Professor Dr. Jesse Cedarbaum

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Biography

Jesse M. Cedarbaum, MD, is a neurologist and clinical trialist specializing in Movement Disorders. He graduated from Yale University School of Medicine in 1978 and has worked primarily in academia and the pharmaceutical industry. Cedarbaum led the Parkinson Movement Disorders program at New York Hospital-Cornell and has held executive positions at Regeneron, Elan, Cytokinetics, and Bristol-Myers Squibb. At Biogen, he advanced three new compounds into clinical trials for Parkinson's disease and established a clinical research program for inherited ataxias. His research has focused on developing clinical outcome measures, biomarkers, and utilizing digital health technologies in clinical trials. Cedarbaum has served on various scientific boards and has authored over 100 publications, particularly in neurological and ophthalmological therapeutics. His significant contributions include the development and validation of the ALS Functional Rating Scale, which remains a key outcome measure in ALS trials today. Cedarbaum's continued research interests include pharmacology related to Parkinson's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions.

Research Interests

Cerebellar Ataxia Lewy Body Disease Motor Neuron Disease Multiple System Atrophy Parkinson Disease Supranuclear Palsy Progressive Public Health Pharmaceuticals Medical Devices Clinical Trials

Experience

Adjunct Faculty

2020-09-01 — Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Contributes to academic research and collaborates with School of Medicine faculty.

Executive

— Present

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals •

Led clinical trials and research initiatives for neurodegenerative diseases.

Professor

— Present

New York Hospital-Cornell •

Headed the Parkinson Movement Disorders program.

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics

Application Checklist

  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV

Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.