Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 19/10/2026I am so excited to finally announce the publication of this paper in Neurology. Researching and writing this was an absolute obsession. I'll do a thread on Lennox-Buchthal later this week but if you'd like to pregame, here you go: www.ovid.com/jnls/neurolo... 162 6
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 26/09/2026Are you a neurologist (child or adult!) who hasn't joined the @AANmember Transition of Care Synapse? Join today aan.com to read Closing the Gap, a monthly journal club by chair Azara Singh & vice chair Claudia Gambrah-Lyles. Add your thoughts on the issues affecting us all. 010 1
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 24/09/2026Just look at this stunning waterfall scene painted by pediatric neuroimmunologist and artist Xinran Maria Xiang for the Child Neurology Foundation. It brings me such a feeling of calm and peace. Waters of Consciousness: pro.gofundme.com/live/auction... 130 3
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 22/09/2026One of my favorite pieces in the Child Neurology Foundation art auction this year: A blue jay of wood neurons, by NeuroWoodworks. Honestly I kind of want this one for me. pro.gofundme.com/live/auction... 180 8
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 19/09/2026This year, everyone can bid on amazing neurology-themed art - and contribute to the @Child_Neurology Foundation - including NeuroGeneration, a 12-month organic onesie with an embroidered neuron, for the future neurologist in your life! ❤️🧠❤️ Bid here: pro.gofundme.com/live/auction... 142 4
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 18/09/2026This is a Hannahtopia NillyNoggin EEG cap! Bid on a basket with 5 NillyNoggin EEG Caps in colors like Flower Power (pictured), plus a bundle of Hannahtopia stickers, to support the Child Neurology Foundation. (This would be great for any EEG department.) pro.gofundme.com/live/auction... 011 1
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 16/09/2026This is Mycelium/Neocortex by Azara Singh - one of many gorgeous artworks available at the Child Neurology Foundation fundraising art auction! pro.gofundme.com/live/auction... 052 5
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 15/09/2026Have you ever wanted to own a piece of art from Greg Dunn, Phyllis Sher or (gasp) *Ali Christy*? Now YOU (yes you) can bid on amazing neurology-themed art and contribute to the Child Neurology Foundation! pro.gofundme.com/live/auction... (Even if you don't come sing karaoke with us.... 120 2
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 14/09/2026THIRTY DAYS. That's how long we have until we come together in Montreal for the ✨Beauty of Neurology✨ Child Neurology Foundation event. Karaoke! Games! Costumes! Art! Prizes! Get your tickets NOW at childneurologyfoundation.org (and start practicing your Celine Dion covers!) 🧠❤️🧠 #neurosky 000 0
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 31/08/2026And Happy Women in Neurology Day to past @childneurosoc.bsky.social president Nina Schor and current president @dryasminkhakoo.bsky.social - both incredible, inspiring humans, and phenomenal advocates for women and all people! ❤️🧠❤️ Tag your favorite #womeninneurology! 040 4
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 31/08/2026Happy Women in Neurology Day (August 31st) to Sandra Olson, the first woman president of the American Academy of Neurology! 😍(me fan-girling at the AANAM)🤩 www.aan.com/about-the-aa... 160 6
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 20/08/2026TODAY: August 20th, 5 pm EST: A History Section Spotlight with 5 fabulous Ambassadors! Five fascinating moments from the history of neurology. Register: learning.aan.com/webinars/170... "penefactor" (snort) 1/1 020 2
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 10/08/2026Coming up August 20th, 5 pm EST: A History Section Spotlight with our fabulous Ambassadors! Five brief, fascinating moments from the history of neurology that you won't want to miss. Sign up here: learning.aan.com/webinars/170... 000 0
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 01/08/2026It's been kind of a long week so I thought you'd enjoy that one of my buns is smart enough to figure out her sploot-bed, and the other has not worked it out yet 050 5
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 21/07/2026EdEducational game development advice from a very important bunny. (Rosalie and I post on Instagram under gangliagames.) If you'd rather have human advice, sign up for @zachlondon.bsky.social 's @aanmember.bsky.social talk this Thursday at learning.aan.com/webinars/88916 141 4
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 17/07/2026Thank you to everyone who joined and participated in the first GaMER conference! Here's to many more. Special thanks to @empiricgame.bsky.social @zachlondon.bsky.social @pharmageddon.bsky.social @mikaelastiver.bsky.social @drsarahedwards.bsky.social Teresa Chan, Jane Newman! www.mededgamer.org 070 7
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 16/07/2026It's tomorrow, July 17th! Join us to learn about games, medical education and research, and network with your peers. mededgamer.org/conference-2... @empiricgame.bsky.social @zachlondon.bsky.social @pharmageddon.bsky.social @mikaelastiver.bsky.social @drsarahedwards.bsky.social 155 5
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 11/07/2026(and if the game most associated with negative emotions in your mind is #MagictheGathering, you're in good company 😂 but then we decided we should play MtG at the next @aanmember.bsky.social meeting.... 140 4
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 11/07/2026...and if you're like who is even this Zach guy, what's a neurology game and what the heck's a GANGLIA, check out all the many games at neurdgames.com, including free games in the Playground! 3/3 130 3
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 11/07/2026If you're wondering what we talked about, you can hear @zach_london talk game development at the free online GaMER conference on July 17th! Sign up at mededgamer.org/conference-2026 2/3 131 3
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 11/07/2026We had a great first day of GANGLIA! We talked about games, definitions, and the emotions associated with gameplay. Next up, boardgame homework and one-on-one game development sessions. 1/3 180 8
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 01/07/2026Dungeons and Dragons: You're in a large party of folks who each bring different skills and attributes, and you work together (sometimes - you all have your own goals too) to achieve fame, glory and treasure. Most of the folks in your party are nerds. 7/🧩 100 1
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 01/07/2026Secret Hitler: COME ON MAN, SERIOUSLY? 6/🧩 100 1
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 01/07/2026Chameleon: Everyone knows what's going on except you - but if you pretend hard enough that you know what's going on, maybe they won't figure it out. 5/🧩 110 1
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 01/07/2026Magic the Gathering: Hoard the best things. Manipulate your skills strategically to be the absolute winner. Make everyone cry. Only hang out with nerds. 4/🧩 100 1
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 01/07/2026Forbidden Island: We're all a team! Everyone has different roles on this team, and we cooperate. Every turn, everything gets worse and worse and closer to DOOM but when we lose - we lose together. 🥲 3/🧩 100 1
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 01/07/2026Wingspan: Take care of your birdies! Make happy nests, encourage them to eat and lay eggs and be happy. Minimal interaction, but if you're the best birdie caretaker, you win. 2/🧩 100 1
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 01/07/2026It's July 1st, the day residency programs start. The day we should bestow advice and love to all new residents. So tell me: which board game most captures your experience of residency? 1/🧩 152 5
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 30/06/2026I posted this on Insta to the tune of All the Pretty Girls Walk Like This 010 1
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 30/06/2026Did you sign up for the best free online conference on research in games and medical education you've ever attended? Did you also mark your calendar and clear your schedule? Here's your weekly reminder! @EmpiricGame www.mededgamer.org/conference-2026 1104 10
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 27/06/2026Delighted to (finally!) share this paper, written with Kiarra Akiyoshi, now a neurology resident at @WCMCNeurology, on the importance of mentorship in early neuroanatomy onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/author... 031 3
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 15/06/2026I put hay in a box for bunny enrichment but had no idea the box was actually a Super Villain 😱 take no prisoners, Bella! 140 4
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 13/06/2026I played a lot of #MagictheGathering with my son this week - it's the beginning of summer vacation, by the end of the day he's desperate for entertainment and connection - and in exchange he promised to play one of these games this weekend. Which should I pick? (Red Rising is the one on the left) 350 5
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 13/06/2026Some weeks feel so long - and then you come home and find a gorgeous gift from a wonderful friend ❤️ @dryasminkhakoo.bsky.social made by a fabulous artist @laurabundesen.bsky.social ❤️happy me❤️ 2194 19
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 11/06/2026My daughter left for the coast for a few days with her friends so I of course spent way too much time taking hilarious photos of our rabbits to send to her. Gah these things are so ridiculous, it's unbearable ❤️❤️❤️ 060 6
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 09/06/2026#PDX book week! Check it out - sales and Book Week Bingo and the Rose City Book and Paper fair! 😍 www.portlandbookweek.com 043 4
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 08/06/2026Things I am good at: • history research • hugs • doodling • lumbar punctures • Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game Things I am not good at: • TIME ZONES CORRECTION! The 1st annual Games and Medical Education Research (GaMER) conference will be 11-4 EST July 17. @empiricgame.bsky.social 172 7
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 06/06/2026Coming up! The first GaMER (Games in Medical Education) Conference, free and online, July 17th. A panel of amazing speakers, plus hosts @empiricgame.bsky.social & yours truly. Learn about the creation & study of educational games, make connections and share your work! 31612 16
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 05/06/2026The truly phenomenal pediatrician and generally awesome person Antwon Chavis (achavis56 on the 'gram) is going to be on RuPaul's Drag Race today!!! I can't wait to see him walk in heels 😍 SLAY! Streaming on Paramount+ 010 1
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 30/05/2026I was reading about things this morning and came across the historical idea (this is from 1900) that if you take small amounts of poison & increase it slowly over time, you'll become immune to it. This is called mithradatism. It's a cool idea that doesn't work: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mithridat… 1/ 162 6
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 25/05/2026Come see us talk about humanism Tuesday at 4:30 at the @icnapedia congress in Taipei! These are some amazing talks ❤️ 011 1
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 22/05/2026Heading to Taiwan today for my first ICNA conference! Very excited to discuss publishing and humanities, and to meet international colleagues in pediatric neurology (and apparently the karaoke is out-of-this-world) 030 3
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 17/05/2026Good morning! ❤️ We had human friends over for board games last night, then got to free roam the house, and now breakfast pellets, affection, and playtime in a bunny tunnel! Could life be better for a bunny? 051 5
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 16/05/2026It may seem obvious that this is the room we needed - but honestly, we could have kept doing the same thing forever. It was fine. Changing the exam room won't save lives or make us more money. But I'm so excited to invite families into a nicer space for their kids. ❤️7/7 190 9
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 16/05/2026Issues remaining: the door is still easy for everyone to open (and slams hard); the light can be turned on and off repeatedly; some people love to play in the sink. Those were expensive fixes. 6/7 130 3
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 16/05/2026Cabinets and drawers locked with magnets (trash will be in a cabinet). A really big projection device/glowing lights machine (this was donated to our specialty clinic years ago and has been hanging out). One big chair that can be moved out for wheelchairs. 5/7 140 4
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 16/05/2026So I asked our clinic and our families: how could we do better? Six months later, CHECK THIS OUT: our sensory-friendly exam room. 🎉🥹❤️ No exam table. No computer. Low lights. Toys on the wall to play with. Soft balls that can be thrown but won't hurt. 4/7 2100 10
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 16/05/2026One kid unplugged the computer 3 times. The mom was so apologetic, but I was the one who was sorry. I put her kid in the worst possible room, and now we're supposed to have a serious conversation about medicine while she's worried about manners. We needed to do better. 3/7 140 4
Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 16/05/2026Not bad for many of my patients - but I'm a pediatric neurologist. I see 3 year olds & kids with young siblings. I see kids with disabilities. My kids touch the trash can, play with the stirrups on the (2nd hand) exam table, pull the tools off the wall, try to break that computer arm. 2/7 140 4