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Neuromuscular Disease Center

Robert C. Griggs, M.D.Robert C. Griggs, M.D.

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Current Titles and Roles

Chair of Neurology, Professor of Neurology, Medicine, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Pediatrics

Degrees, Certifications, and Licenses

  • B.A., University of Delaware, 1960
  • M.D., University of Pennsylvania, 1964
  • Internship and Residency, Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, 1964-1966; Neurology, National Institute of Neuro Disease, 1966-1968; Medicine/Neurology, Strong, 1968-1971
  • Fellowship, Immunology, Strong Memorial Hospital, 1970
  • Certification, Diplomat, American Board of Internal Medicine, 1971; Diplomat in Neurology, America Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 1972
  • Board Certified in the Subspecialty of Vascular Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Clinical Specialties

Neuromuscular channelopathies:

  • Episodic ataxia
  • Periodic paralysis
  • Myotonias

Highlights

Professional memberships:

  • Institute of Medicine
  • Fellow, American Academy of Neurology
  • American Neurology Association
  • Editor-in-chief, Neurology, 1997 – present

Research

  • Molecular mechanisms of neurological channelopathies
  • Experimental therapeutics of neuromuscular disease

Academic Activity

  • Neurology Programs for Medical Students
  • Chair of Executive Committee, Muscle Study GroupNeurology Fellowship Programs Chairman
  • Program Director, Fellowship in Experimental Therapeutics of Neurological Disease

Comments

Dr. Griggs strives “ to improve health through caring, discovery, teaching, and learning.”