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Ali Christy, MD, PhD

@oligoclonalband.medsky.social

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Pediatric Neurologist/Neuroimmunologist • Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Child Neurology • Chair of AAN History Section • neuron embroiderer • she/her www.neurdgames.com www.Neurdle.com

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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · Nov 13

I'm honored to share with the Sky that I'm taking on the role of Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Child Neurology, starting in January 2025. I hope to live up to the leadership of my mentors Roger Brumback and Marc Patterson.

Front cover of the Journal of Child Neurology (blue)

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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 3h

From far away you can't see my fake tattoos

A nude sleeve painted with neurons and OCB

Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 3h

This is the BEST.
Come join us for a fabulous evening with the Child Neurology Foundation!!!

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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 3h

T - 1 hour

Heels, nails, hammer, mascara
Fit check for my neuro era

Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 13h

Next up for me: the first ever CNS workshop on games for neurology education with Jess Goldstein and guest brain-expert @empiricgame.bsky.social! Join us at 10:30 in W210.
Or find many neurology games available free and for sale (and developed by/with @zachlondon.bsky.social) at neurdgames.com!

Explore Fun Card Games for Intellectual Growth

Dive into an exhilarating adventure with fun card games that blend learning and strategic gameplay. Explore, play, and localize your experience today!

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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 13h

(anyone who sings protest songs on a ukulele must be cool, right? Love you Dr Mitchell) ❤️

Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 13h

Wendy Mitchell, the "quintessential child neurologist," with bright pink hair and a dedication to mentorship and research in OMA - winning the Roger and Mary Brumback Lifetime Achievement award @childneurosoc.bsky.social

Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 14h

Starting the @childneurosoc.bsky.social annual meeting with the award ceremony! 🎉

Peds neuropalliative care specialist Lauren Treat won the Gold award for her commitment to the patient & caregiver experience!

Here's a 2021 podcast interview w Dr Treat: sageneuroscience.libsyn.com/jcn-what-you...

Lauren Treat, Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award Winner

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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 1d

WE MISS YOU. We'll see you in Chicago I hope!

Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 1d

I almost brought mine 😂 we should have coordinated!

Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 1d

Today I am in a fabulous meeting about closing gaps in transition of care from pediatric to adult neurology (no one is smarter than Laura Kirkpatrick, btw)

The Child Neurology Foundation has a transition of care checklist that is super helpful! www.childneurologyfoundation.org/tools-resour...

Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 1d

Good morning Charlotte, NC! I see an excellent week ahead of us!

Sam Mackenzie and I will be recording a LIVE episode of Immature Brains: A Child Neurology podcast Thursday, 5:30 pm in E214. Listen and join us! rss.com/podcasts/imm... #neurology #childneurology #neurosky #medsky

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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 1d

I want to play games!
I brought a Star Wars deck builder and the LotR tabletop escape room in case there are lots of people

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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 1d

I agree, I think it's mostly a myelitis (also I'm in Charlotte!)

Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 2d

I just came here to post this but the amazing @empiricgame.bsky.social beat me to it!
It's #CPawarenessDay and we talk about CP and dystonia with @drbhooma.bsky.social - but also the @aanmember.bsky.social disability equity position statement, Taylor Swift, and other important things

🧛VÆmpiric @empiricgame.bsky.social · 2d

Great episode. Discussion of language and disability. Tasteful use of profanity. Some old history people I don't know.

Episode 5: Disability, Ramon y Cajal, and the central vein sign #immatureBrainsAChildNeurologyPodcast
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Immature Brains: A Child Neurology Podcast - Episode 5: Disability, Ramon y Cajal, and the central vein sign

Listen to Immature Brains: A Child Neurology Podcast - Episode 5: Disability, Ramon y Cajal, and the central vein sign by Ali Christy and Sam Mackenzie on Podcast Addict. Sam and Ali talk about hot st...

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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 2d

😂send one to Sam too, in case we don't get enough downloads

Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 3d

Yeah my kid was big mad and I was like you should THANK me for disposing of that thing you call a base

Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 3d

My son and I sure do talk a lot of smack during competitive board games for two people who really enjoy each other's company *flips table*

Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 3d

I don't even feel bad about blowing up this planet. It doesn't seem like a very nice place to live.

Card of Lola Sayu from Star Wars Deck Builder: The Clone Wars

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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 4d

Spit-roasted lamb is AMAZING 😮 you have to get a ticket and wait for a few hours, it's so worth it

Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 4d

The museum is featuring Greek embroidery! ❤️❤️❤️

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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 4d

Yes! Go early to get a lamb ticket!

Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 4d

Greek festival in War-Ravaged Portland ❤️

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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 4d

This is a solid idea

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Dr. Aaron Nelson @pedsneuromd.nyc · 5d

Headed to Charlotte next week for the @childneurosoc.bsky.social #CNSAM and interested in #MedEd?

Join me at the Child Neurology / NDD Educators Symposium on Wednesday 10/8/2025 for:

“Simulating Success: Integrating High-Yield Clinical and Professional Scenarios into Child Neurology Training!”

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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 8d

Check out this Kickstarter for a cool new ID game! #gamesky

Pharmageddon @pharmageddon.bsky.social · 8d

The Epipocalypse is here!

Learn infectious diseases while playing cards. Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives teaches symptoms, transmission, reservoirs, geography, & more for over 150+ different infections.

#IDSky #MedSky #EpiSky

www.kickstarter.com/projects/pha...

Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives, A Medical Card Game

Learn infectious diseases by playing cards. Symptoms, transmission, reservoirs, and more!

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