Dr. Allison Willis

Professor

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Biography

Allison Willis is a Professor of Neurology and Epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine. With a specialized focus on translational neuroepidemiology and health outcomes research, she leads the Translational Center of Excellence for Neuroepidemiology and Neurology Outcomes and serves as the Chief of Neurology at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center. Her educational background includes an MD from the University of Illinois, with residency and fellowship training at Barnes-Jewish Center. Her research primarily investigates drug-disease interactions in Parkinson's Disease, emphasizing health disparities experienced by individuals with neurological conditions across their lifespan. Dr. Willis has published over 130 peer-reviewed articles and regularly presents her findings at national conferences. She is a recipient of several accolades including the Jon Stolk Award from the American Academy of Neurology and the Marjorie Bowman Award from UPenn. In addition to her research, Dr. Willis is deeply involved in mentoring and clinical practice, constantly translating scientific discoveries into effective clinical policies and practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Professor of Neurology, focusing on translational neuroepidemiology and health outcomes.

Chief

2015-01-01 — Present

Philadelphia VA Medical Center • Philadelphia, PA

Chief of Neurology, leading research and clinical initiatives in neurological health.

Awards

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Jon Stolk Award

2015-01-01
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Marjorie Bowman Award

2019-01-01

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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