I am an Associate Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at Columbia University Medical Center, with an MD and PhD from Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School. I completed my Child Neurology training at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center and am board-certified in Neurology and Child Neurology. My clinic focuses on autism, cerebral palsy, neurodevelopmental disorders, and associated genetic conditions.

My early research examined spinal cord and brain development following injury, including spinal cord injury and perinatal hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy. My clinical research has since focused on the genetics of neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly autism and cerebral palsy, with specific work on HNRNPH2, GRIN disorders, and KIF1A. I am interested in identifying clinically meaningful outcome measures and longitudinal trajectories in affected individuals, and I collaborate closely with patient advocacy groups, researchers, and Simons Searchlight to advance understanding of the developing and aging brain.

At my core, I am a clinician who puts patient care first and foremost. I see patients with neurodevelopmental conditions — including autism, cerebral palsy, and genetic conditions — at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. I also participate in a dedicated genetics clinic for patients with cerebral palsy, emphasizing the specialized care needed for those with both CP and a genetic diagnosis. Additionally, I see patients with autism at the NewYork-Presbyterian Center for Autism and the Developing Brain. As Program Director for the Child Neurology Residency Program, I supervise resident physicians in training, teaching them how to care for patients with neurodevelopmental disorders.

Over the last five years, my work has expanded to implementing clinical trials for personalized medicine approaches in patients with neurogenetic conditions. I serve as Principal Investigator for both sponsored projects with pharmaceutical companies and investigator-initiated programs, including collaborations with the Lorem Foundation.