Dr. Elijah Stommel | Neurotoxicology | Best Researcher Award

🔍 Summary of Suitability:

Dr. Stommel is a globally respected neurologist and researcher with dual degrees (M.D., Ph.D.) and a prolific publication record 📚. He has pioneered research linking environmental toxins, such as cyanobacteria and heavy metals, to ALS—a critical area of study with far-reaching implications for public health 🌍🧪. His interdisciplinary work bridges clinical neurology, molecular biology, and environmental science, and he has secured and led multiple major research grants 🎯💡.

🎓 Education

• 🏫 B.A. in Music (High Honors) – Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME (1973–1977)

• 🧪 Research Assistant – Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, MA (1977–1984)

• 🧬 Ph.D. in Physiology – Boston University School of Medicine, MA (1980–1984)

• 🩺 M.D. – Boston University School of Medicine, MA (1984–1987)

• 📚 M.I.T. Attendee – Cambridge, MA (1975–1976)

🏥 Medical Training & Certification

• 🧑‍⚕️ Intern – St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Boston, MA (1987–1988)

• 🧠 Neurology Resident – Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (1988–1990)

• ⭐ Chief Resident in Neurology – DHMC (1990–1991)

• 💼 Diplomat – American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (2004)

• 📜 Board Certified – American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (1992)

👨‍🏫 Academic Experience

• 🎓 Professor of Neurology – Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth (2013–Present)

• 📖 Associate Professor of Medicine – Dartmouth Medical School (2001–2013)

• 🧑‍🏫 Assistant Professor of Medicine – Dartmouth Medical School (1991–2001)

• 🧑‍🏫 Instructor in Medicine – Dartmouth Medical School (1990–1991)

Clinical & Hospital Roles

• 👨‍⚕️ Staff Neurologist – Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic (1991–Present)

• 🧾 Co-Director – Electromyography Lab, DHMC (2017–Present)

• 🏥 Consulting Neurologist – Multiple hospitals in VT & NH (1991–2005)

Professional Development 🚀📖

Dr. Elijah W. Stommel has shown exceptional dedication to professional development through decades of clinical, academic, and research excellence 🌟📚. As a board-certified neurologist 🧠, he has led initiatives in neuromuscular medicine and ALS research 🧬. His work spans founding specialized clinics 🏥, mentoring future neurologists 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️, and serving on national research and review panels 🧪📋. He contributes actively as an editor and reviewer for top scientific journals 📰 and is involved in numerous medical societies 🤝. His continuous pursuit of knowledge and innovation reflects a lifelong commitment to improving neurological care and advancing science 🌍🔬.

Research Focus 🔍🤖

Dr. Elijah W. Stommel’s research primarily focuses on neurodegenerative diseases, especially Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) 🧠🧬. His work explores the environmental risk factors contributing to ALS, including exposure to cyanobacteria, toxins, and heavy metals 🌊☠️🧪. He has led groundbreaking studies linking environmental pollutants to neurological disorders 🌍⚠️. His multidisciplinary approach combines epidemiology, clinical trials, and molecular science 🔬📊. Dr. Stommel is also deeply involved in ALS prevention strategies and therapeutic development 💊🧑‍⚕️. His research aims to understand how environmental exposures interact with genetics to trigger neurodegeneration 🧬🌿, making significant impacts on public health and neurological science. 🩺📚

🏆 Awards & Honors

• 🙌 Nominated for the Tow Humanism in Medicine Award – 2011 💖🩺

• 🧠 Diplomat of the American Academy of Electrodiagnostic Testing – 2004 📜🏥

• 🧾 Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology – Since 2006 🎓🧬

Publications & Citations 📚

📍 Lu, Yunrui et al.
“Integrative co-registration of elemental imaging and histopathology for enhanced spatial multimodal analysis of tissue sections through TRACE” – Bioinformatics Advances, 2025 | 📚 0 citations

🧬 Li, Siting et al.
“Genome-Wide and Transcriptome-Wide Association Studies on Northern New England and Ohio Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Cohorts” – Neurology: Genetics, 2024 | 📚 0 citations

🫁 Murphy, Ethan K. et al.
“Assessing Pulmonary Function in ALS using Electrical Impedance Tomography” – Conference Paper, [No source info] | 📚 0 citations

🫁 Rutkove, Seward Brian et al.
“Thoracic electrical impedance tomography for assessing progression of pulmonary dysfunction in ALS” – ALS & Frontotemporal Degeneration, 2024 | 📚 0 citations

🧲 Calderón-Garcidueñas, Lilian et al.
“Single-domain magnetic particles… in ALS and neurodegeneration” – Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 2024 | 📚 2 citations

🫁 Rutkove, Seward Brian et al.
“Assessing pulmonary function in ALS using electrical impedance tomography” – ALS & Frontotemporal Degeneration, 2024 | 📚 2 citations

🧫 Barney, Rachael E. et al.
“Validation of a ddPCR Assay to Detect Cyanobacterial 16S rDNA in Human Lung Tissue” – Toxics, 2023 | 📚 0 citations

🧠 Calderón-Garcidueñas, Lilian et al.
“Neurodegeneration in pollution-exposed urbanites & nanoparticle role” – Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 2023 | 📚 16 citations

📘 Tischbein, Maeve & Stommel, Elijah W.
“Neurotoxic Cyanobacterial Toxins” – Book Chapter | 📚 0 citations

 🔍 Conclusion:

Dr. Elijah W. Stommel exemplifies the qualities of a top-tier researcher—curiosity, innovation, collaboration, and societal impact. His work has not only expanded the scientific understanding of ALS but also influenced policy, clinical practices, and future research directions. He is a remarkably deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award 🏅🔍.