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Diana Escolar, MD, Neurology, McLean, VA

Diana Escolar MD FAAN (She/Her)

Neuromuscular Medicine, Neurophysiology


Clinical Drug Development Executive

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Summary

  • Dr. Diana Escolar, based in McLean, VA, specializes in neurology with subspecialties in neuromuscular medicine and neurophysiology. She completed her medical education at the University of Buenos Aires and pursued residency in neurology at Boston University Medical Center. Her fellowship training included pediatric neuromuscular/electromyography at Children's Hospital and neuromuscular medicine at Lahey Clinic. Dr. Escolar has served as a Chief Medical Officer at several companies and has held faculty positions at Kennedy Krieger Institute, Johns Hopkins University, and Children's National Hospital. She has expertise in electromyography, clinical research, and both neuromuscular and pediatric neuromuscular medicine. Her research has been published extensively, including studies on Cobomarsen and Pompe disease, with her work cited numerous times. She has also led several clinical trials related to therapies for neuromuscular and other related conditions.

Education & Training

  • Childrens Hospital
    Childrens HospitalFellowship, Pediatric Neuromuscular/ Electromyography (Lahey Clinic Program), 1992 - 1993
  • Lahey Clinic
    Lahey ClinicFellowship, Neuromuscular Medicine (Neurology), 1992 - 1993
  • Boston University Medical Center
    Boston University Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 1989 - 1992
  • Waltham Weston Hospital Medical Center
    Waltham Weston Hospital Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1988 - 1989
  • University of Buenos Aires
    University of Buenos AiresClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2010 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 1993 - 2013
  • Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Chutes & Ladders—GSK Vaccine Exec Reichman Splits to Take Biotech CEO Post
    Chutes & Ladders—GSK Vaccine Exec Reichman Splits to Take Biotech CEO PostJanuary 22nd, 2021
  • Diem Nguyen Tapped to Lead 'Point of Inflection' at Xalud Therapeutics; Diana Escolar Dances Her Way to Avrobio CMO
    Diem Nguyen Tapped to Lead 'Point of Inflection' at Xalud Therapeutics; Diana Escolar Dances Her Way to Avrobio CMOJanuary 22nd, 2021
  • miRagen Therapeutics, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Viridian Therapeutics, Inc
    miRagen Therapeutics, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Viridian Therapeutics, IncOctober 28th, 2020

Grant Support

  • Human Clinical CoreEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2005–2009

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

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