Kapil Arya

Kapil Arya, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Pediatric Neurology within the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), affiliated with Arkansas Children’s Hospital. His work focuses on neuromuscular disorders, particularly spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), and pediatric epilepsy. He is actively involved in advancing newborn screening protocols for SMA and optimizing patient care pathways.

Dr. Arya’s research spans clinical outcomes in SMA, genetic diagnostics, epilepsy management, and neurodevelopmental disorders. His recent studies emphasize treatment considerations for SMA patients, including combination therapies and adverse event monitoring in gene therapy. He has also contributed to understanding rare genetic mutations (e.g., DNM1L) linked to severe epilepsy and neurologic sequelae of conditions like myelomeningocele.

His publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to pediatric neurology challenges, with a focus on translating genetic discoveries into clinical practice. Collaborative efforts include retrospective cohort studies, case reports, and evaluations of novel therapies like risdiplam and onasemnogene abeparvovec.