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Dr Bhaskar Roy is a specialist in neuromuscular disorders. His clinical areas of expertise includes muscular dystrophies, inflammatory myopathies (polymyositis, dermatomyositis, inclusion body myositis), autoimmune neuromuscular disorders, including inflammatory neuropathies. He did his neurology residency from the University of Connecticut and completed his fellowship from the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School.

He is board certified in neurology (2016) and neuromuscular medicine (2018) by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and in electrodiagnostic medicine (2018), and in Neuromuscular Ultrasound (2020) by the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (ABEM).

Kristof earned his bachelor's degree and master's degree in biology from Eotvos Lorand University in Budapest, Hungary. He then earned his doctorate from the same university, having studied the inhibitory role of complement receptor 2 (CR2, CD21) on the B cell receptor (BCR) in human B cells. He is primarily interested in antigen discovery and understanding the role of BCR in the development of autoantibody-producing B cells. Outside of work, Kristof is into traveling and cycling.

I completed my PhD under Dr. John Lueck from the University of Rochester, studying calcium channel dysfunction in myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and its impact on muscle health. I specialized in various molecular and physiological assays that helped characterize novel murine models and validate the repurposing of FDA-approved calcium channel blockers. As an early investigator, my ultimate goal is to continue doing patient-focused research in the field of neuromuscular disorders.

Ananya earned her bachelor's degree in Genetics and Genomics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Her research interests center on identifying the genetic basis of human disease and understanding how genetic and immune mechanisms interact to drive neurological disorders. She is eager to understand disease mechanisms and translate these discoveries into improved diagnostics and therapies that ultimately help the lives of patients. She plans to pursue a Ph.D. to further investigate the molecular mechanisms that drive neurological diseases. Outside of research, she enjoys listening to music, watching movies, spending time in nature, and traveling.

Rhea earned her bachelor's degree in Neuroscience and Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley. Her research interests center on neuroscience and translational medicine, with the goal of understanding the biological mechanisms underlying neurological disease and translating those discoveries into meaningful improvements in patient care. She is passionate about scientific communication and making complex research more accessible to patients, students, and the broader community. Outside of research, Rhea enjoys traveling, mentoring aspiring healthcare professionals, and watersports.