Jeffrey Elliott

Jeffrey Elliott is a Professor in the Department of Neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, specializing in neuromuscular disorders. He joined UT Southwestern in 1997 and has been actively involved in clinical and research activities. His academic background includes a medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine, followed by neurology residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and a neuromuscular disease fellowship at Washington University Medical Center. He holds certifications from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine.

• Affiliations: Member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Neurological Association, and American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine
• Education:
  • MD: Washington University School of Medicine (St. Louis)
  • Residency: Neurology at Barnes-Jewish Hospital
  • Fellowship: Neuromuscular Disease at Washington University Medical Center

His research focuses on neuromuscular disorders, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and the role of copper and zinc in neurodegenerative diseases. Notable contributions include studies on SOD1 mutations, mitochondrial dysfunction in ALS models, and TDP-43 protein pathology. Key findings include the role of copper chaperones in disease progression and mechanisms of protein aggregation in neurodegeneration.

His publications span over two decades, with recent work exploring dietary interventions in ALS and genetic mutations linked to neuromuscular disorders. He received the Trephined Cranium Award for Teaching Excellence in 2018.