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Ali Christy, MD, PhD

@oligoclonalband.medsky.social
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Pediatric Neurologist/Neuroimmunologist • Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Child Neurology • Chair of AAN History Section • neuron embroiderer • she/her www.neurdgames.com www.Neurdle.com

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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 4h
😂 90% of my history scholarship is me getting mad about something 😭 I insist on justice like a 4 year old (foot-stomping included)
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 6h
I 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...
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 08/10/2026
Out today! An amazing special issue on Health Equity in Child Neurology in the Journal of Child Neurology from guest editor Kim O'Neill. 🎉 🎉 🎉 Read more here! journals.sagepub.com/toc/JCN/curr...
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Journal of Child Neurology - Volume 41, Number 10
Table of contents for Journal of Child Neurology, 41, 10
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 26/09/2026
Are 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.
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 26/09/2026
Are you making games for education? This is a great talk! Actually @empiricgame.bsky.social has several great talks on the MedEd GAMER channel. Also, you should consider joining us in GANGLIA, a year long program in game and curriculum development (neurdgames.com/ganglia).
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GANGLIA | Neurd Games
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 26/09/2026
I meant to tell you that Joe really wanted to go, BUT he would only go if I would go and compete, and oh man I could not handle playing Magic with a bunch of random dudes tonight, it's been a long week
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 24/09/2026
Xiang lives in New Mexico and takes art commissions! You can find her and her gorgeous paintings on Insta: xiangwhere
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 24/09/2026
Just 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...
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 23/09/2026
Congratulations to all awardees - and especially to amazing child neurologists @drbhooma.bsky.social and Grace Gombolay! 🎉✨🧠❤️🥂
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 23/09/2026
I completely support bleeding young tubercular lab technicians for rejuvenation
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 22/09/2026
Have you heard of Bogdanov, who died of a blood transfusion he thought would make him younger en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexand...
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Alexander Bogdanov - Wikipedia
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 22/09/2026
(NeuroWoodworks also made the karaoke prizes, which are stunning. You can bid on singing one of the last 3 songs on the final page of the auction. 😉)
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 22/09/2026
One 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...
A gorgeous blue jay, entirely made of wooden neurons
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 20/09/2026
Babies are very into stylized neurons (I'm a pediatric neurologist, you can trust me 😉)
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 20/09/2026
Did you know you can win an award for singing the best Celine at the CNF mixer this year? Yes. Yes, you can. I believe in you. LOVE COMES TO THOSE WHO BELIEVE IT AND THAT'S THE WAY IT IS.
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 20/09/2026
😂😂😂
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 19/09/2026
This 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...
A blue long sleeve onesie (12 month, cotton, from Honest Organics) with an embroidered neuron on it
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 18/09/2026
This 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...
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 16/09/2026
This 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...
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 16/09/2026
Oh cool. Hope you someday make some friends
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 15/09/2026
...in Montreal! but seriously, we all want you to 🥺). This embroidery is called The Spark, and it's black embroidery on black fabric, with sparkly thread woven in. I think it's one of my coolest embroideries (and it's even better in real life). pro.gofundme.com/live/auction...
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 15/09/2026
Have 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....
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 15/09/2026
Fine but also they have a ginormous game library so it seems like we need to go there at some point anyway (Hey my son really wants the Stardew Valley game but it's nothing like any game he actually likes so does anyone know a place in PDX where we can play it?)
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 14/09/2026
Escape room! It looks like that's an extra $10 but I'd do it. It doesn't look like cosplay is mandatory but COME ON MIKE COSPLAY IS MANDATORY IT'S FOR THE CHILDREN
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 14/09/2026
THIRTY 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
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 31/08/2026
And 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!
Yasmin Khakoo, Ali Christy, Nina Schor at the Art Institute in Chicago
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 31/08/2026
Happy 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...
Sandra Olson and Ali Christy at the Art Institute in Chicago
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 31/08/2026
It's Women in Neurology Day! We celebrate this on August 31st, the birthday of Mary Putnam Jacobi - arguably the 1st woman (pediatric) neurologist. Today, take a moment: invite women for talks, include them in projects, nominate them for awards, write strong LORs and remind them they belong. ❤️🧠❤️
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 27/08/2026
Azara Singh is the chair of the new @aanmember.bsky.social section on Transitions of Care. Sign up here to join the community: www.aan.com/membership/j...
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AAN member communities
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 27/08/2026
All neurologists are affected by transitions of care! Tune in to Season 2, Episode 3 of Immature Brains: A Child Neurology Podcast to hear a discussion of Transitions of Care from pediatric to adult neurology with Azara Singh rss.com/podcasts/imm...
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Episode 3: Transitions of Care, Physician Wellness & Sidney Carter | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
Sam, Ali and Alizah interview Azara Singh about transitions of care, physician wellness, training residents and esoteric karaoke. We also discuss Sidney Carter and the beginnings of child neurology.
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 20/08/2026
TODAY: 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
DR. BENJAMIN RUSH'S CELEBRATED HEALTH PILLS.
That great philanthropist and eminent physician, Dr. Benjamin Rush, invented a universal remedy for disease, and denominated it his infallible Health Pills. His immense practice and wonderful cures proved and certified it, the ne plus ultra of specifics. Had he done nothing more for the benefitted [sic] of mankind, or to commemorate his name as a public penefactor [sic], this would have been sufficient.
For all billious complaints, and a purifier of the blood, the world is challenged to produce its equal. The only gennine Rush Pill, compounded from the original recipe, is sold by the Empire Company, No. 176, Broad-way, and its authorized Agents throughout the United States. All others are spurious.
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 20/08/2026
All day every day 😆
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 10/08/2026
Coming 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...
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 08/08/2026
...and SPOILER we play a very silly neurology history game with our guest, which you can play at home, available FREE in the playground at neurdgames.com! www.neurdgames.com/dungeons-and...
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Dungeons and Dendrites | Neurd Games
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 08/08/2026
Did you miss us? (say yes 🥺) S2, Ep 2 of Immature Brains: A Child Neurology Podcast is finally live! rss.com/podcasts/imm... We interview Audrey Nath, child neurologist, advocate and stand-up comedian 1/🎲 audreyforhouston.com
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 05/08/2026
I was interviewed for @medpagetoday about Boston's new pro baseball team, the Hunters, and trailblazer in medicine Harriot Hunt: www.medpagetoday.com/special-repo...
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 01/08/2026
It'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
Two black-furred bunnies. One is in a little bun bed. The other is parallel-splooting next to her. The other bed is left vacant
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Simon Jones @simonjones.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
The Masque L.P. and the Masque Burgin, gas masks tested at the laboratory of Professeur Louis Lapicque, c. 1916. I believe that unnamed woman is his wife, the distinguished neuroscientist Marcelle de Heredia Lapicque. Source: www.siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr/siv/media/FR...
black and white photo of a man in uniform wearing a moulded facemask with projecting filter, and a woman in a dark plain dress wearing a respirator and goggles.
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 29/07/2026
I am 💯 including this photo the next time I give a talk on her.
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 29/07/2026
OMG thank you so much for tagging me!!! I can't say for sure if that's Marcelle (obviously) but it would make sense, and I hope it is. It was so hard to dig up photographs of her. I absolutely love this! ❤️
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 26/07/2026
😯 I would love to discuss this more!
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 21/07/2026
EdEducational 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
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Child Neurology Society @childneurosoc.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
#NeuroFactFriday: Stigma and misunderstanding often affect people with Tourette Syndrome (TS) more than the tics themselves. TS affects about 1 in 162 children, yet support is limited. Dr. Martindale conducted 35 interviews to study these experiences: ow.ly/336A50ZnO0o
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 17/07/2026
Thank 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
When they ask how the 1st Games in Medical Education Research Conference went
(A fire game token from Gloomhaven)
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 16/07/2026
Whatever, you owe me a beer if it's all neurologists
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 16/07/2026
sorry
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 16/07/2026
REMINDING people to show up
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 16/07/2026
It'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
GAMER Collaborative 
The 1st Annual Games and Medical Education Research Conference 
July 17, 2026 11-4 EST
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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 11/07/2026
I bet everyone who plays Commander is just lovely 💕 I can't wait! ✨
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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....
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