Tma Ask The Expert Podcast Series

The "Community Meets Clinic" podcast series introduces clinicians and healthcare personnel specializing in rare neuroimmune disorders. In this episode hosted by Krissy Dilger of SRNA, we meet Dr. Monica Diaz of University of North Carolina Health. Dr. Diaz shared her journey into neurology and neuroimmunology, driven by her fascination with the brain and problem-solving [00:01:34]. She discussed her research focuses, including demyelinating disorders in Latin America and outcomes in Latino communities in the U.S. [00:03:26]. Dr. Diaz detailed the multidisciplinary approach of The Bodford Family Transverse Myelitis Center, highlighting the range of specialists involved in patient care [00:07:17]. She emphasized the importance of staying active and working with a care team for recovery and shared her hopes for future treatments and potential cures for rare neuroimmune disorders [00:11:08]. You can view the medical profile of Dr. Diaz here:https://www.unchealth.org/care-services/doctors/d/monica-maria-diaz-md-ms