Crystal Jean Jicha

Crystal Jean Jicha, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. Her academic career focuses on headache medicine and neurogenetics, with particular expertise in migraine disorders and neuromodulation treatments.

Dr. Jicha's research interests include:

• Migraine and headache disorders
• Neuromodulation therapies for headache management
• Genetic aspects of migraine, particularly related to CACNA1A mutations
• Aphasic aura and related neurological phenomena
• Cluster headache pathophysiology and treatment

Her recent work has focused on expanding the understanding of migraine genetics and developing non-pharmacological treatment approaches. Dr. Jicha has published on the application of neuromodulation techniques for migraine and cluster headache management, as well as case studies examining the genetic underpinnings of unusual migraine presentations. Her research demonstrates a trend toward integrating genetic insights with innovative treatment modalities to address complex headache presentations.

Dr. Jicha's scholarly contributions highlight her commitment to advancing personalized headache medicine through both clinical research and genetic investigation, providing alternative treatment pathways for patients seeking non-pharmacological options.