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Alberto E. Musto, MD, Ph.D., FAES
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Associate Professor
Department of Biomedical and Translational Science, Department of Neurology, Center for Integrative Neuroscience and Inflammatory Diseases
Lewis Hall
Alberto E. Musto, M.D, Ph.D., FAES, is an Associate 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.
He integrates an interdisciplinary approach in medical education and neuroscience research.
Dr. Musto’s primary scientific goal is to identify a potential biomarker and preventive therapies for epilepsy, glioblastoma multiforme. As the head of a scientific laboratory and with more than 30 years of experience in academic medicine, Dr. Musto develops and directs pre-clinical and clinical studies with the aim to develop future therapies in neurology.
Dr. Musto’s leadership skills have been contributing to create, organize, lead and supervise several scientific discoveries, educational and research programs and community projects in Argentina and USA. He is the founder and CEO a biotechnology company to develop new clinical treatment for epilepsy and brain injuries.
Dr. Musto has published in major journals in the field of neuroscience and epilepsy and is a frequent member of the National Institute of Health grant review study sections and a clinical and scientific reviewer for the Department of Defense. He has patents in neuroprotection and neuroinflammation and has been invited to speak at national and international scientific meetings.
Prior to join EVMS, Dr. Musto was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery –Neuroscience Center of Excellence at Louisiana State University Health Science Center (LSUHSC), School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA (2007-2015), where he was actively involved in neuroscience research, graduate medical education and mentoring underrepresented undergraduate students. His scholarly activities have been funded, as a principal investigator, mainly by National Institute of Health, Board of Regents (LSU), EVMS Research Office, National Science Foundation and Commonwealth Research Board of Virginia.
Dr. Musto was born in Argentina and received his MD degree from the Universidad de Buenos Aires, School of Medicine. He obtained board certifications in both Neurology and Radiology after completing their respective clinical training. In addition, he completed post-graduate studies in medical education and management in health systems.
Dr. Musto obtained his Ph.D. degree in Neurobiology from the Universidad de Buenos Aires and relocated to the United States where he completed a 4-year postdoctoral fellowship in Neuroprotection at the Neuroscience Center of Excellence, LSUHSC, New Orleans, LA. He is a Fellow of the American Epilepsy Society (FAES) – a lifetime professional honor in recognition of his accomplishments and dedication to excellence in epilepsy.
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.
Expertise: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Alberto-Musto
Experience: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alberto-musto-8015141bcell6
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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi7y6nJPwFk
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;
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.
Expertise: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Alberto-Musto
Experience: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alberto-musto-8015141bcell6
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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi7y6nJPwFk
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;