Xiaowei Su, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor, Neurology
Assistant Program Director, Neurology Residency
Biography
Dr. Xiaowei (Bill) Su’s research focuses on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig’s disease). He has a specific interest in machine learning techniques using ALS biomarkers to improve predictions for disease progression and survival. He has participated in multicenter collaborations investigating disease biomarkers to better understand ALS pathophysiology.
He is involved in clinical trials investigating new therapies, remote monitoring and quality of life. He recruits for multicenter clinical trials for new treatments in patients with ALS. He has additional training in patient-centered trial design, operations, and analysis through the Penn State Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute initiative sponsored by the National Institutes of Health.
Dr. Su is also interested in the bioethics of care delivery, clinical trials and medical genetics. This research attempts to ensure equitable access to healthcare as well as the availability of new medical advances to the maximum number of individuals who may benefit.