Leslie P. Weiner, MD
Title:
- Professor of Neurology
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Specialties:
- Neurology
Background:
Dr. Weiner is a world-renowned neurologist, educator and researcher. Dr. Weiner served as chair of the USC Department of Neurology for 25 years (1979 to 2003), guiding its growth from 3 to 40 full-time faculty members. He was instrumental in building neuroscience at USC, expanding clinical neurology at LAC+USC Medical Center, starting the neurology service at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles and opening the department’s private practice sector. He has attracted millions of dollars in research funding from federal and state agencies, as well as philanthropic donors. Dr. Weiner is internationally recognized for his research on the T-cell vaccine for multiple sclerosis. He is currently working with embryonic stem cells and oligodendroglial progenitor cells as new therapies for multiple sclerosis. He has received numerous honors, including “Who’s Who in America” and “Who’s Who in the World.” Dr. Weiner holds the Richard Angus Grant, Sr. Chair in Neurology. The Weiner Chair of Neurology was donated and named in his honor in 2002.
Education:
- University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, M.D., 1961
Internships:
- State University of New York, 1962
Residencies:
- Baltimore City Hospital, Neurology, 1965
- Johns Hopkins Hospital, Neurology, 1965
Fellowships:
- Johns Hopkins University, Neurology/Epidemilogy, 1969
- NINDS, Lab of Slow Virus Infections, 1969
Professional Society Memberships:
- American Academy of Neurology
- American Neurological Association
- Society for Neuroscience
- International Society for Stem Cell Research
Awards:
- "Who's Who in America" award
- "Who's Who in the World" award
Languages:
- English
