes compared with selection for EVT using CT perfusion: hubs.la/Q03z8CSX0 #NeuroX
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📣 Whether you are new to this @AANmember event, or a many-time returning attendee like myself & so many of my #AANFamily colleagues, there is something for everyone at the #AANFC 🙌 As they say, Vegas is always a good idea 💚 #NeuroTwitter #Community #WellBeing 🧠 🪄 🎆 🎶 🎭
Registration is now open for #AANFC! Join us November 7-9 in Las Vegas or online for one of the AAN’s premier events for neurologists and #neurology care team members. Learn more: hubs.la/Q03zpzvY0 #NeuroTwitter
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