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Robert B. Rockstar, DO

1756 Betterway, Rochester, MN, 68114

(507) 876-2121 | rbrockstar@

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Summary

Board-certified neurologist with 7 years of experience caring for patients in both private practice and academic settings. Principal and Sub-Investigator for on-site clinical trials evaluating new therapies for multiple sclerosis. Excited to work as a medical director in the pharmaceutical industry and contribute to therapeutic advances while ensuring patient safety and adherence to proper protocols.

~Areas of Expertise~

Clinical neurology Research in multiple sclerosis

Data interpretation Regulatory document authorship

Clinical protocols KOL relationship building

Understanding of GCP Collaborating in a matrix environment

Presentation and Speaking Clinical trial design and implementation

Professional Experience

Attending Physician 07/2015 - present

University of Alabama (UAB)

Birmingham, AL

• Provide clinical care for patients with a range of neurological conditions including but not limited to: multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS, seizures, stroke, and headache.

• Lead teams as Principal investigator for clinical trials on patients with multiple sclerosis on industry-sponsored grants.

• Collaborate with investigators at regional centers on study design, implementation, and novel therapies.

• Perform statistical analysis and data interpretation on all clinical studies for the department.

• Contribute to writing of protocols, study reports, and regulatory documents.

• Designed a unique workflow process for selecting patients for clinical trials that reduced enrollment time by 50% and increased patient retention by 30%.

Staff Physician 08/2013 -6/2015

Space Center Med Associates

Huntsville, AL

• Cared for a wide range of patients referred for neurological conditions including headaches and migraines, multiple sclerosis, dementia, Alzheimer’s, ALS, stoke, cerebral palsy, etc.

• Developed guidelines for EEG and EMG testing, reducing unnecessary studies by 15%.

• Increased referrals by 25% through local networking and YouTube videos.

• Established preceptorship for residents from UAH; voted teacher of year in 2014 and 2015.

• Co-chair of the Quality and Safety committee at Huntsville Hospital.

Licensure and Board Certification

Alabama State Medical License – Active through 10/2022

New York State Medical License – Active through 07/2021

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Board Certified 2005, renewed 2015

Education and Training

Multiple Sclerosis Fellowship 07/2004 – 06/2005

University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

Neurology Resident 07/2000 – 06/2004

University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

Doctor of Medicine, MD 08/1996 – 06/2000

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Bachelor of Science in Biology, BS 09/1997 -05/2001

Princeton University, Princeton, NJ

Notable Research

Principal Investigator - Phase 3, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of the new IgG4 monoclonal antibody GNbAC1 to treat multiple sclerosis. NPD-RT-23.

Sub - Investigator – Placebo-Controlled Multi-Center Phase 3 Study of Ubiltuximab, a Third Generation Anti-CD20 Monoclonal Antibody in Patients with Remitting Multiple Sclerosis. TD1320-RMS-305.

Sub-Investigator (Examining Physician) Fampridine vs. Copaxone: A Phase IV Multi-Center Study to evaluate safety and efficacy in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis.

Publications and Presentations

Rockstar, RB, and Conner FA. Ocrelizumab: Safety and efficacy in multiple-sclerosis related fatigue. J Neurol Sci. 2018 Apr 15; 398:11544. doi 10.1016/j.ns.2018:11544.

Rockstar, RB, Sanchez RL, et al. Tolerability and safety of rituximab therapy in real-life sample of multiple sclerosis patients. Neurol Sci. 2017 Jun 29. doi: 10.1007/s10072-030-45543-1.

Sanchez RL, Rockstar RB, Rosen, ED, et al. The effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on plasma n-cadherin in Alzheimer patients. Journal of Neuropathology 18:6:457-463, 2018.

“The Unfolding Mystery of the Gut Biome in Multiple Sclerosis,” CME presentation for the UAB Medical Center, Birmingham, AL, December 16, 2019.

“A primer on the pharmacological management of pain in patients with multiple sclerosis” CME presentation for the University of Rochester Neurology Department, Rochester, NY, February 5, 2020.

Complete list of research and grants available upon request

Professional Activities

American Academy of Neurology

Multiple Sclerosis Association of America

Minnesota State Medical Society, Board Treasurer

Society for the Collaboration of Physicians and Scientists

Honors & Awards

Derek Denny-Brown Neurological Scholar Award 2018

ANA International Outreach Travel Scholarship 2005

Harvey Cushing Award for most promising medical student in Neurology 2000.

Languages

Fluent in Conversational Spanish and French

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