Current Appointments & Affiliations
Assistant Professor in Neurology
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2025 - Present
Neurology, Translational Brain Sciences,
Neurology
Assistant Professor in Pathology
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2026 - Present
Pathology,
Clinical Science Departments
Faculty Network Member of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences
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2021 - Present
Duke Institute for Brain Sciences,
University Institutes and Centers
Recent Publications
Triptan Initiation and Cerebrovascular Events in Patients With Migraine: A Nationwide Cohort Study.
Journal Article J Am Heart Assoc · February 17, 2026 BACKGROUND: Triptan medications are proposed as an association of cerebral ischemic stroke in patients with migraine, but population-based data on this are lacking. METHODS: A retrospective, observational, cohort study was performed using computerized clai ... Full text Link to item CiteCalcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Inhibitors and Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Migraine: A Retrospective, Observational Cohort Study.
Journal Article Neurology · February 10, 2026 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) inhibitors have entered widespread use in the United States for treatment of migraine, but data on their cardiovascular risk profile are lacking. The objective of this study was to determine ... Full text Link to item CiteAbstract 4363087: Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (CGRP) Inhibitor Use Is Associated With Increased Cardiovascular Event Risk in Patients with Migraine: A Nationwide Study
Conference Circulation · November 4, 2025 Introduction: Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) inhibitors are increasingly used in the United States (US) for the prevention and treatment of migraine, but population-based data ... Full text CiteRecent Grants
The role of TRPV4 in Post traumatic/TBI induced headaches
ResearchCo-Mentor · Awarded by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke · 2024 - 2028The role of TRPV4 in migraine pain with focus on non-neural, keratinocytes and mast cells and mechanisms of racial differences in migraine pain suffering
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke · 2021 - 2026Going on a migraine TRP: Defining mechanisms of action of botox on the trigeminal sensory system that provide an explanation for the anti-migraine pain effects of botox
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Allergan, Inc. · 2020 - 2026View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
University of Alabama, Birmingham ·
2008
Ph.D.