b'Q: Why did you want to become a doctor?Why neurology?When I was young and a direction had to be chosen, the elds that attracted me were in the realm of math and biology. Even though math came easily to me,Q: Does the future of neurology include AI? If so, how and my thought processes were math oriented, Ido you see it being integrated into your practice?felt that the eld of medicine allowed one to haveI think AI will play a crucial role in neurology, in a direct impact on humans, both in terms of theirmanagement of both acute and chronic diseases. In well-being and survival. I felt that good health wasthe acute (short-term) setting, it may lead to faster the most basic need for all humans and to be part ofand a more accurate diagnostic algorithm, based on that process would be satisfying. Neurology was aintegrating and analyzing data gathered from the very obvious choice for me because human thoughtelectronic medical record, lab studies, imaging, patient is the basis of all human experiences, and the brainhistory and exam and other clinical information. In is central to that. Also, a lot of things were not wellchronic diseases with complicated treatment algorithms understood in the neurosciences and to be part ofand a wide array of treatment options, AI can assimilate the process of better understanding neurologicalinformation about patient and disease characteristics, diseases seemed to be intellectually stimulating anddrug efcacy and adverse effects more efciently and satisfying as a career path. allow more optimal treatment decisions. AI can also Q: What are you most proud of over have a major impact on clinical research studies and the course of your career? may simplify patient selection and recruitment.I am most proud of the fact that I have enhanced myQ: What could/should we be doing to nourish our brains knowledge of medicine over the years through eachto avoid degenerative cognitive function? Do crossword and every patient I have treated. There has been apuzzles or Sudoku really help?lesson learned through all patient interactions overI think the biggest impact on degenerative cognitive the last 30 years. I have maintained my passion for thefunctioning can be made through a combination of neurosciences and have always felt a need to use myimproved nutrition, aerobic exercise, optimizing sleep experience and understanding of diseases to improvequality, meditative practices and cognitive exercises care of patients, especially as it relates to the use ofthat challenge otherwise unused brain pathways.new drugs in orphan diseases. I am also proud of the fact that I have been deeply involved in the educationQ: What is your vision for the Neuroscience Institute of the next generation of physicians and neurologists,over the next decade? Beyond?that I am hopeful will make a long-lasting impact onMy vision for the Institute is to develop and transform how medicine is practiced in the future. it into a premier tertiary referral center for neurological 10 HonorHealth Foundation Magazine'