Dr. Babar Khokhar received the Muscular Dystrophy Association's 2015 Humanitarian of the Year Award at their Annual Black and Blue Ball at the Hartford Club on Thursday October 29, 2015. The award honors individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to patients with neuromuscular disorders, and improved the quality of life for patients and families. Dr. Khokhar, an assistant professor of neurology, created a dedicated clinic at Yale for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and set up a support group for ALS patients at Gaylord Hospital. He makes home visits to patients who are no longer ambulatory and volunteers at an MDA camp for children.
Submitted by Babar Khokhar on January 02, 2016