Hi Alisa, no I am a neurosurgeon... I know some neurologists in Denmark, if you would like me to put you in contact with them. How are you doing? Frantz

Hello Alisa,

  One of my co-authors, Dr. Michael Hutchinson, is a neurologist who treats MS.  He can be reached at 212 889 2500 - you can look him up, he is affiliated with Mt. Sinai.

  Thank you always for your excellent reportage!

  Susan

Just a neurosurgeon Frantz ;)? Thank you Frantz and Susan! I will follow up.

Hello Alisa,

  He is extremely knowledgeable, and would be an excellent interview. He keeps abreast of interventional therapies and diagnostic advances in imaging.  I do not know his schedule- but would assume that if you call he will return it, and would be helpful.

  Susan

Thanks again so much Susan! I hope you are doing great BTW.

FYI Susan, here is one of the gene therapy articles from last year:

http://www.neurologytimes.com/parkinson-disease/parkinson-gene-therapy-targets-growth-factors

Alisa, Thank you!

  I had not seen this! 

  (I am trying to keep abreast of the GDNF Phase II trials- the last I heard was that Pfizer was going forward with a multicenter trial - and the results should be out later in 2016.  Will let you know if I learn more. From what I see at meetings in NYC, with the PDF - the emphasis currently is on technological enhancement of older therapies- for example DBS-but perhaps positive results for trophic factors will be a 'game -changer.')

I ended up cutting one large article intended for the Scientist into a few small articles for the Neurology Times. The news was not clear-cut and positive enough for the Scientist apparently. I am looking forward to hearing more about the GDNF trials. It would be great to hear about some more dramatic results. Thanks!

Actually Alisa,

  Did you perhaps though confuse me with someone at Columbia?  I do not have a Phd, and did not suggest that the genetic vectored trial was a better route- as from what I have heard it doesn't actually work as well as pumping the GDNF in continuously.

  Thank you either way- but I have an MS in Mathematics, and an Mph in Epidemiology-my work was in data analysis for  the NON-genetic vector.

I can have them correct that. Thanks for pointing it out to me.

Alisa, Many thanks for that- and for your diligence.  A correction would be excellent.

(It's like data cleaning - correcting meticulously and getting it right-  took all that extra time-but it's what a good professional can't help...)

  Again, your work and professionalism much appreciated, Susan

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really nice suggestions, thanks eveyone

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i am working as researcher on this field,

Yes, but being a paediatric neurologist has resulted in a relatively less exposure as compared to our colleagues in adult neurology obviously. 

Hi Alisa, I am Mehmet.

I am working about movement disorders. My co-author Erdem Toğrol,MD is working about MS in İstanbul. If suitable for your I can send his contact information. 

Thanks!

Hi, 

I am specialized in MS - if you still need someone do not hesitate to contact me. 

Best, 

Klarissa

Thanks to all who responded.

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Thanks to everyone who responded. I have actually completed enough interviews right now. Best wishes, Alisa