Michael Benatar, MD, PhD

Dr. Benatar, is a Professor of Neurology and the Chief of the Neuromuscular Division in the Department of Neurology at the University of Miami. Dr. Benatar is board certified in Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. He leads an active program of clinical and translational ALS research that encompasses clinical trials, genetics, and the development of physiological and imaging biomarkers. His research program is devoted to understanding the reasons why therapy development efforts have not been successful in the past and to development of effective treatments for patients with ALS.