David Neil Toupin

Dr. David Neil Toupin is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Kentucky, specializing in Child Neurology, Neurogenetics, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. He works at the Kentucky Children's Hospital and Kentucky Neuroscience Institute, focusing on rare neuromuscular diseases like spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). His clinical practice integrates multidisciplinary care through the Neurodevelopmental Evaluation and Management Optimization (NEMO) Clinic.

• Education: MD (2016), University of Kentucky

Dr. Toupin's research emphasizes genetic testing for molecular diagnoses, gene therapies, and healthcare utilization optimization. His work spans pediatric epilepsy, autism, and mitochondrial diseases like MELAS. He has published on pediatric migraine treatment and clinical protocols for infantile spasms.

• 2015 Gold Humanism Honor Society
• Multiple Outstanding Resident of the Year awards
• 2019 Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society

As NEMO Clinic director, he leads comprehensive evaluations for children with rare conditions, collaborating with therapists and psychologists. He advocates for family-centered care and has participated in medical missions to Guyana, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic.