Michael Rivner
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Neurology
Emeritus Faculty
The Graduate School
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine
Administration
Department of 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
