The Neurogenetics Fellowship at NYU Grossman School of Medicine aims to train the next generation of neurologists in the evaluation and care for children and adults with neurogenetic conditions, with a focus on neuronopathic lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs). As neurological manifestations are quite common among patients diagnosed with the disorder, it is critical to have neurologists trained in the appropriate evaluation and management of these complex conditions in the future.

This one-year non–Accredition Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited fellowship will be open to individuals who have completed an accredited residency in adult or pediatric neurology. The fellowship program director is Nicolas J. Abreu, MD, director of NYU Langone’s Lysosomal Storage Disease Program.

Goals and Responsibilities

The key goals of training include conducting independent evaluations of pediatric and adult suspected neurogenetic conditions; providing comprehensive surveillance and treatment for individuals with neuronopathic LSDs; and delving into the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and treatment through at least one scholarly project, with preference of a focus on either Fabry disease, Pompe disease, or Gaucher disease.

General neurogenetics trainee responsibilities for patient care, care management, and supervision during the fellowship include clinical and research training.

Clinical Training

Clinical training includes regular outpatient general neurogenetics diagnostic evaluations and result disclosure visits, as well as continuity care for individuals with this condition. Additional training in other genetics and neurology outpatient clinics is required, but flexible to meet the needs of each learner.

Research Training

Research training comprises up to six half-days for independent research with training in human participant research with exposure to interventional clinical trials. Participation in neurogenetics quality improvement initiatives is recommended.

How to Apply

Preference will be given to candidates who have a successful completion of an ACGME-accredited neurology residency program in adult neurology or child neurology before the start date. Interested candidates should provide a personal statement explaining interest in this position, a CV, and three letters of recommendation, one of which must be from the current or most recent program director or department chair and dated within the last six months.

Contact Us

For additional information, please contact Dr. Abreu at Nicolas.Abreu@NYULangone.org.