Dr. Bhaskar Roy

Biography

Bhaskar Roy is an Associate Professor of Neurology at Yale University specializing in neuromuscular disorders. His clinical expertise encompasses muscular dystrophies, inflammatory myopathies, autoimmune neuromuscular disorders, and inflammatory neuropathies. He completed his neurology residency at the University of Connecticut and his fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School. He is board certified in neurology and neuromuscular medicine, with additional certifications in electrodiagnostic medicine and neuromuscular ultrasound. His research delves into understanding B cell dysfunction in inflammatory neuropathies and aims to identify new therapeutic targets for improving patient care. Roy employs innovative techniques such as deep immunophenotyping to study the disease mechanisms behind inclusion body myositis. Alongside his clinical and research responsibilities, he serves as the Director of the Muscular Dystrophy Association adult care clinic and is involved in various clinical trials.

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