Yuen So, MD, PhD

Professor of Neurology (Adult Neurology)

Clinical Focus

Neuropathy
Myasthenia Gravis
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Electromyography
Myositis
Muscular Dystrophies
Neuromuscular Medicine

Academic Appointments

Professor - University Medical Line, Neurology & Neurological Sciences
Member, Bio-X

Administrative Appointments

Vice Chair, Clinical Services, Department of Neurology (2015 - Present)
Director, Neurology Clinics, Department of Neurology (1999 - Present)
Director, Residency Program, Department of Neurology (1999 - 2010)

Honors & Awards

President, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (Oct 2019 - Oct 2020)
2018 AANEM Distinguished Physician Award, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (2018)
AAMC Humanism in Medicine Award, Association of American Medical Colleges (2005)
L. Forno Award for Teaching Excellence, Stanford Department of Neurology (1999)
Most Outstanding Teacher, Oregon Health Sciences University, Department of Neurology (1998)
Elected member, American Neurological Association (1997)
Golden Upgoing Toe Award for Most Outstanding Teacher, UCSF Department of Neurology (1993)

Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations

Chair, Practice Issues Review Panel, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (2007 - 2014)
Board of Directors, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (2015 - 2021)
Co-Chair, Therapeutics and Technology Assessment Subcommittee, American Academy of Neurology (2003 - 2009)

Professional Education

Medical Education: Yale School Of Medicine (1982) CT
Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine (2011)
Internship: UCSF Medical Center (1984) CA
Fellowship: UCSF Medical Center (1988) CA
Residency: UCSF Medical Center (1987) CA
Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology (1989)
BS, Northwestern University
PhD, Rockefeller University
MD, Yale University

Contact

Academic Tel: (650) 725-4341 Fax: (650) 725-4197

Alternate Contact Gayla Weng Administrative Assistant gweng@stanford.edu Tel: (650) 725-4341

Clinical (Primary)

This is the primary clinic for this clinical provider. For additional clinical locations and information, please visit the link(s) listed below in the 'Additional Clinical Info' section.

Stanford Neuroscience Health Center 213 Quarry Rd MC 5957 Fl 2 Palo Alto CA 94304 Tel: (650) 723-6469 Fax: (650) 725-0390

Additional Clinical Info

Stanford Health Care

Current Research and Scholarly Interests

Research in the diagnosis, pathophysiology and treatment of peripheral neuropathy, myasthenia gravis, motor neuron diseases including ALS and SMA, nerve injuries and muscle diseases. Application of clinical neurophysiological methods to neurological diagnosis. Development of evidence-based medicine pertaining to the practice of neurology.

Clinical Trials

A Clinical Study to Assess Two Doses of GSK2402968 in Subjects With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) Not Recruiting
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The purpose of this study is to determine if GSK2402968 is effective in the treatment of ambulant boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy resulting from a mutation thought to be corrected by exon 51 skipping. Two doses of GSK2402968 and placebo will be used in this study.

Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial. For more information, please contact Shirley Paulose , 650-724-3792 .
Lead Sponsor
Stanford Investigators
- Yuen So, MD, PhD
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Humanitarian Device Exemption Post-Approval Study of NeuRx Diaphragm Pacing System for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Not Recruiting
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This post-approval study will follow 60 participants who have ALS, documented chronic hypoventilation, and bilateral phrenic nerve function, and who undergo the surgical implantation procedure to receive the NeuRx Diaphragm Pacing System device. Participants who are successfully implanted with the device will use it for daily diaphragm conditioning sessions. Participants will be followed for at least two years (until the last enrolled participant reaches the 2-year follow-up visit). Safety and probable benefit outcome measures will be assessed.

Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial. For more information, please contact Shirley Paulose , 650-724-3792 .
Lead Sponsor
Stanford Investigators
- Yuen So, MD, PhD
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Diaphragm Pacing System (DPS) In Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Not Recruiting
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The study is being conducted to determine if DPS treatment for people with ALS and hypoventilation is associated with improved survival or diaphragm function. The primary objective of the study is to conduct a multi-center, randomized controlled clinical trial comparing standard of care (control) to diaphragm stimulator treatment with the NeuRx® Diaphragm Pacing System™ (DPS) with respect to survival. The secondary objective of the study is to conduct a multi-center, randomized controlled clinical trial to compare standard of care treatment (control) to DPS in ALS subjects with hypoventilation.

Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial. For more information, please contact Shirley Paulose, 650-724-3792.
Lead Sponsor
Stanford Investigators
- Sarada Sakamuri, MD
- Yuen So, MD, PhD
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Drisapersen Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) Treatment Protocol Not Recruiting
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This is a single arm, open-label continued access protocol of drisapersen for the treatment of male subjects with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) having dystrophin mutations correctable by drisapersen-induced DMD Exon 51 skipping. The purpose of this continued access protocol is to offer pre-approval access to drisapersen for the treatment of subjects with DMD who previously participated in eligible drisapersen studies. The protocol will collect safety data required to assure subject safety and periodic efficacy data on muscle function.

Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial. For more information, please contact Shirley Paulose, 650-724-3792.
Lead Sponsor
Stanford Investigators
- Yuen So, MD, PhD
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A Study to Explore the Safety and Tolerability of Acthar in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Not Recruiting
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This 8-week randomized, open-label evaluation will examine the acute safety and tolerability of 4 different dosing regimens of Acthar to inform dose selection for future studies of Acthar in patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The study will also investigate the mean rate of change in the ALSFRS-R total score as an exploratory endpoint to help design future studies. This study will enroll up to 40 patients and include an optional 28-week open-label extension period plus a 3-week treatment taper and 1-week follow up period. After completion of Week 8, patients enrolled in a treatment group that is considered safe and tolerable at that time have the option to continue into the open-label extension period. A 3-week treatment taper and a follow-up visit are planned for all patients enrolled in the study, beginning either at Week 8 or at Week 36 if a patient continues into the optional open-label extension period.

Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial. For more information, please contact Shirley Paulose, 650-724-3792.
Lead Sponsor
Stanford Investigators
- Yuen So, MD, PhD
View full details
Pharmacodynamic Study of CK-2017357 in Patients With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis Not Recruiting
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The primary objective of this early-stage clinical study is to demonstrate an effect of single doses of CK-2017357 on measures of skeletal muscle function and fatigability in patients with generalized myasthenia gravis (MG).

Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial. For more information, please contact Shirely Paulose, 650-724-3792.
Lead Sponsor
Stanford Investigators
- Yuen So, MD, PhD
View full details

2023-24 Courses

Independent Studies
- Directed Reading in Neurology and Neurological Science
  NENS 299 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Early Clinical Experience in Neurology and Neurological Sciences
  NENS 280 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Graduate Research
  NENS 399 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Medical Scholars Research
  NENS 370 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Undergraduate Research
  NENS 199 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)

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