Emory ALS Center Staff

The Emory ALS Center provides true multidisciplinary care for patients and families with ALS and related disorders. Our team of professionals attempt to anticipate needs before they become problems. Our combined expertise and experience allows us to approach and solve problems safely and efficiently. We maintain close collaborative relationships with the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the ALS Association of Georgia, allowing us to greatly extend our ability to care for people and families with ALS.

Director Jonathan D. Glass, MD Professor of Neurology and Pathology Associate Director Jaffar Khan, MD Associate Professor of Neurology Neuromuscular Fellow Jennifer Buczyner, MD Neuromuscular Fellow Christina Fournier, MD

Nurse Director, ALS Clinic Nicole Yarab, RN  Clinical Research Director Meraida Polak, RN, BSN Jackie Marcum, RRT, RCP Respiratory Specialist Rob Kelley, CRT Respiratory Specialist

Physical Therapy, Wheelchair Specialist Diane Beckwith, MS, PT Megan Halligan OTR/L Occupational Therapist Speech & Language Alma Owens, SLP-CCC Dietician Erin McAllister, MS, LD, RD Dietician Glen Bergman, RD, LD, CNSD

Social Work & Emotional Support Michelle Hammond-Susten, LMSW Research Nurse Jane Bordeau, RN Research Nurse Susan Ferguson, LPN  Research Coordinator Latoya Shaw    Senior Medical Secretary Jackie Stuldivant  William Hu, MD, PhD Cognitive Neurologist Cognitive Screener Matthew Shellnut  Hospice Services Cindy McCall, RN    MDA Patient Services Vicki Cunneen ALSA Patient Services Tina Haney ALSA Patient Services Crystal Jackson   Assistive Technologies Steve Parker