KEY STAFF

Dr. John Shoffner

Organization: Medical Neurogenetics, Atlanta GA

Qualifications: Dr. Shoffner is board certified in Neurology, Biochemical Genetics, and in Molecular Genetics. Dr. Shoffner is internationally recognized for his work (clinical and research) with rare diseases (mitochondrial disease) and has authored over 70 research publications.

Dr. Edward Goldstein

Organization: Child Neurology Associates, Atlanta GA

Qualifications: Co-Medical Director, Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinic, Co-Medical Director, Brachial Plexus Palsy Clinic. Director, Electromyography, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite. Medical School: Johns Hopkins University Internship, Residency: Johns Hopkins University Medical Center Fellowship: Emory University. Certification: Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Neurology. Dr. Goldstein has a longstanding research and clinical interest in rare disease (muscular dystrophy).

Dr. Kevin Stevenson

Organization: Pediatric Neurosurgery Associates, PC., Atlanta GA

Qualifications: Dr. Stevenson is interested in rare disorders that affect the spine and brain (tumors, inherited disease, etc). Dr. Stevenson has authored a number of research papers. Medical School: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. Internship: University of Pittsburgh. Residency: University of Pittsburgh Fellowship; University of Washington.

Dr. Bill Boydston

Organization: Pediatric Neurosurgery Associates, PC., Atlanta GA

Qualifications: Dr. Boydston has authored numerous research papers. His research interests include rare disorders that affect the brain and spine. Medical Director, Spasticity Program Co-Clinic Chief, Myelodysplasia Clinic 1998 and 1999 President, Medical Staff of Scottish Rite Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite.

Keith Hyland, Ph.D.

Organization: Medical Neurogenetics, Atlanta GA

Qualifications: Dr. Hyland has authored over 120 articles on rare diseases. He is one of the leading experts in the world on neurotransmitter diseases. He has been the recipient of numerous competitively reviewed grants over his career. Dr. Hyland received his Ph.D. at Brunel University (United Kingdom) in 1980 in the field of biochemistry.