Dr. Neda Sattarnezhad Oskouei

Biography

Neda Sattarnezhad Oskouei is a board-certified neurologist and neuroimmunologist specializing in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and related neuroimmunological disorders. Her areas of expertise include Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO), MOG Antibody Disease (MOGAD), optic neuritis, transverse myelitis, autoimmune encephalitis, and neuro-infectious diseases. Her research is focused on understanding the role of pathogens in triggering autoimmunity, with particular emphasis on the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) and its role in the development of MS. Dr. Sattarnezhad earned her MD degree with honors from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences and completed a research fellowship in Multiple Sclerosis at the Brigham MS Center affiliated with Harvard Medical School. She is currently pursuing her residency in adult neurology at the University of Illinois at Chicago and has further specialized with a clinical fellowship in Multiple Sclerosis Neuroimmunology at Stanford University. Her research training has been supported by prominent organizations including the National MS Society (NMSS) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Sattarnezhad is actively involved in various professional organizations and has received multiple awards for her contributions to the field of neurology and MS research.

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