Michael Rivner
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Neurology
Emeritus Faculty
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine
The Graduate School
Bio
I am a specialist in Neuromuscular diseases. I established and run the ALS clinic. I have research grants in Myasthenia Gravis and ALS. I run the EMG lab at AUHealth. I also have an interest in botulinum toxins.
- (706) 721-2681
- (706) 721-8701
- BP 4390
Education
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MD, Medicine
Emory University, 1978
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BA, Psychology, General
Duke University, 1972
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BA, Zoology/Animal Biology
Duke University, 1972
Certifications
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Teaching Interests
EMG, ALS, Myasthenia Gravis, Neuromuscular diseases, botulinum toxin
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Induction of anti-agrin antibodies causes myasthenia gravis in mice, 2018
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Agrin and LRP4 antibodies in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Patients, 2017
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Safety and efficacy of eculizumab in anti-acetylcholine receptor antibody-positive refractory generalised myasthenia gravis (REGAIN): a phase 3, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicentre study, 2017
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Phase IIA Trial of Fingolimod for ALS Demonstrates Acceptable Acute Safety and Tolerability, 2017
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Screening for llipoprotein receptor-related protein 4-, agrin-, and titin-antibodies and exploring the autoimmune spectrum in myasthenia gravis, 2017
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
EMG
ALS
Myasthenia Gravis
Botulinum Toxins
