Robert Fox, M.D.
| Appointed: |
2002 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Mellen Center
Neurology
Biographical Sketch
Robert Fox, MD, is Staff Neurologist and Medical Director at the Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis at Cleveland Clinic. He received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University, neurology residency training at the University of Pennsylvania, and a master’s degree in Clinical Research from Case Western Reserve University.
He serves as an advisory committee member and principal site investigator for many clinical trials, including coordinating principal investigator for a Phase III clinical trial of fumarate in relapsing remitting Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Dr. Fox’s current research interests focus on innovative MRI techniques to evaluate MS treatments and tissue recovery after injury, where he is principal investigator and co-investigator on grants funded by the NIH and National MS Society. He serves as a member of various advisory and review committees for the National MS Society. He is also a member of the General Advisory Council for the Cleveland Clinic General Clinical Research Center, and he is a consultant to the pharmaceutical industry regarding the development of new treatments for MS.
Professional Highlights
- Advisory Committee on Fellowships, National Multiple Sclerosis Society
- International Coordinating Investigator, Phase III clinical trial of BG00012
- Editorial Board, Neurology
- Ad hoc reviewer, NIH ZRG1 BDCN-N Member Conflict Special Emphasis Panel
- Committee for Responsible Research Conduct, Cleveland Clinic
- Neurosciences Sub-Chair, Research Programs Committee, Cleveland Clinic
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD |
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| Internship: | Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania, Medicine, Philadelphia, PA |
| Residency: | Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania, Neurology, Philadelphia, PA |
| Fellowship: | Cleveland Clinic, Neuroimmunology, Cleveland, OH |
| Other Education: | (Graduate) Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) Amherst College, Amherst, MA |
Additional Training
- Masters of Science in Clinical Research, Case Western Reserve University, 2003
Certifications
Specialty Interests
Multiple Sclerosis, Neuroimmunology.
Awards & Honors
- 1991 James Olds Memorial Neuroscience Thesis Award
- 1992 Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society Grant
- 1996 Sellards Travel Award to Johannesburg, South Africa
- 1996 Medical and Chirurgical Society of Maryland Award for Excellence in Organized Medicine
- 1996 Harold Lamport Biomedical Research Prize, Johns Hopkins University
- 1999 Zeritzky Resident Clinical Research Award, University of Pennsylvania
- 2000 Potiker Fellow, Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Research
- 2001 National Multiple Sclerosis Society Dale McFarlin Travel Award
- 2003 Top Doctors, Cleveland Magazine
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Neurology
- American Society of Neuroimaging
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists may collaborate with the pharmaceutical or medical device industries to help develop medical breakthroughs or provide medical education about recent trends. The collaborations are reviewed as part of the Cleveland Clinic’s procedures. The Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses payments to its physicians and scientists for speaking and consulting of $5,000 or more per year, and any equity, royalties, and fiduciary relationships in companies with which they collaborate. In publicly disclosing this information, the Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its doctors’ connections with industry and those of their immediate family members. As of 7/30/2008, Dr. Fox has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. Patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by the Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about the Cleveland Clinic’s policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our
Integrity in Innovation page.
Consulting. Dr. Fox receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant or speaker for the following companies:
- Biogen Idec
- MEDACorp, Inc.
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