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Kore Liow, MD, Neurology, Honolulu, HI

KoreK.LiowMDFACP, FAAN(He/Him)

Neurology Honolulu, HI

Neurophysiology, Neurodegenerative

Neuroscience Chair & Principle Investigator, Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience, Clinical Professor of Med (Neurology), Graduate Faculty, Clinical & Translational Research, University of Hawaii John Burns School of Medicine

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Summary

  • Kore Liow, MD, FACP, FAAN is Founder & CEO; Neuroscience Chair of Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience with over 50 employees consisting of multidisciplinary neuroscience physicians, investigators, clinical and full time research staff. He is Clinical Professor of Medicine (Neurology), Graduate Faculty in Clinical & Translational Research at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine in Honolulu, Hawaii.

    He works closely and collaborates with other faculty on important NIH funded projects on Alzheimer's and NeuroCOVID. Clinically, he has successfully served as the Principal Investigator (PI) for the Clinical Research Center which has successful completed over 175 phase 0-IV clinical trials sponsored by the NIH, CDC and the industries. He has worked with sponsors/CROs on trial conception, design, development in submission to FDA trial approval, FDA IND application and submission of CSR (Clinical Study Report) to FDA.

    As PI, his performance matrix scores at 90% of patients randomized and 95% patients completing studies. His Clinical Research Center has a national reputation as a top-performing site and rapid site start up. Dr. Liow is a nationally sought-after key opinion leader and published over 60 peer reviewed PubMed publications and served on national advisory panel for the CDC, AMA, AAN and other.

    He currently mentors over 20 medical students at the BRITL (Brain Research, Innovation & Translation Labs) which includes the Center for Neuroscience Diversity Advancement for Native Hawaiian Health and has over 60 peer reviewed pubMed publications.
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Education & Training

  • National Capital Consortium
    National Capital ConsortiumFellowship, Clinical Neurophysiology, 1998 - 2000
  • University of Utah Health
    University of Utah HealthResidency, Neurology, 1995 - 1998
  • Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH)
    Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1994 - 1995
  • St. George's University School of Medicine
    St. George's University School of MedicineClass of 1993
  • Barry Univeristy
    Barry UniveristyPre-Med, 1987 - 1989
  • National junior college
    National junior collegePreMed, 1985 - 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • HI State Medical License
    HI State Medical License 2002 - 2026
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 1995 - 2002
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2000 - 2000
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors (Neurology) Honolulu Magazine (Peer Nominated and Voted), 2012-2022
  • John M. Hardman, M.D. Award for Mentoring in Teaching (Faculty Recipient 2021) University of Hawaii John Burns School of Medicine, Honolulu, Hawaii, 2021
  • Faculty Teacher Appreciation Award, Department Psychiatry ACGME Residency Program Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, 2019
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Abnormal Temporal Slowing on EEG Findings in Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease Patients With the ApoE4 Allele: A Pilot Study  
    kore liow, Cureus . 2023 Oct 28;15(10):e47852, 10/28/2023

Authored Content

  • Demographic recruitment bias of adults in United States randomized clinical trials by disease categories between 2008 to 2019: a systematic review and meta-analysisJanuary 2023
  • Disparities in Alzheimer Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment Among Native Hawaiians and Pacific IslandersSeptember 2021
  • Buntanetap, a Novel Translational Inhibitor of Multiple Neurotoxic Proteins, Proves to Be Safe and Promising in Both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s PatientsOctober 2022
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islanders’ Leading Risk Factors for Ischemic Stroke: A Comparative Ethnographic StudyMarch 2022
  • COVID-19 Is Changing Our Understanding of the Neuroscience of Viral Infections: What We Can Do to Prepare for the Future?December 2021
  • Variables Associated with Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccine Hesitancy Amongst Patients with Neurological DisordersAugust 2021
  • Effectiveness of dual migraine therapy with CGRP inhibitors and onabotulinumtoxinA injections: case seriesAugust 2021
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Press Mentions

  • Hawaii ABC News Brain Doctor's Advice on Retiring with Purpose by Diane Ako -
    Hawaii ABC News Brain Doctor's Advice on Retiring with Purpose by Diane Ako -August 23rd, 2023
  • First Alzheimer's Drug to Slow Cognitive Decline Full Approval by FDA - Kore Liow, MD HI Memory Ctr
    First Alzheimer's Drug to Slow Cognitive Decline Full Approval by FDA - Kore Liow, MD HI Memory CtrJuly 9th, 2023
  • How a Couple in Hawaii Decide to Meet Needs of Homeless Mothers & Blessed Beyond Measure in Return
    How a Couple in Hawaii Decide to Meet Needs of Homeless Mothers & Blessed Beyond Measure in ReturnJune 16th, 2023
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Grant Support

  • NIH COVID-19 Neuro Databank/Biobank (PI: A Troxel, Site PI: Liow)NINDS, NIH2022–Present
  • NIH NIA- Racial/Ethnic Disparities in the Alzheimer's Disease Link with Heart Disease and Stroke.NIH NIA2021–Present
  • CDC Assessing the Incidence and Prevalence of Epilepsy Populations in Rural Kansas (PI: Allen Hauser, Site PI: Liow)Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: GA, GA, US2015–Present
  • CDC Prevalence of Developmental Disabilities Among Children With Epilepsy in Rural Populations (PI D Linderman, Site PI: Liow)Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: GA, GA, US2015–Present
  • NIH Maternal Outcomes and Neurodevelopmental Effects of Antiepileptic Drugs (MONEAD) (PI: K Meador, Site PI: Liow)National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (Md., Md., US)2013–Present

Research History

  • Principal InvestigatorServed as PI or site PI for more than 120 Phase 0,I,II,III and IV research studies in Neuroscience sponsored by the NIH, CDC and industries

Professional Memberships