Christopher G. Tarolli

Christopher G. Tarolli, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He specializes in movement disorders, particularly Parkinson's disease and Huntington's disease, and serves as Director of the Mind, Brain, Behavior neuroscience course and Associate Program Director of the Adult Neurology Residency Program. His work bridges clinical practice with research in wearable sensor technology, palliative care, and health professions education.

• MD from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine (2012)
• Residency & Fellowship at University of Rochester Medical Center (2012-2018)
• Masters of Science in Health Professions Education (Warner School, UR)

Dr. Tarolli's research focuses on novel technologies for neurological assessment, practice-based research in movement disorders, and palliative care models. He has contributed to studies on wearable sensors, remote video-based clinical trials, and symptom burden analysis in Parkinson's and Huntington disease. His work emphasizes patient-centered care and digital health innovation.

Recent publications highlight his expertise in:

• Wearable sensor validation for neurodegenerative diseases
• Telemedicine applications in Parkinson's disease
• Palliative care integration across disease trajectories
• Smartphone-based Huntington's disease monitoring
• Machine learning for movement disorder severity quantification
• Quality measures in Parkinson's care

Awards include the Herbert W. Mapstone Prize for Excellence in Second Year Teaching and participation in the American Academy of Neurology Emerging Leaders Program. Dr. Tarolli also leads clinical research initiatives and educational programs at the University of Rochester Medical Center.