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Bruce Cohen, MD, Child Neurology, Akron, OH

BruceHowardCohenMD

Child Neurology Akron, OH

Professor of Pediatrics, Northeast Ohio Medical University Professor of Integrated Medical Sciences, Northeast Ohio Medical University Director of the NeuroDevelopmental Science Center, Akron Children's Hospital Considine Family Endowed Chair in Research, Akron Children's Hospital

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  • Office

    1 Perkins Square
    CPB 4th Floor
    Akron, OH 44308
    Phone+1 330-543-8050
    Fax+1 440-526-6126

Education & Training

  • Sumit Parkih - Cleveland Clinic
    Sumit Parkih - Cleveland ClinicFellowship, Neuro-Metabolism, 2004 - 2006
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland Clinic FoundationResidency, Pediatrics, 1999 - 2001
  • Ravi Dukkipati
    Ravi DukkipatiResidency, Adult Neurology, 1997 - 1998
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Pediatrics, 1994 - 1997
  • Glen Stevens - Cleveland Clinic
    Glen Stevens - Cleveland Clinic1995 - 1996
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaFellowship, Pediatric Neuro-Oncology, 1987 - 1989
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Fellowship, Child Neurology, 1984 - 1987
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Neurology, 1984 - 1987
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaResidency, Pediatrics, 1982 - 1984
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Albert Einstein College of MedicineClass of 1982
  • Washington University in St. Louis
    Washington University in St. LouisA.B, Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude, 1974 - 1978

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - Present
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1989 - 2025
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2010 - 2012
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2002 - 2006
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1984 - 2006
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1987 - 2006
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2002 - 2005
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctors in America 1994, 2021
  • Healthcare Heros Cleveland Crain’s Business Daily, 2011
  • The Lawrence Koreness Humanitarian Award The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, 2002
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Pre-irradiation 9-amino [20s] camptothecin (9-AC) in patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme.  
    Farray D. Ahluwalia MS. Snyder J. Barnett GH. Cohen BH. Suh JH. Peereboom DM, Investigational New Drugs 24(3):177-80
  • A modern approach to the treatment of mitochondrial diseases.  
    Parikh S, Saneto R, Falk MJ, Anslem I, Cohen BH, Haas R, Current Treatment Options in Neurology, 11:414–430
  • Objective response of multiply recurrent low-grade gliomas to bevacizumab and irinotecan.  
    Packer RJ, Jakacki R, Horn M, Rood B, Vezina G, MacDonald T, Fisher MJ, Cohen B, Pediatr Blood Cancer; 52:791-795
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Neurocognitive Status in children with medulloblastoma following reduced-dose craniospinal radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
    Packer RJ, Ris MD, Goldwein J, Nicholson HS, Allen J, Murasko K, rorke L, Wara W, Vezina G, Cohen B, Boyett J, Ann Neurol 46(3), 526 (A21)
  • Oxidative Phosphorylation as a tool for Diagnosis of Defects in Complexes I, III and IV of the Mitochondrial Respiratory Chain.
    Varnes M, Cohen B, Kerr D, Friedman N, Slabe T, Hoppel C, Proceedings of the UMDF Mitochondrial Cytopathies Conference
  • MRS Detection of CNS lactate Peaks in Primary mitochondrial Cytopathies.
    Saneto RP, Cohen BH, Ruggieri P, Hoppel CL, Proceedings of the UMDF Mitochondrial Cytopathies Conference
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Lectures

  • Central nervous system melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy (CNS‑MNTI): Value of chemotherapy in management. 
    American Academy of Neurology, Section on Neuro?Oncology, New York, NY
  • Brain tumors (BT) in children under two years: Treatment, survival, and long‑term prognosis. 
    American Academy of Neurology, Section on Child Neurology, Cincinnati, OH
  • Gadolinium‑DTPA (GAD)‑enhanced MRI imaging in childhood brain tumors. 
    American Academy of Neurology, Section on Neuro? Oncology, Cincinnati, OH
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Other

Press Mentions

  • What Are the AAN’s 2024 Advocacy Priorities?
    What Are the AAN’s 2024 Advocacy Priorities?April 1st, 2024
  • Multiscale 3D Phenotyping of Human Cerebral Organoids
    Multiscale 3D Phenotyping of Human Cerebral OrganoidsDecember 8th, 2020
  • Sick Before Their Time: When Diseases That Typically Occur in Adults Affect Children, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery Can Be Daunting. Advice from Families, Patients, and Other Experts Can Ease the Journey
    Sick Before Their Time: When Diseases That Typically Occur in Adults Affect Children, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery Can Be Daunting. Advice from Families, Patients, and Other Experts Can Ease the JourneyJune 22nd, 2016

Committees

  • Chair, Coding Subcommittee - AAN 2013 - Present
  • Member, Medical Economics and Management Committee - AAN 2006 - Present
  • Member, Practice Committee - AAN 2006 - Present
  • Member and Past Chair, Practice Committee - Child Neurology Society 1994 - Present
  • Member and Past Chair, Child Neurology Section 1989 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow
  • Child Neurology Society
    Member
  • Mitochondrial Medicine Society
    Past President
  • Professors of Child Neurology
    Past President
  • American Neurological Association
    Member