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William Tyor, MD, Neurology, Atlanta, GA

WilliamTyorMD

Neurology Atlanta, GA

Neuroimmunology/Multiple Sclerosis

Professor/Emory University School of Medicine

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  • Office

    Emory University School of Medicine Department of Neurology
    12 Executive Park
    Atlanta, GA 30329
    Phone+1 404-778-3444

Summary

  • Dr. William Tyor is a neurologist based in Atlanta, GA, with subspecialties in neuroimmunological diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, and neuro-infectious diseases. He completed his medical education at Duke University and advanced training in internal medicine, neurology, and neuroimmunology at Emory University, Baylor College of Medicine, and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, respectively. He is a tenured professor at Emory University Hospital and holds leadership roles at Emory University School of Medicine Department of Neurology and Emory University Center for AIDS Research. Dr. Tyor's expertise encompasses general neurologyand neuro-inflammatory diseases like multiple sclerosis. He has contributed to numerous publications on topics like neurosarcoidosis and HIV-related neuropathologies and actively participates in clinical investiogations and treatment trials. His accolades include being the recpient of multiple federally funded research grants over the last 40 years, being elected a Fellow of the American Neurological Association and receiving a Professional Service Award from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Neuroimmunology & Multiple Sclerosis, 1986 - 1988
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineResidency, Neurology, 1983 - 1986
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1981 - 1983
  • Duke University School of Medicine
    Duke University School of MedicineClass of 1981
  • Emory University
    Emory UniversityB.S., 1973 - 1977

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - Present
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1982 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2020 - 2022
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 1993 - 2009
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1986 - 1993
  • Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Nominated, Teaching Excellence Award MUSC Health Sciences Foundation, 2006
  • Fellow American Academy of Neurology, 2003
  • Volunteer of the Year Mid-Atlantic Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2003
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The recombinant vaccinia virus gene product, B18R, neutralizes interferon alpha and alleviates histopathological complications in an HIV encephalitis mouse model  
    Fritz-French C, Shawahna R, Ward JE, Maroun LE, Tyor WR, J Interferon and Cytokine Res, 1/1/2014
  • Combined antiretroviral therapy reduces brain viral load and pathological features of HIV encephalitis in a mouse model  
    Koneru R, Olive MF, Tyor WR, J Neurovirol, 1/1/2013
  • Effect of HIV clade differences on the onset and severity of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders  
    Tyor WR, Fritz-French C, Nath A, J Neurovirol, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • MRI and CSF Analysis of Cognitive Impairment in Multiple Sclerosis.
    Ganesh G, Tyor W, Saindane A, Wandler E, Lava N, Drane D, Hu W, Consortium of MS Centers Meeting, Dallas, TX, 1/1/2014
  • The Effects of a Novel Interferon Inhibitor in a Model of HIV Encephalitis.
    Tyor WR, Kessing C, Shawahna R, Ward JE, Maroun LE, American Academy of Neurology Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, 1/1/2014
  • A Novel Interferon-alpha Inhibitor Reduces Histopathological Complications in a Mouse Model of HIV Encephalitis.
    Fritz-French C, Shawahna R, Ward JE, Maroun LE, Tyor WR, The 5th FIP Pharmaceutical Sciences World Congress, Melbourne, Australia, 1/1/2014
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Lectures

  • Invited Speaker: "Brief overview of MS and studies at the Emory/Atlanta VAMC MS Center." 
    1/1/2014
  • Invited Speaker: "HIV Associated Neurocognitive Disorders." 
    University of Florida School of Medicine, Department of Neurology - 1/1/2014
  • Invited Speaker: "Relapsing remitting MS: Focus on newer agents." 
    Las Vegas, NV - 1/1/2012
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Other

  • Degenerative Brain Diseases Caused by "Slow" Viruses and UnConventional Agents (PRIONS). 
    Goust JM, Tyor WR, "Infection and Immunity" Course Syllabus (Gabriel Virella. M.D., Ph.D., editor)
    Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston - 1/1/2003

Grant Support

  • Mechanisms of Interferon alpha neurotoxicityVeterans Health Administration2018–2023
  • Towards Suppression and Elimination of HIV in the CNSNational Institutes of Health2018–2023
  • Haart In SCID Mice With HIV EncephalitisNational Institute Of Mental Health2000–2003
  • Cocaine Effects On HIV Encephalitis In SCID MiceNational Institute On Drug Abuse1998–2000