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Michael Ruff, MD, Neurology, Rochester, MN

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Neurology Rochester, MN

Neurorehabilitation, Neurooncology

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  • Office

    200 1st St SW
    Rochester, MN 55905
    Phone+1 507-284-1588
    Fax+1 507-284-4074

Summary

  • Dr. Michael Ruff is a neurologist in Rochester, MN and is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital - Rochester. He received his medical degree from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine and has been in practice 6 years. He specializes in neurorehabilitation and neurooncology and is experienced in lumbar puncture, neuro-oncology, chemotherapy, and neurology. He has more than 60 publications and over 450 citings.

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Neuro-Oncology, 2017 - 2018
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Neurology, 2013 - 2016
  • University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
    University of Missouri-Columbia School of MedicineClass of 2013
  • Missouri State University
    Missouri State UniversityB.S., Cell and Molecular Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 2009

Certifications & Licensure

  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Brain Injury Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Brains Together for a Cure Grant BTFC, 2018
  • Dean’s Research Award University of Missouri School of Medicine, 2013
  • Medical Student Prize for Excellence in Neurology AAN, 2012
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Unique Gadolinium Enhancement Pattern in Spinal Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas  
    Timothy J Kaufmann, Nicholas L Zalewski, Waleed Brinjikji, Eoin P Flanagan, Alejandro A Rabinstein, Michael W Ruff, JAMA
  • Basilar Artery Thrombus vs. Fenestration: A Differential Diagnostic Challenge in Acute Ischemic Stroke.  
    Palazzo P, Ruff M, Lyerly MJ, Alexandrov AV, Journal of Neuroimaging, 11/24/2014

Abstracts/Posters

  • Circulating Extracellular Vesicles Induce Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cell Dysfunction in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    Michael W. Ruff, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/9/2019
  • Targeting Cancer Associated Fibroblasts in the Bone Marrow Prevents Resistance to Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cell Therapy in Multiple Myeloma
    Michael W. Ruff, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/9/2019
  • Development of a Sensitive and Efficient Reporter Platform for the Detection of Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cell Expansion, Trafficking, and Toxicity
    Michael W. Ruff, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/7/2019
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Lectures

  • Investigating the utility of activity aprons for inpatients requiring individual assignment nursing care 
    Mayo Clinic - 1/15/2017
  • Clinical Pathologic Correlation 
    Mayo Clinic - 1/8/2017
  • Stroke 
    1/14/2016
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Press Mentions

  • After Setback, Kaidra’s Cancer Journey Continues with Family, Friends and Mayo Clinic by Her Side
    After Setback, Kaidra’s Cancer Journey Continues with Family, Friends and Mayo Clinic by Her SideAugust 9th, 2019
  • Battling a Brain Tumor, Finding Grace
    Battling a Brain Tumor, Finding GraceApril 10th, 2019

Grant Support

  • Brains Together For a Cure GrantBTFC2018–2019

Professional Memberships