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Autonomic Disorders Research

The Autonomic Disorders section conducts translational and clinical research efforts. We have received funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Dysautonomia International, and other partners. Clinical research includes observational studies as well as novel therapeutic trials for MSA, POTS, orthostatic hypotension, and other forms of dysautonomia. Translational research focuses on the identification and characterization of autoimmune autonomic disorders and the deep phenotyping of POTS. In partnership with the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute (OBI), the OBI Investigator Program incorporates the very best brain research happening across UT Southwestern to most effectively and rapidly advance discoveries.

In addition, the program fosters scholarly excellence and enhances connections among faculty. We collaborate with other sections within the Department of Neurology including Neuromuscular Medicine, Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology, Headache Medicine, Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology, and Biostatistics and Clinical Informatics. The latter assists with producing high-quality research designs from observational to clinical trials.

Researchers

vernino research
Steven Vernino, M.D., Ph.D.
POTS
Meredith Bryarly, M.D.
Phillips Research
Lauren Phillips, M.D.