Dr. Aravindhan Veerapandiyan

Title: Pediatric Neurologist

Organization: Arkansas Children's Hospital

Bio: Aravindhan Veerapandiyan, MD (Dr. Panda) is a Child Neurologist and Assistant Professor with specialized interest and training in neuromuscular disorders in children. He is the Director of the Comprehensive Neuromuscular Program and Co-Director of the Muscular Dystrophy Association Care Center at ACH. He brings in training and expertise to perform electromyography and nerve conduction studies in children. Dr. Panda also has a particular interest in evaluating and treating children with headache disorders. He is the Medical Director of the Headache Clinic at ACH.

2023 FUTURES Breakout Session: Growth and Transformation (ages 9-16)

Let’s discuss:

  • Growing pains and puberty
  • ​Introducing wheelchairs and equipment
  • ​Preparing for a bright future: confidence, independence, and hobbies
  • Neurology concerns
  • Cardiology concerns
  • Pulmonology concerns
  • Managing Mobility

Sheryl Marrazzo

Duchenne Mother, Grandmother and Advocate

4 Jake's Sake | CureDuchenne

Danielle Forrest, OTR, OTD

Occupational Therapist III

Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Services

Dr. Aravindhan Veerapandiyan

Pediatric Neurologist

Arkansas Children's Hospital

Oscar "Hank" Mayer, MD

Medical Director, Pulmonary Function Testing Laboratory Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Merick Yamada, MD

Pediatric Cardiologist Fetal Care Center Dallas | Neurology and Neuromuscular Care Center

2023 FUTURES: Advancing Care Across the Duchenne Journey Part 1

Relevant healthcare providers discuss the most critical advancements and recommendations in their specialty, and answer questions from the audience.

Dr. Aravindhan Veerapandiyan

Pediatric Neurologist

Arkansas Children's Hospital

Kent Williams, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Oscar "Hank" Mayer, MD

Medical Director, Pulmonary Function Testing Laboratory Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Merick Yamada, MD

Pediatric Cardiologist Fetal Care Center Dallas | Neurology and Neuromuscular Care Center

Pilares del viaje temprano

Esta sesión está dirigida a familias/cuidadores de niños y adolescentes con Duchenne. Cubre cuatro pilares del viaje temprano de Duchenne: atención multidisciplinaria, esteroides, nutrición y participación en ensayos clínicos, y es seguido por una sesión de discusión/preguntas y respuestas.

Kindann Fawcett, PhD

Post Doctoral Fellow

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Barry Byrne, MD, PhD

Professor and Associate Chair

University of Florida, Department of Pediatrics

Dr. Aravindhan Veerapandiyan

Pediatric Neurologist

Arkansas Children's Hospital

Diana Castro, MD

Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Neurology and Neurotherapeutics

University of Texas Southwestern

The Benefits of Corticosteroids Along the Duchenne Journey

CureDuchenne is joined by Dr. Aravindhan Veerapandiyan, a Pediatric Neurologist from Arkansas Children’s Hospital, and Sheryl Marrazzo, a mother, grandmother and advocate in the Duchenne Community, for a 1-hour webinar on corticosteroids. This webinar discusses the role of corticosteroids in the Duchenne standards of care, highlights the effects of steroids after loss of ambulation, and includes a discussion on how corticosteroids play a role in the family unit over time.

Sheryl Marrazzo

Duchenne Mother, Grandmother and Advocate

4 Jake's Sake | CureDuchenne

Dr. Aravindhan Veerapandiyan

Pediatric Neurologist

Arkansas Children's Hospital