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Brett McCray, M.D., Ph.D., is a physician scientist with a focus on basic, translational, and clinical research related to neuromuscular diseases. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Michigan. Dr. McCray earned his M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and completed his neurology residency at Mass General-Brigham's Neurology program, followed by a fellowship in neuromuscular disorders at Johns Hopkins. His research group aims to deepen the understanding and treatment of peripheral neuropathies, emphasizing inherited forms such as Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease. His lab specializes in investigating neuropathies linked to mutations in the TRPV4 calcium-permeable ion channel, contributing to a variety of conditions including CMT type 2C and spinal muscular atrophy. Through a combination of cell studies and animal models, McCray's work seeks to elucidate the pathways crucial for the pathogenesis of TRPV4-related neuropathies and to facilitate clinical translational research efforts that connect laboratory insights to patient care.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science