Katharine A Nicholson, M.D.
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Physician Investigator (Cl) Neurological Clinical Research Institute, Mass General Research Institute |
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Assistant In Neurology Massachusetts General Hospital |
| MD George Washington University School of Medicine 2009 |
Research Interests
Research Narrative
Her current clinical activities relate to her subspecialty interests in neuromuscular medicine and ALS. In addition to evaluating patients in the Multidisciplinary ALS Clinic and Neuromuscular Clinic, she is also involved in the ALS portion of the MGH Brain Health Initiative.
Dr. Nicholson is actively engaged in clinical trials and observational studies in ALS. She works closely with families affected by ALS, both clinically and through research. Her research strives to explore the role of the microbiome in ALS and prepare for prevention trials in inherited forms of the disease. Additionally, she is interested in identifying biomarkers to better diagnose, track disease progression, and predict prognosis in people with ALS.
Dr. Nicholson is board certified in Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology). She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine.
Publications
Clinical Profile
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