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Jaime Imitola Herrera, MD, Neurology, Farmington, CT

JaimeImitola HerreraMDFAAN(He/Him)

Neurology Farmington, CT

Neuroimmunology/Multiple Sclerosis, Neurodegenerative

Professor and Chief Division of Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Director of the UConn Comprehensive MS and Neuroimmunology Center, UConn School of Medicine.

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  • Office

    5 Munson Road-Brain and Spine Institute
    Farmington, CT 06030
    Phone+1 860-679-4888
    Fax+1 860-679-0131

Summary

  • Dr. Imitola has clinical expertise in complex cases of aggressive and progressive Multiple Sclerosis, rare neuroimmunological disorders such as Susac's, NMOSD, CNS vasculitis, neurosarcoidosis, TM and Genetic mimics of MS such as adult leukodystrophies. In addition to rare hematological mimics, CNS vasculitis, neurologic complications of systemic autoimmunity and cancer immunotherapy.

    Dr. Imitola has expertise in design, execution, and oversight of translational trials for Multiple Sclerosis and spasticity.

    He has basic science interests in applied molecular genetics, developmental biology to understand CNS repair, remyelination and neurodegeneration in multiple sclerosis, especially the impact of risk factors to the molecular basis of neuronal vulnerability to inflammation-induced neurodegeneration, the influence of immunity on neural stem cells, cancer stem cells, and biomarkers for CNS repair.
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Education & Training

  • Harvard Business School
    Harvard Business SchoolCertificate, Health Care Leadership , 2023 - 2024
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHFellowship, Neuroimmunology & Multiple Sclerosis, 2012 - 2013
  • Temple University Hospital
    Temple University HospitalChief Residency, Neurology, 2011 - 2012
  • Temple University Hospital
    Temple University HospitalResidency, Neurology, 2008 - 2012
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Neuroimmunology & Multiple Sclerosis, 2000 - 2005
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Neuroimmunology & Multiple Sclerosis, 1997 - 2005
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Neuro-Oncology, 1996 - 1997
  • Universidad Javeriana
    Universidad JaverianaFellowship, Neurology and Genetics, 1994 - 1996
  • Universidad de Cartegena
    Universidad de CartegenaClass of 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2013 - 2021
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2008 - 2014
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Ohio State University Dean's list Ohio State University, 2019
  • Fellow American Academy of Neurology AAN, 2018
  • Top Doctors Columbus and Central Ohio Region Castle and Connelly, 2018
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Is No Evidence of Disease Activity a Realistic Goal for Patients With Multiple Sclerosis?  
    Imitola, J Racke, M, JAMA neurology, 12/20/2014

Press Mentions

  • New Atlas Shows How Neurodegenerative Cell Traits Are Linked to the Genome
    New Atlas Shows How Neurodegenerative Cell Traits Are Linked to the GenomeOctober 24th, 2017
  • Phenogenetic Map Created for Stem Cells Models of Neurological Diseases
    Phenogenetic Map Created for Stem Cells Models of Neurological DiseasesOctober 19th, 2017
  • Sense of Smell Could Be a Signal of MS Progression
    Sense of Smell Could Be a Signal of MS ProgressionJuly 7th, 2017
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Committees

  • Chair, Evaluation subcommitee, UConn School of Medicine MD PhD Executive Committee 2024 - Present

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish, Italian