Dodick David

Title(s): Chief Medical Officer, Atria Health Institute; Chief Science Officer and Co-Director, Atria Research Institute. Adjunct Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Current Position/Designation: Chief Medical Officer, Atria Health Institute; Chief Science Officer and Co-Director, Atria Research Institute. Adjunct Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Institutional Affiliation: Atria Academy of Science and Medicine and Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Dr. David W. Dodick, MD, FAAN, is a renowned neurologist, Professor Emeritus at Mayo Clinic, and Consultant for Mayo Clinic International. He holds leadership positions as Chief Science Officer and Chair for Atria Academy of Science and Medicine and serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. With board certifications in neurology, headache medicine, and vascular neurology, Dr. Dodick is a recognized leader in his field. He has authored over 380 peer-reviewed publications and edited 10 books. His significant roles include Chair of the American Migraine Foundation and the International Registry for Migraine Research, along with leadership in global concussion and headache societies. Dr. Dodick’s expertise spans sports neurology, concussion, and headache medicine, and he has been a pivotal force in advancing research and clinical care in these fields through his numerous academic and clinical endeavors.

Relevant Professional Skills/Experiences

  • Expertise in headache medicine, vascular neurology, and sports neurology.
  • Extensive experience in leading international research initiatives in migraine and concussion.
  • Proven leadership in various neurological societies, including the American Academy of Neurology and the International Concussion Society.
  • Strong background in clinical program management, including the Headache and Sports Neurology Programs at Mayo Clinic.
  • Significant editorial roles for leading neurology and headache journals, including Lancet Neurology and Cephalalgia.

Relevant Career Highlights

  • Professor Emeritus at Mayo Clinic and Consultant for Mayo Clinic International.
  • Chair of the American Migraine Foundation, International Registry for Migraine Research, and the International Headache Society Global Patient Advocacy Coalition.
  • Director of the Headache Program and Sports Neurology and Concussion Program at Mayo Clinic, Arizona.
  • Authored over 380 peer-reviewed publications and edited 10 books.
  • Past-President of both the International Headache Society and the American Headache Society.

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