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Suma Shah

Associate Professor of Neurology
Neurology, MS & Neuroimmunology
DUMC 3849, Durham, NC 27710
122 Baker House, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Neurology · 2023 - Present Neurology, MS & Neuroimmunology, Neurology
Residency Program Director in the Department of Neurology · 2023 - Present Neurology, Clinical Science Departments

In the News


Published August 8, 2023
Pregnancy and Multiple Sclerosis: What You Need to Know
Published February 25, 2020
Stem Cell Transplantation for Multiple Sclerosis: Can Researchers Achieve A Cure?

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Recent Publications


Impact of Caregiver Status on Academic Achievements and Family-Work Conflict: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of US Neurology Faculty.

Journal Article Neurol Clin Pract · October 2025 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: With more women entering the medical workforce, caregiving challenges and family-work conflicts are of growing importance to today's neurologists. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of caregiver (CG) status on academi ... Full text Link to item Cite

Rituximab in pathologically confirmed sarcoidosis affecting the central nervous system: a multi-center retrospective study.

Journal Article J Neurol · July 18, 2025 BACKGROUND: Rituximab, a monoclonal antibody that depletes B cells by targeting CD20, has been suggested as a treatment option for neurosarcoidosis, but evidence to support its use is limited. METHODS: Patients from four US medical centers with CNS sarcoid ... Full text Link to item Cite

Real-World Treatment Outcomes in Black, Hispanic, Asian, and White Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Treated with Natalizumab.

Journal Article Drugs Real World Outcomes · June 2025 BACKGROUND: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a heterogeneous disease that may manifest differently among racial/ethnic groups, influencing response to disease-modifying therapy (DMT). Data on natalizumab (NTZ) effectiveness in people with MS (PwMS) based on race ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


BEAT-MS

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason · 2020 - 2028

MOGAD -

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Genentech, Inc. · 2024 - 2025

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Education, Training & Certifications


State University of New York Upstate Medical University · 2013 M.D.