Alberto E. Musto, MD, Ph.D., FAES
Alberto E. Musto, M.D, Ph.D., FAES, is a Professor of Biomedical and Translational Sciences and Neurology and member of the Center of Integrative Neuroscience and Inflammation at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia.
Additional Certifications
Radiologist, National Public Health Ministry. AR (Board Certified in Argentina)
Neurologist, Universidad de Buenos Aires. AR (Board Certified in Argentina)
Undergraduate Degree
B.S. Commercial Studies, Escuela de Comercio. Universidad Buenos Aires (UBA), Argentina (AR) 1985
Medical Education
Medical Doctor (M.D.), School of Medicine, 1991, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Graduate Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D. in Neurobiology), School of Medicine, 2002, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Postdoctoral Education
Neuroprotection. Neuroscience Center, 2006, Louisiana State University Neuroscience Center, New Orleans, LA USA
Board Certifications
Medical Licensure, National Ministry of Public Health, 1991, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Board Certified Medical Imaging (Radiology)*, National Ministry of Public Health, 2002, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Board Certified Neurologist*, School of Medicine, 2002, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Argentina.
*: Equivalent as an U.S. full trained medical resident in neurology and radiology (The Knowledge Company).
Research Interests
As a professional, Dr. Musto is a physician-neuroscientist specializing in epilepsy and neuroimaging, anatomist, medical educator, an inventor and an entrepreneur. He is a fellow of the American Epilepsy Society (FAES). With over 30 years of experience in academic medicine, translational research and medical neuroscience, Dr. Musto’s goals is to improve outcomes for patients with epilepsy and GBM by discovering biomarkers and molecular targets to develop novel preventive therapies for these diseases. Dr. Musto is integrating the principles of translational neuroscience research and mentorship activities. In addition, his educational research aims to study learning experiences and mentorship that enhance creativity critical thinking, pattern recognition and decision making-process skills.
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Presentations and Scholarships
Presentations
In-Vivo Preclinical Model of Glioblastoma Multiforme Induced Seizures. Howard,K. C.K. Major; D. Sharma, Vinnokuroff,, E. Potoskiy, V. Andre and A.E. Musto. America Epilepsy Society. 2020.
Integrating research experiences in medica curricula. Musto, A.E., N. Heise, Am Burbage, J. Edward.. International Association for Health Professions Education, AMEE Basel, Switzerland, 2024
Translational Neuroscience Research Mentorship. A Platform to Integrate Scientific Research into Medical Education. Musto, A.E. and A. Ojeda.. Medical Science Educator (2019) 29: S19–S68
Observational skill competence using educational distance and teletraining. Musto, A. E.; Casado, R.B.; S.U. Celi; M.J Solari; F.J. Funez.; G.J. Zalazar and F.M Latini; IAMSE Cancun, 2021. Medical Science Educators, June 12–17, 2021. Med.Sci.Educ. 31 (Suppl 1), 29–110 (2021)
Integration of Medical Imaging in the First Year of Medical Curricula. Musto, A. E.; R. Gonzalez; L. Fortney; N. Heise; J. Bergden; M. Myer.. 2022 IAMSE Meeting. Denver, CO.. Med.Sci.Educ. 32 (Suppl 1), 23–123 (2022).
Neuroinflammation: an opportunity for new therapies in epilepsy, Musto, A. E. 2019
Book Chapters
Epilepsy and related seizure disorders0 .Tracz*, J. and Musto, A.E. Trends in CNS Drug Discovery. Wiley. 2025;
Epilepsy and glutamate. Musto, A.E, Review in Glutamate and Neuropsychiatric Disorders-Current and Emerging Treatment. Springer Nature. 2022;