M.D., Ph.D.
Chief, Division of Neurology; Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine; Professor, Department of Neurodegenerative Diseases
Neal Prakash, M.D., Ph.D., is a neurologist and neuroscientist recognized for his groundbreaking work in brain plasticity, neuroimaging and neurovascular health. He is currently the chief of the Division of Neurology, with academic appointments in the Departments of Medicine and Neurodegenerative Diseases at City of Hope® Cancer Center Duarte.
Throughout his career, Dr. Prakash has advanced the understanding of functional brain mapping using optical imaging, as well as contributing to research on brain neuroplasticity and conditions such as migraines, ataxia and chemotherapy-related neuropathy. Dr. Prakash has published extensively in leading journals, contributed to book chapters and abstracts and presented lectures worldwide on innovations in brain imaging and clinical neurology.
In addition, he has been deeply engaged in clinical research involving brain tumors, neurodegenerative disorders and the neurological challenges linked to cancer, building connections between basic science and real-world patient care. Widely respected for both his scientific expertise and his dedication to patients, Dr. Prakash continues to lead efforts that explore and improve how cancer treatments affect the nervous system.
Neal Prakash, M.D., Ph.D., is a neurologist and neuroscientist renowned for his extensive research in brain plasticity, neuroimaging and neurovascular function. Over the course of his career, he has made significant contributions to the understanding of functional brain mapping through optical imaging techniques, neuroplasticity and neurological disorders such as migraines, chemotherapy-induced neuropathy and ataxia. Dr. Prakash has authored numerous influential journal articles, book chapters, abstracts and has delivered invited talks around the world, highlighting advances in brain imaging and clinical neurology. He has also been actively involved in clinical research on brain tumors, neurodegenerative diseases and cancer-related neurological complications, bridging basic neuroscience with translational medicine. Overall, Dr. Prakash is widely recognized for his expertise in neurology, compassionate patient care and leadership in advancing research on the neurological effects of cancer treatments.