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Maria Nagel, MD, Neurology, Aurora, CO, University of Colorado Hospital

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Neurology • Aurora, CO

Neurology at University of Colorado

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Summary

  • I am an Associate Professor in Neurology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Aurora, CO, fellowship trained in Neurovirology. In my clinical practice, I see general neurology patients, as well as those with complications from neurotropic viruses, including varicella zoster virus (VZV) and herpes simplex virus-1/2 (HSV-1, HSV-2). My NIH-funded laboratory focuses on pathological cerebrovascular remodeling due to VZV infection of arteries, manifesting clinically as aneurysms and hemorrhagic/ischemic stroke; characterization of other forms of VZV vasculopathy, including Giant Cell Arteritis and Takayasu's Arteritis, and; the role of HSV-1/2 reactivation in atypical facial pain, burning mouth syndrome, and chronic headaches.

    Use the following link to get PDF versions of my articles:
    http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/medicalschool/departments/neurology/Faculty/Documents/MD_CV%202015/CV_Nagel%20MASTER_04.09.15.pdf

Education & Training

  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoResidency, Neurology, 2003 - 2006
  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoInternship, Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2003
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2006 - 2025

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Varicella Zoster Virus Productively Infects Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells to Modulate Expression of Immunoinhibitory Proteins and Blocking PD-L1 Enhances Vi...  
    David M Koelle, Maria A Nagel, PLoS One
  • Reactivation of Simian Varicella Virus (SVV) in Rhesus Macaques After CD4 T Cell Depletion  
    Maria Nagel, MD, mBio

Other

Press Mentions

  • Can Vaccinations Help Prevent Dementia? Research Shows That the Disorder Is Linked to Viruses
    Can Vaccinations Help Prevent Dementia? Research Shows That the Disorder Is Linked to VirusesFebruary 12th, 2023
  • Can Vaccines Help Prevent Dementia? Research Indicates That the Disorder Is Linked to a Virus
    Can Vaccines Help Prevent Dementia? Research Indicates That the Disorder Is Linked to a VirusFebruary 12th, 2023
  • Could VACCINES Help Prevent Dementia? Research Indicates the Disorder Is Linked to a Viruses
    Could VACCINES Help Prevent Dementia? Research Indicates the Disorder Is Linked to a VirusesFebruary 12th, 2023
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Grant Support

  • Purinergic Signaling in Varicella Zoster Virus VasculopathyNational Institute of Neurological Disease and Stroke2015–2019
  • The Molecular Pathogenesis of Varicella Zoster Virus InfectionNational Institute of Aging2014–2019
  • Mechanisms By Which VZV IE Proteins Interact With Cell Antiviral Proteins To PrevNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2009–2011

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Maria Nagel, Dr. Maria Nagel, MD, Dr. M Nagel