XiaoweiWilliamSuMDPhD

Neurology • Hershey, PA

Neuromuscular Medicine

Assistant Professor of Neurology

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Office
30 Hope Dr., Mailcode EC 037
Hershey, PA 17033
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Education & Training

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterFellowship, Neuromuscular Medicine (Neurology), 2020 - 2021
UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh)Residency, Neurology, 2016 - 2020
Pennsylvania State University College of MedicineClass of 2016, M.D.
Penn State UniversityPh.D., Molecular Medicine, 2011 - 2014
Yale UniversityB.S., Biology, Summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 2008

Certifications & Licensure

PA State Medical License 2016 - 2024
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neuromuscular Medicine
American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic MedicineAmerican Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine Certification
Penn State Clinical and Translational Science InstituteNIH TL1 Translational Science Certification

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Resident Teacher of the Year Award Penn State Department of Neurology, 2022
Resident Grand Rounds Award UPMC Department of Neurology, 2020
Judith S. Bond M.D., Ph.D. Award Penn State College of Medicine, 2015
Alumni Association Dissertation Award Pennsylvania State University, 2014
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Clinical Trials

HEALEY ALS Platform Trial - Master Protocol Start of enrollment: 2020 Jul 14
Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3
HEALEY ALS Platform Trial - Regimen C CNM-Au8 Start of enrollment: 2020 Jul 30
Completed
Phase 2, Phase 3
HEALEY ALS Platform Trial - Regimen A Zilucoplan Start of enrollment: 2020 Jul 29
Completed
Phase 2, Phase 3
HEALEY ALS Platform Trial - Regimen B Verdiperstat Start of enrollment: 2020 Jul 28
Completed
Phase 2, Phase 3
HEALEY ALS Platform Trial - Regimen D Pridopidine Start of enrollment: 2020 Dec 18
Completed
Phase 2, Phase 3
Safety Extension Study of Oral Edaravone Administered in Subjects With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Start of enrollment: 2020 Oct 29
Completed
Phase 3
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Reldesemtiv in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Start of enrollment: 2021 Aug 16
Terminated
Phase 3
Efficacy and Safety Extension Study of Oral Edaravone Administered in Subjects With ALS Start of enrollment: 2022 Jan 11
Terminated
Phase 3
HEALEY ALS Platform Trial - Regimen E SLS-005 - Trehalose Start of enrollment: 2022 Feb 21
Completed
Phase 2, Phase 3
Phase 2 Study for SAR443820 in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Start of enrollment: 2022 Apr 13
Terminated
Phase 2
HEALEY ALS Platform Trial - Regimen F ABBV-CLS-7262 Start of enrollment: 2023 Mar 23
Enrolling by invitation
Phase 2, Phase 3
Intermediate Expanded Access Protocol (EAP) CNMAu8.EAP02
Available
HEALEY ALS Platform Trial - Regimen G DNL343 Start of enrollment: 2023 May 24
Enrolling by invitation
Phase 2, Phase 3
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Laryngospasm: A frequently underrecognized symptom in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Xiaowei W Su, Zachary Simmons> ;Muscle & Nerve. 2022 Apr 1
60 citations
SARS-CoV-2-associated Guillain-Barré syndrome with dysautonomia.
Xiaowei W. Su, Sydney V. Palka, Rahul R. Rao, Fred S. Chen, Christopher R Brackney, Franca Cambi> ;Muscle & Nerve. 2020 Jun 1
4 citations
Ethical Considerations in Neurogenetic Testing.
Xiaowei W. Su, Zachary Simmons> ;Seminars in Neurology. 2018 Jan 1
3 citations
Ethical issues in the evaluation of adults with suspected genetic neuromuscular disorders.
Xiaowei Su, Peter B. Kang, James A. Russell, Zachary Simmons> ;Muscle & Nerve. 2016 Dec 1
21 citations
Statins accelerate disease progression and shorten survival in SOD1(G93A) mice.
Xiaowei W. Su, Wint Nandar, Elizabeth B. Neely, Zachary Simmons, James R. Connor> ;Muscle & Nerve. 2016 May 19
20 citations
Serum ferritin is elevated in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients.
Xiaowei W. Su, Stacey L. Clardy, Helen E. Stephens, Zachary Simmons, James R. Connor> ;Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis & Frontotemporal Degeneration. 2015 Mar 23
63 citations
Genetic heterogeneity of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Implications for clinical practice and research
Xiaowei W. Su, James R. Broach, James R. Connor, Glenn S. Gerhard, Zachary Simmons> ;Muscle & Nerve. 2014 Jun 1
48 citations
Biomarker-based predictive models for prognosis in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Xiaowei W. Su, Zachary Simmons, Ryan M. Mitchell, Lan Kong, Helen E. Stephens, James R. Connor> ;JAMA Neurology. 2013 Dec 1
12 citations
H63D HFE polymorphisms are associated with increased disease duration and decreased muscle superoxide dismutase-1 expression in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients.
Xiaowei W. Su, Sang Y. Lee, Ryan M. Mitchell, Helen E. Stephens, Zachary Simmons, James R. Connor> ;Muscle & Nerve. 2013 Jun 29
43 citations
Improved Cerebral Oxygen Saturation and Blood Flow Pulsatility With Pulsatile Perfusion During Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Xiaowei W. Su, Yulong Guan, Mollie L. Barnes, J. Brian Clark, John L. Myers, Akif Ündar> ;Pediatric Research. 2011 Aug 1
9 citations
Characterization of electroconvulsive seizure-induced TIMP-1 and MMP-9 in hippocampal vasculature
Matthew J. Girgenti, Emily F. Collier, Monica Sathyanesan, Xiaowei W. Su, Samuel S. Newton> ;The International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology. 2011 May 1
15 citations
Evaluation of Neonatal Membrane Oxygenators With Respect to Gaseous Microemboli Capture and Transmembrane Pressure Gradients
Feng Qiu, Yulong Guan, Xiaowei Su, Allen R. Kunselman, Akif Ündar> ;Artificial Organs. 2010 Nov 1
15 citations
Evaluation of HL-20 roller pump and Rotaflow centrifugal pump on perfusion quality and gaseous microemboli delivery.
Stella Yee, Feng Qiu, Xiaowei Su, Alan R. Rider, Allen R. Kunselman, Yulong Guan, Akif Ündar> ;Artificial Organs. 2010 Oct 14
8 citations
Evaluation of Quadrox-i adult hollow fiber oxygenator with integrated arterial filter.
Yulong Guan, Xiaowei Su, Robert McCoach, Robert K. Wise, Allen R. Kunselman, Akif Ündar> ;The Journal of Extra-Corporeal Technology. 2010 Jun 1
46 citations
Brain protection during pediatric cardiopulmonary bypass.
Xiaowei W. Su, Akif Ündar> ;Artificial Organs. 2010 Apr 1
42 citations
Mechanical performance comparison between RotaFlow and CentriMag centrifugal blood pumps in an adult ECLS model
Yulong Guan, Xiaowei Su, Robert McCoach, Allen R. Kunselman, Aly El-Banayosy, Akif Ündar> ;Perfusion. 2010 Mar 1
10 citations
Eszopiclone and fluoxetine enhance the survival of newborn neurons in the adult rat hippocampus
Xiaowei W. Su, Xiaoyuan Li, Mounira Banasr, Ronald S. Duman> ;The International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology. 2009 Nov 1
21 citations
Chronic treatment with AMPA receptor potentiator Org 26576 increases neuronal cell proliferation and survival in adult rodent hippocampus.
Xiaowei W. Su, Xiaoyuan Li, Mounira Banasr, Ja W.ook Koo, Mohammed Shahid, Brian Henry, Ronald S. Duman> ;Psychopharmacology. 2009 Jul 15
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Committees

Member, NEALS Information and Community Education (NICE) Committee 2021 - Present

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical CenterCamp Hill, Pennsylvania
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical CenterHershey, Pennsylvania

External Links

NCBI Bibliographyhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/1lCCdueh9zbQo/bibliography/public/