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Dennis Kolson, MD, Neurology, Philadelphia, PA

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Neurology • Philadelphia, PA

Neuroimmunology/Multiple Sclerosis

Professor, Neurology, Perelman School of Medicine

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  • Office

    280C Clinical Research Building
    University of Pennsylvania
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Phone+1 215-573-3505

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Neurology, 1989 - 1992
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Neurology, 1986 - 1989
  • UPMC Medical Education/Mercy
    UPMC Medical Education/MercyInternship, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1986
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1990 - 2024
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1989 - 2005
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • What It’s like to Live with Brain Fog
    What It’s like to Live with Brain FogNovember 28th, 2022
  • Hope and Relief for Neurological Symptoms of Long COVID: The Penn Neuro COVID Clinic
    Hope and Relief for Neurological Symptoms of Long COVID: The Penn Neuro COVID ClinicNovember 22nd, 2022
  • More Than a Year Later, America Grapples with Long Covid
    More Than a Year Later, America Grapples with Long CovidAugust 15th, 2021
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Grant Support

  • Pathways Of HIV Neurodegeneration And Dimethyl Fumarate (Dmf/Mmf) NeuroprotectionNational Institute Of Mental Health2011–2012
  • HIV Neural Apoptosis: Mechanisms, Pathways &ProtectionNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2007–2011
  • Astrocyte Activation, Dysfunction &Apoptosis In HADNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2008–2009
  • Astrocyte Activation, Dysfunction &Apoptosis In HADNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2005–2007
  • HIV Neural Apoptosis:Mechanisms, Pathways &ProtectionNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2003–2006
  • Aactg 5090: Selegiline For Treatment Of Hiv-Associated Cognitive ImpairmentNational Center For Research Resources2004–2005
  • Reverse Pseudotype HIV 1 Targeting Of Neural CellsNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2000–2002
  • ACTG 301--Memantine For AIDS Dementia Complex With Antiretroviral TherapyNational Center For Research Resources1998–2002
  • Chemokines And Neuronal/Glial Function In AIDS DementiaNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1998–2001
  • Neuronal Cell Functions In AIDS Dementia--A Unique ModelNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1996–2000
  • ACTG 242--Amitriptyline And Mexiletine For Neuropathy In HIV PatientsNational Center For Research Resources1997–1999
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 EffectsNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1994–1996
  • Effects Of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 On Ne0National Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1992–1993

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