Neurosciences Seminar - Linda Kusner, PhD

Neurosciences Seminar
Thursday, June 25, 2026
12 PM, BRB 105

Linda Kusner, PhD
Research Professor of Pharmacology and Physiology,
George Washington University, Washington, DC

Host: Neurosciences and Neurology

Lecture Title: "Role of Complement in Myasthenia Gravis"

Abstract: Dr. Kusner is a Professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at George Washington University. Throughout her career, she has focused on the pathophysiology of myasthenia gravis, a rare autoimmune disease. Using a translational research approach, she has used animal models to investigate disease mechanisms and evaluate potential therapeutic strategies, examined the role of complement in disease pathology with emphasis on complement inhibitors. Her studies have also examined circulating lymphocytes from patients with myasthenia gravis, including the role of an anti-apoptotic protein survivin in supporting the persistence of autoreactive immune cells. In addition to her research activities, Dr. Kusner serves in a leadership role within MGNet, an NIH-funded rare disease consortium, as a member of the Executive Committee where she collaborates with scientists, clinicians, and patient advocacy partners to advance the field. She currently directs the Laboratory of Myasthenia Gravis Research at George Washington University and works closely with pharmaceutical companies to evaluate emerging therapeutic approaches.



Seminar Format
• Introduction by the host
• Presentation (approx. 45-50 min.)
Questions during the presentation are at the individual speaker’s discretion.
• 10-15 minutes of Q&A
We encourage students to ask the first questions.


Attendee Information
Free and open to the public. Seminars are not recorded.
Livestream will be available via Zoom for those who cannot attend in person.

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