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901. Dr. Michael Levy’s Research at The NMO Clinic and Research Laboratory at Mass General

901. Dr. Michael Levy’s Research at The NMO Clinic and Research Laboratory at Mass General

FromAsk the Expert


901. Dr. Michael Levy’s Research at The NMO Clinic and Research Laboratory at Mass General

FromAsk the Expert

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Length:
18 minutes
Released:
Feb 19, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dr. Michael Levy joined SRNA for an episode of our Ask the Expert Podcast Series: Research Edition, entitled “Dr. Michael Levy’s Research at The NMO Clinic and Research Laboratory at Mass General.” During the podcast, Dr. Levy discusses a project his lab is coordinating to track the experiences of people with rare neuroimmune disorders who have gotten a COVID-19 vaccine. He then talks about research he is conducting on genetics and transverse myelitis. Dr. Levy explains the animal models that are being developed to study aquaporin-4 in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder and T-cells in MOG antibody disease. Finally, Dr. Levy discusses upcoming clinical trials that will take place soon for people with MOG antibody disease and a future study on how diet affects people with rare neuroimmune disorders.
Released:
Feb 19, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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