James T. Lubin Clinician-Scientist Fellowship Award

Focus Areas:

• Clinical care and research training in rare neuroimmune disorders
• Supported disorders: Transverse Myelitis (TM), Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM), Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD), and Optic Neuritis (ON)

Program Description:
The fellowship supports up to two years of clinical care and research training in an environment where clinicians learn to use current scientific tools to treat and advance knowledge about rare neuroimmune disorders. After completing the program, Fellows are prepared for a combined clinical and research career in academic medicine, directing robust research programs important to rare neuroimmune disorders.

Eligibility:

• Medical doctors (MD) with completed neurology residency or equivalent
• Interest in autoimmune disorders of the central nervous system

Mentorship:
Fellows receive mentorship from leading researchers and clinicians at academic medical centers, such as:

• University of Pennsylvania (Perelman School of Medicine)
• University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Contact Information:
For more information: https://wearesrna.org/shaping-the-future/our-programs/james-t-lubin-fellowship

Background:
Named in honor of Jim Lubin, who has been a full quadriplegic and ventilator-dependent patient for 27+ years and has made significant contributions to the rare neuroimmune disease community.