Dr. Nicolas Abreu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Nicolas J. Abreu is an Assistant Professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and serves as the Associate Director of the Division of Neurogenetics. He specializes in evaluating and treating adults and children with complex neurological disorders, focusing on genetic causes of these conditions. With a medical degree from Harvard University, he completed his residency at Boston Children's Hospital and a fellowship at Nationwide Children's Hospital, where he honed his skills in gene therapy. Dr. Abreu is particularly interested in lysosomal storage disorders and has been actively involved in managing treatment plans for patients diagnosed with conditions such as Gaucher disease, Fabry disease, and Pompe disease. He collaborates with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care. His clinical research includes enrolling patients in registries to collect data on specific diseases, which aids in understanding the impact of treatment options. Dr. Abreu also contributes to the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy, focusing on advancing treatment options through clinical trials. His commitment to neurodevelopmental disabilities guides his patient-centered approach to clinical care and research in neurogenetics.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-09-01 — Present

NYU Grossman School of Medicine • New York, NY

Teaching and mentoring medical students and residents in the field of neurology.

Associate Director

— Present

Division of Neurogenetics, NYU Grossman School of Medicine • New York, NY

Overseeing the division's operations and clinical programs.

Director

— Present

Lysosomal Storage Disease Program • New York, NY

Managing treatment protocols and patient care for those with lysosomal storage disorders.

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.