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Office
180 Harvester Dr
Ste 110
Burr Ridge, IL 60527Phone+1 773-834-4064Fax+1 773-834-5435
Summary
- Richard P. Kraig, MD, PhD, is an expert in migraine patient care, migraine research and cerebrovascular disease research. His clinical interests focus on the diagnosis and treatment of migraine headaches. He oversees the Cerebrovascular Disease and Aging Laboratories, which focus on migraine, stroke, epilepsy and cognitive decline from aging.
An active researcher, Dr. Kraig leads investigations to determine how physical, mental and social activities can lessen the impact of neurological disease. Examination of such mechanisms by which the brain naturally protects itself may lead to more selective cellular and molecular targets, as well as new therapeutic strategies against brain disease. Dr. Kraig's research helps him to develop individualized treatment plans for patients in the Migraine Headache Clinic. He is also involved in teaching medical students, graduate students and residents.
Education & Training
- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Neurology, 1979 - 1982
- University of ChicagoInternship, Internal Medicine, 1978 - 1979
- New York University School of MedicineClass of 1978
- University of Iowa Physiology and Biophysics, Department of Physiology, PhD, 1971 - 1976
Certifications & Licensure
- NY State Medical License 1979 - Present
- IL State Medical License 1988 - 2026
- IN State Medical License 2023 - 2025
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2020
- Chicago Magazine Top Doctors 2021, 2022
- Chicago Magazine - The Brain 2022
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 11 citationsIFNγ-stimulated dendritic cell extracellular vesicles can be nasally administered to the brain and enter oligodendrocytes.Kae M. Pusic, Richard P. Kraig, Aya D. Pusic
Plos One. 2021-08-13 - 9 citationsInsulin-like growth factor-1 inhibits nitroglycerin-induced trigeminal activation of oxidative stress, calcitonin gene-related peptide and c-Fos expression.Lisa Won, Richard P. Kraig
Neuroscience Letters. 2021-04-23 - 1 citationsEnvironmental Enrichment and Its Benefits for Migraine: Dendritic Cell Extracellular Vesicles as an Effective Mimetic.Kae M. Pusic, Lisa Won, Richard P. Kraig, Aya D. Pusic
Journal of Cellular Immunology. 2021-01-01
Press Mentions
- How a Smartphone Can Help You Cope with EpilepsyJune 4th, 2021
- Seurat Therapeutics Announces Novel Mechanisms from Rat Migraine Model of Intranasal IGF-1February 10th, 2020
- A Company Focused on Ending the Misery of Chronic MigrainesJanuary 9th, 2017
Grant Support
- Proj 2: Tnf-A Signaling Of Oligodendrocyte Injury And Activity-Department MyelinEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2011–2012
- Glial Reaction To Ischemic Brain InjuryNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1999–2010
- Multiplexed &Cell-Specific Analyses Of Brain FunctionNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2003–2004
- Astroglial Reaction To Ischemic Brain InjuryNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1992–1998
- Hydrogen Ions And Brain InfarctionNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1988–1990
- Hydrogen Ions And Brain InfarctionNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1986–1987
- Micrometabolism Of Selective Brain Ischemic InjuryNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1985–1987
- Hippocampal Ischemia Studied With Microsensor ElectrodesNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1985
Professional Memberships
- Member
- American Neurological AssociationFellow
- American Headache societyMember
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