Jinsy Andrews, MD, MSc
Locations and Appointments
CUIMC/Neurological Institute of New York
Insurances Accepted
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- AETNA
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About Jinsy Andrews, MD, MSc
Jinsy A. Andrews, MD, MSc, FAAN is an Associate Professor of Neurology, in the Division of Neuromuscular Medicine and serves as the Director of Neuromuscular Clinical Trials. She currently oversees neuromuscular clinical trials and cares for patients with neuromuscular disease, primarily with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Dr. Andrews has extensive experience in all phases of human clinical trials and drug development in both the academic and industry settings. Dr. Andrews is the elected co-chair of the Northeastern ALS (NEALS) Consortium, which is a network of over 100 ALS clinical research centers internationally. She is also elected to the National Board of Trustees of the ALS Association and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology (FAAN). Dr. Andrews has also received the Diamond Award for ALS clinical research from Wings Over Wall Street and the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Dr. Andrews received her BS from Union College, M.Sc. in Biostatistics (Patient-Oriented Research) from Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and M.D. from Albany Medical College. She completed her residency training in Neurology at the University of Connecticut and served as the Chief Neurology Resident in her final year. Dr. Andrews completed fellowship training in Neuromuscular Disease/ALS and Clinical Neurophysiology at Columbia University. She is board certified in Neurology, Neuromuscular Disease, and Electrodiagnostic Medicine.
Board Certifications
- Neurology
- Neuromuscular Medicine
Expertise
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
Neuromuscular Disease
Neuromuscular Disorder
Education
Fellowship: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
Fellowship: NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia
Internship: University of Connecticut Health Center
Medical School: Albany Medical College
Residency: Hartford Hospital
Titles & Positions
Associate Professor of Neurology
Director of Neuromuscular Clinical Trials
Hospital Affiliations
NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Education
- Residency: Hartford Hospital
- Medical School: Albany Medical College
- Fellowship: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
- Internship: University of Connecticut Health Center
- Fellowship: NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia
Titles & Positions
- Associate Professor of Neurology
- Director of Neuromuscular Clinical Trials
Board Certifications
- Neurology
- Neuromuscular Medicine