Neuromuscular Division Accolades

The neuromuscular faculty at the University of Vermont value education and research. They strive to provide our neuromuscular fellows with individualized teaching to provide our fellows with the tools needed to be successful in their desired post-fellowship careers. Many of our faculty members have been formally recognized for excellence in teaching. Our faculty are conducting multiple independent research projects across all aspects of neuromuscular medicine. The faculty also serve in leadership positions in multiple national organizations including the AANEM, Neuromuscular Study Group, Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, Peripheral Nerve Society, and ALS Association. There are ample opportunities for our neuromuscular fellows to get involved in research and get involved with these national organizations under the guidance of our faculty.

Trainee Research Awards

Katherine Clifford MD (UVM Medical Student Class 2019):

American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine Golseth Young Investigator Winner 2018

https://www.aanem.org/News-Express/Meetings/AANEM-Recognizes-Katherine-Clifford,-BA,-with-the

Clifford KM, Hobson-Webb LD, Benatar M, Burns TM, Barnett C, Silvestri NJ, Howard Jr JF, Visser A, Crum BA, Nowak R, Beekman R, Kumar A, Ruzhansky K, Chen IA, Pulley MT, Laboy SM, Fellman MA, Howard DB, Kolb NA, Greene SM, Pasnoor M, Dimachkie MM, Barohn R, Hehir MK* (2019) “Thymectomy may not be associated with clinical improvement in MuSK myasthenia gravis” Muscle and Nerve 59(4): 404-410.

Catherine Clifford, MD standing in front of her presentation.

Fellow/Resident/Medical Student Research Publications:

Presentation at the AANEM 2022 Conference.

Lorance DK*, K Mandigo, and MK Hehir (2018) “Novel MPZ mutation in three generations of Vermonters with demyelinating Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.” Journal of Clinical Neuromuscular Disease 19(3): 101-107. (* UVM Neurology Resident)

Kolb NA, CR Trevino*, W Waheed, F Sobhani*, KK Landry*, and M Hehir* (2018) “Neuromuscular complications of immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy” Muscle and Nerve 58: 10-22. (* UVM Neurology Residents)

Clifford KM*, Hobson-Webb LD, Benatar M, Burns TM, Barnett C, Silvestri NJ, Howard Jr JF, Visser A, Crum BA, Nowak R, Beekman R, Kumar A, Ruzhansky K, Chen IA, Pulley MT, Laboy SM, Fellman MA, Howard DB, Kolb NA, Greene SM*, Pasnoor M, Dimachkie MM, Barohn R, Hehir MK* (2019) “Thymectomy may not be associated with clinical improvement in MuSK myasthenia gravis” Muscle and Nerve 59(4): 404-410. (*UVM Medical Students)

R Fuino, W Waheed. (2020) “45-Year-Old Man with Leg Pain and Numbness” In: Malik, T (Eds), Practical Chronic Pain Management, Springer, (2020). (*UVM Neurology Resident)

Collin Anderson*, Amanda Guidon, Farrah Khan, Alissa Thomas, Carolyne Riehle#, Michael Hehir, Noah Kolb. (2021) “Case Report of Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome in a Patient with Small Cell Lung Cancer on Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy.” OBM Neurobiology. https://www.lidsen.com/journals/neurobiology , ISSN 2573-4407 (* UVM Medical Student, # UVM Neurology Resident)

Waheed W, Carey ME*, Tandan SR, Tandan R. (2021) “Post Covid-19 vaccine small fiber neuropathy.” Muscle Nerve 2021; 64(1): E1-E2. PMID: 33851437 (* UVM Medical Student)

Thakor K*, Naud S, Howard D, Tandan R, Waheed W. (2021) “Effect of riluzole on weight in short-term and long-term survivors of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.” Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener 2021; 22(5-6): 360-7 PMID: 33467943 (* UVM Medical Student)

W Waheed, E Isaacoff* (2021) “Paraneoplastic Acute Axonal Polyneuropathy Associated with CASPR2 and LGI1 Antibodies.” RRNMF Neuromuscular Journal. Sept 2021;2(4):25-32. (* UVM Neurology Resident)

Waheed W, Khan F*, Naud S,  Kasarskis E,  Matthews D,  Tandan R. (2022) “Urine specific gravity to identify and predict hydration need in ALS.” Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener 2022; 407-14, 2022:1-8. PMID: 34918583 (*High school student)

Tandan R, Levy EA*, Howard DB, Hiser J, Kokinda N, Dey S, Kasarskis EJ.  (2022) “Validation of anthropometric analysis by dual energy x-ray absorptiometry and its effect on disease progression and survival in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.” Am J Clin Nutr 2022; 115(5):1378-1392. PMID: 35108352 (* UVM Medical student)

Arnold LM*, MK Hehir, R Tandan, N Kolb, W Waheed, and IGOS Consortium (2022) “Correlation of neck flexor muscle strength with spirometry in Guillain-Barre syndrome.” Journal of Clinical Neuromuscular Disease 23(3): 119-12 (* UVM Neurology Resident)

Forstein AR*, N Kolb, and MK Hehir* (2022) “Patient masking adherence at an academic neuromuscular center during COVID-19.” Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology (Accepted for Publication) (* UVM Medical Student)

McNeish BL*, RB Colletti, and MK Hehir* (2022) “Safety and immunogenicity of additional Sars-CoV-2 vaccinations in a myasthenia gravis patient on mycophenolate: a case report.” Journal of Clinical Neuromuscular Disease 24(2): 113-114. (* UVM Neuromuscular Fellow)

J Maneval*, B Bryant, A Ulano, W Waheed, A Nevares. (2022) “Isolated Myeloperoxidase-Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Hypertrophic Pachymeningitis.” J Clin Rheumatol. 2022 Apr 1;28(3):e672-e674. PMID: 35325906. (*UVM Neurology Resident)

W Waheed, E Newman*, M Aboukhatwa, M Moin, R Tandan. (2022) “Practical Management for Use of Eculizumab in the Treatment of Severe, Refractory, Non-Thymomatous, AChR+ Generalized Myasthenia Gravis: A Systematic Review.” Ther. Clin. Risk Manag. July 12 2022. PMID: 3585575220. (* UVM Neurology Resident)

Tamburin S, Park SB, Schenone A, et al (inc: Kolb N, McNeish BL* (2022) “Rehabilitation, exercise, and related non-pharmacological interventions for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neurotoxicity: Systematic review and evidence-based recommendations.”, Critical Reviews in Oncology and Hematology (* UVM Neuromuscular Fellow)

Faculty Committees and Editorial Boards:

Michael Hehir, MD:

  1. Neuromuscular Study Group:
    1. Elected to Executive Committee 2020
    2. Chair of Neuromuscular Study Group Clinician Scientist Development Award Committee
  2. American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine:
    1. Neuromuscular Fellowship Committee 2020 – present
      1. Redesigned national fellowship application process
      2. 1 publication and 1 submitted manuscript
  3. MedLink Neurology:
    1. Elected Senior Associate Editor for Neuromuscular Medicine 2022
  4. Continuum Lifelong Learning in Neurology:
    1. Guest Editor for the 12/2022 Muscle and Neuromuscular Junction Issue

Noah Kolb, MD:

  1. Peripheral Nerve Society:
    1. Vice Chair Elect: Digital Communications Committee 2021 - present
    2. Board Member: Toxic Neuropathy Consortium 2020 - present
  2. American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine:
    1. Grant review committee 2019 - present

Waqar Waheed, MD:

  1. The International GBS Outcome Study (IGOS) Consortium:
    1. IGOS Biobank Committee 2020 – present
    2. Electrophysiology and Prognosis Committees 2017 – present
  2. American Society for Experimental Neurotherapeutics:
    1. Publication Committee 2018 – present
  3. American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine
    1. Podcast Committee 2018 – present
  4. American Academy of Neurology
    1. AAN Scientific Abstract Review Committee 2018 - present

Rup Tandan, MD:

  1. ALS Association:
    1. Medical Advisory Council
    2. ALS Centers Advisory Group
  2. National ALS Task Force for ALS Center Certification and Recertification