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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
The Ken & Ruth Davee Department of Neurology

Publications

Below are the 50 most recent publications by faculty members in the Department of Neurology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

  1. Brooker SM, Gonzalez-Latapi P  Biomarkers in Parkinson's Disease.  Neurol Clin  2025 May;43(2):229-248. doi:10.1016/j.ncl.2024.12.005
  2. Tan S, Zhang Q, Zhan R, Luo S, Han Y, Yu B, Muss C, Pingault V, Marlin S, Delahaye A  et al.  Monoallelic loss-of-function variants in GSK3B lead to autism and developmental delay.  Mol Psychiatry  2025 May;30(5):1952-1965. doi:10.1038/s41380-024-02806-z
  3. Bonakdarpour B, Schafer R, Takarabe C, Barbieri E, Miller J, Miller SS  Virtual group singing programs for well-being in healthy older adults and persons with neurocognitive disorders during early COVID-19 pandemic: A perspective from Chicago.  J Alzheimers Dis  2025 Apr 22;:13872877251333155. doi:10.1177/13872877251333155
  4. Walters JB, Quezada MJ, He S, Haynes CS, Steece-Collier K, Collier TJ, Sortwell CE, Franz CK  The Impact of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor rs6265 (Val66Met) Polymorphism on Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation for Peripheral Nerve Regeneration: A Preclinical Study of Therapy-Genotype Interactions.  Muscle Nerve  2025 Apr 21;. doi:10.1002/mus.28409
  5. Khalili BF, Dixit K, Kamson DO, Horbinski C, Przybyla DJ, Tate MC, Heimberger AB, Lukas RV, Templer JW  The excitatory milieu in glioma: mechanisms and therapeutic avenues.  Neuro Oncol  2025 Apr 18;. pii:noaf063
  6. Chapagai S, Vu TH, Alexandria SJ, Reid KJ, Abbott S, Harrington K, Thomas SJ, Lewis CE, Schreiner PJ, Carnethon MR  et al.  Association between household sleep environment and sleep health characteristics in middle-aged adults: The CARDIA sleep study.  Sleep Health  2025 Apr 16;. pii:S2352-7218(25)00042-7
  7. Arias E, Haynes ME, Nadkarni NA, Lipfert ZK, Muller WA, Batra A, Sullivan DP  EdU tracking of leukocyte recruitment in mouse models of ischemic stroke and sterile lung inflammation.  J Cell Sci  2025 Apr 15;138(8). pii:jcs263835
  8. Jeong HY, Kim SE, Lee K, Park JM, Park HK, Cho YJ, Kim JY, Kim BJ, Kim TJ, Lee SJ  et al.  Characteristics of High-Performance Low-Volume Hospitals in Acute Stroke Care.  J Am Heart Assoc  2025 Apr 15;14(8):e038348. doi:10.1161/JAHA.124.038348
  9. Vormittag-Nocito E, Duckett D, Castellani RJ, Ahrendsen JT, Lu X, Jennings LJ, Lukas RV, Magill ST, Santana-Santos L, Brat DJ  et al.  Meningiomas with chromosomal polysomies reveal non-random gain of chromosomes, distinct methylation signature, and lower risk of recurrence.  Mod Pathol  2025 Apr 14;:100775. doi:10.1016/j.modpat.2025.100775
  10. Lu W, Lee BS, Deng HXY, Lakonishok M, Martin-Blanco E, Gelfand VI  "Mitotic" kinesin-5 is a dynamic brake for axonal growth in Drosophila.  Development  2025 Apr 14;. pii:dev.204424
  11. Minakaki G, Safren N, Bustos BI, Lubbe SJ, Mencacci NE, Krainc D  Commander complex regulates lysosomal function and is implicated in Parkinson's disease risk.  Science  2025 Apr 11;388(6743):204-211. doi:10.1126/science.adq6650
  12. Cohen BA  Choosing initial MS therapy; personal, disease, and medication factors.  Neurotherapeutics  2025 Apr 10;:e00582. doi:10.1016/j.neurot.2025.e00582
  13. Kim M, Rogers L, Batio S, Benavente JY, Bonham M, Zheng P, Lovett RM, Bailey SC, Kwasny MJ, Ladner DP  et al.  Trajectories of sleep disturbance and self-management of chronic conditions during COVID-19 among middle-aged and older adults.  Sci Rep  2025 Apr 10;15(1):12324. pii:12324
  14. Oh MS, Yu KH, Lee BC, Kim JY, Kim BJ, Kang J, Han MK, Kim SE, Park JM, Kang K  et al.  Temporal Patterns of Occult Cancer Incidence Following Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Comparative Study by Stroke Etiology.  Int J Stroke  2025 Apr 09;:17474930251335615. doi:10.1177/17474930251335615
  15. Kennedy E, Vadlamani S, Lindsey HM, Peterson KS, Dams O'Connor K, Agarwal R, Amiri HH, Andersen RK, Babikian T, Baron DA  et al.  Linking Symptom Inventories Using Semantic Textual Similarity.  J Neurotrauma  2025 Apr 09;. doi:10.1089/neu.2024.0301
  16. Campbell EM, Zhong W, Hogeveen J, Grafman J  Dorsal-Ventral Reinforcement Learning Network Connectivity and Incentive-Driven Changes in Exploration.  J Neurosci  2025 Apr 09;45(15). pii:e0422242025
  17. Kokkinos V, Hussein H, Rosenow J, Schuele SU  Sawtooth delta of the thalamus: A physiological variant and the intracranial generator of rapid-eye movement sleep sawtooth waves.  Clin Neurophysiol  2025 Apr 07;174:84-95. doi:10.1016/j.clinph.2025.03.040
  18. Kim M, López-Cano M, Zhang K, Wang Y, Gómez-Santacana X, Flores Á, Wu M, Li S, Zhang H, Wei Y  et al.  Wireless, battery-free, remote photoactivation of caged-morphine for photopharmacological pain modulation without side effects.  Biosens Bioelectron  2025 Apr 04;281:117440. doi:10.1016/j.bios.2025.117440
  19. El Ahmar A, Schnell S, Ansari SA, Abdalla RN, Vali A, Aristova M, Markl M, Winter P, Marlevi D  Non-invasive quantification of pressure drops in stenotic intracranial vessels: using deep learning-enhanced 4D flow MRI to characterize the regional haemodynamics of the pulsing brain.  Interface Focus  2025 Apr 04;15(1):20240040. pii:20240040
  20. Viganò M, Barbieri E, Thompson CK, Vitali C, Cecchetto C  The Italian Adaptation of the Treatment of Underlying Forms for Object Relatives in Agrammatic Aphasia: Training Efficacy, Generalization Patterns, and Cross-Linguistic Implications.  J Speech Lang Hear Res  2025 Apr 04;:1-24. doi:10.1044/2025_JSLHR-24-00305
  21. Lashuel HA, Surmeier DJ, Simuni T, Merchant K, Caughey B, Soto C, Fares MB, Heym RG, Melki R  Alpha-synuclein seed amplification assays: Data sharing, standardization needed for clinical use.  Sci Adv  2025 Apr 04;11(14):eadt7195. pii:eadt7195
  22. Mammen JR, Adams JL, Mangrum R, Xiao Y, Barbosa W, Tyo M, Redmond C, Carter C, Cifelli K, Cifelli R  et al.  Systematic review and consensus conceptual model of meaningful symptoms and functional impacts in early Parkinson's Disease.  NPJ Parkinsons Dis  2025 Apr 03;11(1):65. pii:65
  23. Schneck D, Arguedas A, Xenopoulos-Oddsson A, Arcila-Londono X, Lunetta C, Wymer J, Olney N, Gwathmey K, Ajroud-Driss S, Hayat G  et al.  Time-to-event prediction in ALS using a landmark modeling approach, using the ALS Natural History Consortium dataset.  Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener  2025 Apr 02;:1-9. doi:10.1080/21678421.2025.2482943
  24. Gettel C, Galske J, Araujo K, Dresden S, Dussetschleger J, Iannone L, Lai J, Martin P, Mignosa B, Muschong K  et al.  Detection and differentiation of undiagnosed dementia in the emergency department: A pilot referral pathway.  Alzheimers Dement  2025 Apr;21(4):e70189. doi:10.1002/alz.70189
  25. Shin J, Song JW, Flavin MT, Cho S, Li S, Tan A, Pyun KR, Huang AG, Wang H, Jeong S  et al.  A non-contact wearable device for monitoring epidermal molecular flux.  Nature  2025 Apr;640(8058):375-383. doi:10.1038/s41586-025-08825-2
  26. Geurts M, Berchtold L, Koenig F, Nabors B, Reardon DA, Tonn JC, Stupp R, Gorlia T, Weller M, Preusser M  et al.  Temozolomide chemotherapy for patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma in the CENTRIC EORTC 26071-22072 and CORE trials: Does time of administration matter?  Neurooncol Pract  2025 Apr;12(2):291-300. doi:10.1093/nop/npaf006
  27. , Andrews J, Paganoni S, Macklin EA, Chibnik LB, Quintana M, Saville BR, Detry MA, Vestrucci M, Marion J  et al.  Verdiperstat in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Results From the Randomized HEALEY ALS Platform Trial.  JAMA Neurol  2025 Apr;82(4):333-343. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2024.5249
  28. Peck A, Dadi A, Yavarow Z, Alfano LN, Anderson D, Arkin MR, Chou TF, D'Ambrosio ES, Diaz-Manera J, Dudley JP  et al.  2024 VCP International Conference: Exploring multi-disciplinary approaches from basic science of valosin containing protein, an AAA+ ATPase protein, to the therapeutic advancement for VCP-associated multisystem proteinopathy.  Neurobiol Dis  2025 Apr;207:106861. doi:10.1016/j.nbd.2025.106861
  29. Knutson KL, Reid KJ, Wong M, Alexandria SJ, Thomas SJ, Lewis CE, Schreiner PJ, Sidney S, Kershaw K, Carnethon MR  Chronotype and Sleep Timing by Race-Gender: The CARDIA Sleep Study.  J Biol Rhythms  2025 Apr;40(2):171-180. doi:10.1177/07487304251315596
  30. Elsamadicy AA, Cross J, Reeves BC, Shaffer A, McGuire LS, Welch WC, Arnold PM, Rosenow JM,   Characteristics of reported industry payments to neurosurgeons from 2019 to 2022: The impact of COVID-19.  J Clin Neurosci  2025 Apr;134:111089. doi:10.1016/j.jocn.2025.111089
  31. Wang YZ, Savas JN  Reply to "Concerns regarding the interpretation of Shank3 protein isoforms expressed in Shank3B-/- mice: potential off-target effects by a neomycin resistance cassette".  Mol Psychiatry  2025 Apr;30(4):1712-1713. doi:10.1038/s41380-025-02903-7
  32. Brown EG, Chahine LM, Siderowf A, Gochanour C, Kurth R, Marshall MJ, Caspell-Garcia C, Brumm MC, Stanley CE, Korell M  et al.  Staged Screening Identifies People with Biomarkers Related to Neuronal Alpha-Synuclein Disease.  Ann Neurol  2025 Apr;97(4):730-740. doi:10.1002/ana.27158
  33. Affaneh A, Linden AK, Tunc-Ozcan E, Tsai YH, Peng CY, Kessler JA  Inhibition of Bone Morphogenetic Protein Signaling Prevents Tau Pathology in iPSC Derived Neurons and PS19 Mice.  Ann Neurol  2025 Apr;97(4):657-672. doi:10.1002/ana.27149
  34. Mohar B, Michel G, Wang YZ, Hernandez V, Grimm JB, Park JY, Patel R, Clarke M, Brown TA, Bergmann C  et al.  DELTA: a method for brain-wide measurement of synaptic protein turnover reveals localized plasticity during learning.  Nat Neurosci  2025 Mar 31;. doi:10.1038/s41593-025-01923-4
  35. Keller Sarmiento IJ, Bovenzi R, Kinsinger M, Kinsley L, Bustos BI, Krainc D, Mencacci NE  Novel In-Frame FGF14 Deletion Causes Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 27A: Clinical Response to Deep Brain Stimulation and 4-Aminopyridine.  Mov Disord  2025 Mar 29;. doi:10.1002/mds.30183
  36. van Olst L, Simonton B, Edwards AJ, Forsyth AV, Boles J, Jamshidi P, Watson T, Shepard N, Krainc T, Argue BM  et al.  Author Correction: Microglial mechanisms drive amyloid-β clearance in immunized patients with Alzheimer's disease.  Nat Med  2025 Mar 28;. doi:10.1038/s41591-025-03664-0
  37. Peng W, Bonakdarpour B  The Case of a 67-Year-Old Man With Memory Difficulties and Altered Sleep.  Ann Clin Transl Neurol  2025 Mar 27;. doi:10.1002/acn3.70027
  38. Samra S, Attarian H, Malkani R  The use of cannabinoid therapy in treatment-refractory isolated REM sleep behavior disorder: a case report.  J Clin Sleep Med  2025 Mar 25;. doi:10.5664/jcsm.11704
  39. Yu X, Song X, Tiek D, Wu R, Walker M, Horbinski C, Hu B, Cheng SY  Targeting PDGFRA-SHP2 Signaling Enhances Radiotherapy in IDH1-Mutant Glioma.  Neuro Oncol  2025 Mar 25;. pii:noaf086
  40. Gorelick PB, Sorond FA  Stress and Stroke: What, Me Worry?  Neurology  2025 Mar 25;104(6):e213398. doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000213398
  41. Marks LJ, Ritter V, Agrusa JE, Kamdar KY, Rivers J, Gardner R, Ehrhardt MJ, Devine KJ, Phillips CA, Reilly A  et al.  Pediatric relapsed/refractory ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma treatment and outcomes in the targeted-drug era.  Blood Adv  2025 Mar 25;9(6):1356-1365. doi:10.1182/bloodadvances.2024014745
  42. Karpouzian-Rogers T, Dworak EM, Bucko P, Ho EH, Ece B, Mather MA, Novack MA, Pila S, Hosseinian Z, Hall L  et al.  Measures of decision-making ability and functional outcomes in older adults: results from a scoping review in the ARMCADA study.  Front Psychol  2025;16:1540493. pii:1540493
  43. Lee KJ, Kim SE, Guk HS, Kim DY, Kim BJ, Han MK, Kim JT, Choi KH, Shin DI, Cha JK  et al.  Persistent Beta-Blocker Therapy Reduces Long-Term Mortality in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke With Elevated Heart Rates.  J Am Heart Assoc  2025 Mar 18;14(6):e039678. doi:10.1161/JAHA.124.039678
  44. Ho EH, Ece B, Bucko P, Karpouzian-Rogers T, Pila S, Hosseinian Z, Hussein Y, Han SD, Lichtenberg PA, Lim AC  et al.  A scoping review of financial decision-making measures in midlife and beyond: results from the advancing reliable measurement in cognitive aging and decision-making ability (ARMCADA) study.  Front Psychol  2025;16:1540508. pii:1540508
  45. Telenson AM, Hsieh RR, Cowen GJ, Sode EP, Kwon JM, Vo AH, Hadhazy M, Page PG, Rao NR, Pesce L  et al.  A novel, rapidly progressive ataxia due to a spontaneous Myo5a mutation in mice impairs transport proteins and alters mitochondria.  FASEB J  2025 Mar 15;39(5):e70423. doi:10.1096/fj.202402274R
  46. Vedaei F, Srinivasan D, Parker D, Erus G, Dolui S, Sorond FA, Jacobs DR, Launer LJ, Lackland DT, Davatzikos C  et al.  Spatial and signal features of white matter integrity and associations with clinical factors: A CARDIA brain MRI study.  Neuroimage Clin  2025 Mar 14;46:103768. pii:103768
  47. Wang C, Zhou J, Li T, Du S, Urushidani T, Wang D, Chen Y, Mullen M, Cao X, Cheng SY  et al.  Akt-elicited phosphorylation of Acapin steers cell migration.  J Mol Cell Biol  2025 Mar 13;. pii:mjaf010
  48. Elder C, Kerestes R, Opal P, Marchese M, Devinsky O  The cerebellum in epilepsy.  Epilepsia  2025 Mar 13;. doi:10.1111/epi.18316
  49. Johnson HR, Wang MC, Stickland RC, Chen Y, Parrish TB, Sorond FA, Bright MG  Variable cerebral blood flow responsiveness to acute hypoxic hypoxia.  Front Physiol  2025;16:1562582. pii:1562582
  50. Rugel CL, Thompson SD, Franz CK, Heckman CJ, Lavasani M, Lee SSM  Stress and stiffness as predictors of shear wave velocity in peripheral nerve.  PLoS One  2025;20(3):e0319439. pii:e0319439

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