Neurology

Research

Pediatric Neurology Unit

Scope of Research

Neurovirology, Neurotoxicology, Neurophysiology of Motor Control and Movement Disorders, Clinical Trials and Genetics

Goals are to understand molecular, cellular, and neural systems mechanisms underlying neurological and developmental disorders of children and adults. Further goals are to understand the clinical characteristics, response to treatment, and public health aspects of complex neurological disorders of children.

The roles of Platelet Activating Factor (PAF), a mediator of inflammation, on synaptic plasticity during Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. Development of novel biotechnology to study synaptic plasticity. Small molecule pharmacologic and gene transfer-related neuroprotective strategies in neurodegeneration and in HIV infection for a unique NIH-funded "bench-to-bedside" program project. (Gelbard)

Neurophysiology of the basal ganglia in motor control. Quantitative analysis of kinematics and muscle patterns in movement disorders such as dystonia, chorea, and cerebral palsy. Clinical trials in Tourette Syndrome and cerebral palsy. (Mink)

Seychelles study on child development as it related to maternal nutrition, specifically fish consumption, and consequent low-level methyl mercury exposure. (Myers)

Bioinformatics and database management in ongoing research efforts in the genetic causes of autism. Efficacy of short-term anticonvulsant therapy in neonatal seizures. (Kwon)

Contact Us

Jonathan W. Mink, M.D., Ph.D.
Unit Chief, Child Neurology
585-275-3669
Email: Jonathan_Mink@urmc.rochester.edu

Harris A. Gelbard, M.D., Ph.D.
585-273-1473
Email: harris_gelbard@urmc.rochester.edu

Jennifer M. Kwon, M.D.
585-273-5264
Email: Jennifer_Kwon@urmc.rochester.edu

Gary J. Myers, M.D.
585-275-2808
Email: Gary_Myers@urmc.rochester.edu