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Office
Emory University School of Medicine Department of Neurology
12 Executive Park
Atlanta, GA 30329Phone+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 UniversityFellowship, Neuroimmunology & Multiple Sclerosis, 1986 - 1988
- Baylor College of MedicineResidency, Neurology, 1983 - 1986
- Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1981 - 1983
- Duke University School of MedicineClass of 1981
- Emory UniversityB.S., 1973 - 1977
Certifications & Licensure
- FL State Medical License 2021 - Present
- GA State Medical License 1982 - 2026
- NC State Medical License 2020 - 2022
- SC State Medical License 1993 - 2009
- MD State Medical License 1986 - 1993
- 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
- Baricitinib for Reduction of HIV - CNS Start of enrollment: 2023 May 18
Roles: Contact
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Predictors of visual outcome in optic neuropathy of sarcoidosis.Anudeep Sai Nakirikanti, Sally El Sammak, William Tyor, Spencer K Hutto
Journal of Neuroimmunology. 2025-03-15 - Neurosarcoidosis of the trigeminal nerve: clinical accompaniments, radiographic findings, and association with neuralgia.Spencer K Hutto, Avi Singh Gandh, William Tyor
Neurological Sciences. 2024-12-01 - The identification of intact HIV proviral DNA from human cerebrospinal fluid.Zhan Zhang, Monica D Reece, Sebastian Roa, William Tyor, Donald R Franklin
Neurotherapeutics. 2024-07-01
Journal Articles
- The recombinant vaccinia virus gene product, B18R, neutralizes interferon alpha and alleviates histopathological complications in an HIV encephalitis mouse modelFritz-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 modelKoneru R, Olive MF, Tyor WR, J Neurovirol, 1/1/2013
- Effect of HIV clade differences on the onset and severity of HIV-associated neurocognitive disordersTyor WR, Fritz-French C, Nath A, J Neurovirol, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters
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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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
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