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Carlayne E Jackson, MD, FAAN

Chair, Dept of Neurology

Professor of Neurology and Otolaryngology

Carlayne E. Jackson, MD, FAAN, is currently professor of neurology and otolaryngology at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (UTHSCSA). She also serves as Chief of the Neuromuscular section and Vice Chair of Faculty Development and Wellness.  

Jackson is a graduate of Texas A&M University, where she received a bachelor's of science degree in Chemical Engineering. She obtained her medical degree at UTHSCSA, where she subsequently completed her neurology residency training and clinical neurophysiology fellowship. She has obtained board subspecialty certification in both clinical neurophysiology and neuromuscular medicine. She is a graduate of the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) program sponsored by Drexel University College of Medicine. 

Jackson serves as medical director for the South Texas ALSA Center of Excellence and the MDA ALS Research Center. She is a member of the Western ALS Study Group, Northeast ALS Research Group, and the Muscle Study Group. She has participated in over 60 multi-center clinical trials in the areas of ALS, muscular dystrophy, and myasthenia gravis and has published over 240 abstracts, journal articles, and book chapters.  Jackson currently serves as Secretary for the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Board of Directors and is Chair of the AAN Board Planning Committee and the AAN Meeting Management Committee.  She was awarded the AAN Leading in Excellence Mentorship Award in 2017.

  • Professional Background

    Education

    • 1987 - MD - Medicine - UTHSCSA
    • 1983 - BS - Chemical Engineering - Texas A&M University

    Training

    • 1992 - Postdoctoral Fellowship - Neurophysiology - UTHSCSA
    • 1991 - Residency - Neurology - UTHSCSA
    • 1988 - Internship - Internal Medicine - UTHSCSA

    Highlights

    Texas Super Doctors
    Best Doctors in America
    Super Doctors Texas Hall of Fame

    Appointments

    • 09/2022 - Chair, Dept of Neurology - UT Health San Antonio
    • 6/2018 - Vice Chair for Faculty Development and Wellness - UT Health San Antonio, Neurology, San Antonio
    • 7/2007 - Professor w/Tenure - UTHSCSA, Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, San Antonio
    • 9/2006 - Professor w/Tenure - UTHSCSA, Neurology, San Antonio
    • 7/1991 - Staff Neurologist - Bexar County Hospital District, Medicine, San Antonio

  • Instruction & Training

    • 9/2018 - Present, Neurology Consultative Service, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 09/2018 - present, Research - Peripheral Neuropathy, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 09/2002 - Present, Clinical Medicine - Occupational Therapy Clinical Series, ALS, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 09/1999 - Present, Research - ACES Neurology Lab, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 01/1996 - Present, Clinical Medicine - South Texas ALS Clinic, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 09/1994 - Clinical Medicine, Clinical Medicine - Attending Service, The University of Texas Health Science Center
    • 09/1991 - Present, Clinical Medicine - Consult Service, UHS
    • 09/1991 - Present, Clinical Medicine - Neurology Faculty Backup Call
    • 09/1991 - Present, Clinical Medicine - Muscular Dystrophy Association, The University of Texas Health Science Center

  • Research & Grants

    The majority of my research has centered on the participation in multi-centered clinical trials investigating potential novel therapies to slow disease progression in ALS. In addition to multi-center trials involving potential medical therapeutics, I have also been a leader in the investigation of respiratory interventions in the management of ALS. I have been extremely involved in the American Academy of Neurology and have served on committees to publish practice guidelines in the management of ALS and quality measures.

    Research profile

    Grants

    Ongoing Research Support:

    01/01/20-01/01/2023
    Funding Agency: Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Development America, Inc.
    A Phase 3, Multi-center, Open-label, Safety Study of Oral Edaravone Administered over 48 Weeks in Subjects with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
    Role: Principal Investigator

    01/01/2020-12/01/2022
    Funding Agency: Massachusetts General Hospital / HEALEY ALS PLATFORM TRIAL PLATFORM.
    The HEALEY ALS Platform Trial is a perpetual multi-center, multi-regimen clinical trialevaluating the safety and efficacy of investigational products for the treatment of ALS.
    Role: Co-Investigator

    07/01/2019-06/01/2022
    Funding Agency: University of Miami / Clinical Research In ALS – CAPTURE.
    This is an observational natural history study of patients with ALS (or a related disorder) receiving care through the multi-disciplinary ALS clinics of participating CReATe Consortium centers.
    Role: Principal Investigator

    08/01/2017-08/01/2019
    Funding Agency: Cytokinetics, Inc.
    A Phase II, Multi-Center Double-Blind, Randomized, Dose-Ranging, Placebo-Controlled Study To Evaluate The Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of CK-2127107 In Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
    Role: Site Principal Investigator

    09/01/2017-09/01/2019
    Funding Agency: Flex Pharma, Inc.
    A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled, Parallel Group Study To Evaluate The Efficacy and Safety of FLX-787-ODT For Treatment of Muscle Cramps In Adult Subjects With Motor Neuron Disease.
    Role: Co-Investigator

    11/2014-Present
    Funding Agency: ALS Association, MDA, Synapse Biomedical Inc.
    Multi-Center, Randomized Controlled Study of the NeuRx Diaphragm Pacing System (DPS) In Participants with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
    Principal Investigator

  • Service

    Department

    Development of the South Texas ALS Clinic (Director) 01/1996-Present

    School

    UT Health Physicians Board of Directors (09/2009-04/2018)
    Review Committee of the Health Science Center‘s Faculty Promotions, Tenure, and Appointments Committee, UTHSCSA, School of Medicine, Dept. of Clinical Laboratory Science (10/2015-10/2016)

    Institutional

    PTAC Review Committee 01/2015-12/2016
    Executive Committee 03/2013-06/2016

  • Publications

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    Board Certifications

    • 2011 - Neurology with Added Qualifications in Neuromuscular Medicine - ABPN
    • 1993 - American Board of P&N/Neurology