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Neuropathology

The internationally renowned neuropathologists at UCLA provide cutting-edge evaluations for all abnormalities of the central and peripheral nervous system including: tumors and vascular malformations of the brain; skull base, spine and spinal cord disorders; peripheral nerve and muscle studies; degenerative and inflammatory conditions that affect the brain and spinal cord including Alzheimer disease and Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease; diseases of nerves & skeletal muscle, including metabolic testing as indicated; unusual causes of stroke, cerebrovascular disease and epilepsy.

Services:


Microscopic slide (neoplastic and on-neoplastic) consultation
Brain tumor biomarker studies
Whole brain consultations
Brain directed autopsies
Nerve and Muscle biopsy evaluations

Education:


Neuropathology fellowship
Resident training
Autopsy, Brain Tumor, Pituitary, Neuromuscular

Clinical and Translational Research:


Glioblastoma, Biomarkers
Epilepsy, Cortical Dysplasia
Dementia
Neuromuscular Diseases
Biospecimen and Biorepository Science

Faculty & Staff:

Harry Vinters, M.D.
Professor and Chief of Neuropathology
CHS 18-170
(310) 825-6191
hvinters@mednet.ucla.edu
 
Paul Mischel, M.D.
Professor
CHS 13-317
(310) 267-2058
PMischel@mednet.ucla.edu
M. Verity, M.D.
Professor
CHS 18-170
(310) 825-7230
averity@mednet.ucla.edu
 
William H. Yong, M.D.
Associate Professor
CHS 13-360
(310)206-8290
wyong@mednet.ucla.edu
 
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