Dr. Merit Cudkowicz

Merit Cudkowicz, MD, MS, is a neurologist and physician-scientist specializing in neuromuscular and neurodegenerative disorders. She serves as Executive Director of the Mass General Brigham Neuroscience Institute, is Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School, and directs the Sean M. Healey & AMG Center for ALS at Massachusetts General Hospital. Clinically, Dr. Cudkowicz focuses on neuromuscular disorders, neurodegenerative conditions, and multidisciplinary care for patients engaged in therapeutic interventions. Her research centers on experimental therapeutics, innovative clinical trial design including platform trials, and translational neuroscience to accelerate therapy development. A recognized leader, she founded and served as past co-chair of the Northeast ALS Consortium and is principal investigator for the Clinical Coordination Center of NINDS NeuroNEXT. Her contributions have been honored with the MDA Legacy Award for Achievement in Clinical Research, the Ray Adams American Neurological Association Award, the Forbes Norris Award, the Lou Gehrig Humanitarian Award, and the Boston Chamber of Commerce Pinnacle Award. Dr. Cudkowicz earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed neurology residency and fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she served as Chief Resident.