Guy Buckle, MD, MPH, has joined the team of providers at the Andrew C. Carlos MS Institute at Shepherd Center, Atlanta, and will serve as the director of Neuroimaging Research. A news release from Shepherd Center notes that Buckle joins the organization following nearly 20 years of service at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.

Most recently, the release states, Buckle served as director of Clinical Care at Partners Multiple Sclerosis Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Buckle also served as assistant professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School.

Buckle emphasizes his excitement in the release, “to work with such a dedicated team at the MS Institute and at Shepherd Center…”

According to the release, Buckle began working in multiple sclerosis basic immunology research during medical school. Following the completion of his neurology residency, he realized his passion for treating individuals with MS, leading to a decision to focus on patient care, clinical trials, and neuroimaging (MRI) research.

Buckle graduated from Tufts University with a bachelor’s degree in music and a mater’s degree in music theory and composition. Buckle received his medical degree and master’s in public health from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency in neurology and fellowship in neuroimmunology and MS at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, with funding from the National MS Society and the National Institutes of Health.

Source: Shepherd Center