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Roneil Gopal Malkani, MD serves as an Adjunct Lecturer in Neurology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, specializing in sleep medicine with a clinical focus on neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. He directs a dedicated sleep clinic for neurological patients and possesses subspecialty expertise in REM sleep behavior disorder and restless legs syndrome.
Dr. Malkani's educational foundation includes:
- BS from University of Michigan (2000)
- MD from George Washington University (2004)
- MS from Northwestern University (2012)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neurogenetics at National Institute on Aging (2005)
- Internal Medicine Internship at Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center (2006)
- Neurology Residency at Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center (2009)
- Movement Disorders Fellowship at Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center (2010)
- Sleep Medicine Fellowship at Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center (2011)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Sleep Medicine at Northwestern University (2012)
His research centers on the intersection of sleep disorders and neurodegeneration, with particular emphasis on circadian rhythm disturbances in Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases. Current investigations explore REM sleep behavior disorder pathophysiology, restless legs syndrome management, and artificial intelligence applications for sleep apnea diagnosis. His clinical work addresses complex sleep manifestations in movement disorders and cognitive decline.
Recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward developing evidence-based clinical guidelines for parasomnias and leveraging emerging technologies for sleep disorder diagnostics. His 2024-2025 work focuses on REM sleep behavior disorder treatment consensus, cannabinoid therapy applications, nightmare disorder management, and AI-driven diagnostic tools – reflecting growing integration of neurology, sleep science, and computational approaches.
Professional recognition includes:
- Feinberg Academy of Medical Educators Outstanding Teacher Award (2016)
- John A Kessler Teaching Award (2014)
- Best Poster Award, Gordon Research Conference (2012)
- Resident Teacher of the Year Award (2009)
- James B. Angell Scholar designation (2000)
- Membership in Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies
Dr. Malkani maintains active leadership roles in national sleep and neurology organizations, contributing to clinical guideline development and educational initiatives. His clinical practice integrates with research through affiliations with Northwestern's Center for Circadian and Sleep Medicine and Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer's Disease.
He participates in multiple collaborative initiatives including the NAPS Consortium and Sleep Medicine Milestones Working Group, while maintaining hospital privileges at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. His professional service spans committee memberships in the American Academy of Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and World Sleep Society.
