Andre Machado, M.D., Ph.D.
| Appointed: |
2006 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English
Portuguese |
Center for Neurological Restoration
Neurological Surgery
Neurosciences
Biomedical Engineering
Biographical Sketch
Andre Machado, MD, PhD, is Associate Staff in the Department of Center for Neurological Restoration, the Department of Neurosciences, the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Neurological Surgery, all located at Cleveland Clinic's main campus.
Dr. Machado earned a doctorate in medicine and a PhD in experimental neurology from the University of Sao Paulo in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He then completed a neurology internship and residency at the same institution. Dr. Machado also completed a fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery.
As principal investigator of a National Institutes of Health (NIH) study, Dr. Machado is investigating the use of cerebellar stimulation to induce recovery of motor skills following stroke. The central hypothesis is that stimulation of this pathway will increase the excitability of the cortical areas, facilitate plastic reorganization and improve motor outcomes. Prior to that, Dr. Machado was co-investigator of a NIH study to assess the safety of using MRIs for deep brain stimulation.
Dr. Machado has published his research in many peer-reviewed journals. In 2006, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Section) awarded Dr. Machado the Philip L. Guildenberg Award for published research, determining the optimal cathode location for deep brain stimulation as a treatment for refractory obsessive-compulsive disorder. He was a co-author of a 2007 Nature article titled “Behavioral improvements with thalamic stimulation after severe traumatic brain injury.”
Dr. Machado was recently awarded a Cleveland Clinic’s Innovator Award.
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | University of Sao Paulo Faculty of Medicine, Sao Paulo, Brazil |
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| Internship: | Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil |
| Residency: | University of Sao Paulo Hospitals and Clinics, Neurosurgery, Brazil |
| Fellowship: | Cleveland Clinic, Functional Neurosurgery, Cleveland, OH |
| Other Education: | (Graduate) University of Sao Paulo Faculty of Medicine, Sao Paulo, Brazil |
Innovations & Patents
- Preclinical research on deep-brain stimulation for rehabilitation of motor function following strokes
Awards & Honors
- Gildenberg Award in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
Professional Memberships
- American Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
- Pain Executive Committee of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons
- International Association for the Study of Pain
- North American Neuromodulation Society
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
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Integrity in Innovation page.
Consulting. Dr. Machado receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant or speaker for the following companies:
- Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.
- IntElect Medical Inc.
Equity. Dr. Machado owns stock or stock options in the following companies for activities as a founder, inventor, or consultant:
Inventor Share. Dr. Machado may receive future financial benefits from the Cleveland Clinic for inventions or discoveries related to the companies shown below:
- Autonomic Technologies
- Cardionomic, Inc.
- IntElect Medical Inc.
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