Alain Zingraff Lekoubou Looti, MD, MS

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    20082024

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    Research interests

    Dr. Alain Lekoubou's research goal is to improve the understanding of factors influencing the incidence and outcome of stroke and epilepsy and the link between both conditions, hence lessening the burden of post-stroke epilepsy, which affects one in 10 stroke survivors.

    Dr. Lekoubou has used large national datasets to answer relevant research questions on stroke and epilepsy epidemiology and risk factors. His research focuses on stroke outcomes research; epilepsy outcomes research; and model prediction and risk factors for post-stroke epilepsy.

    He was awarded funding through the Comprehensive Health Studies microgrant at Penn State College of Medicine to study trends of an association of acute seizures in young Americans with intracerebral hemorrhage.

    Clinical interests

    Dr. Alain Lekoubou's primary clinical interests are epilepsy and general neurology. He medically and surgically manages epilepsy, including the most complex cases.

    In the clinic and inpatient settings, he has an expertise in electro-encephalogram (EEG) reading, including stereo-EEG, continuous video EEG studies and epilepsy monitoring unit.

    Dr. Lekoubou evaluates, selects, prepares and monitors patients for the surgical treatment of their epilepsy. He also uses neuro-stimulation devices to treat epilepsy.

    His general neurology interests include conditions such as headaches, neuro-inflammatory diseases and stroke, both in the clinic and in the inpatient setting.

    Professional information

    Board-certified in neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2017 to 2021

    French License Examination/Neurology Board, with honors, 2013

    Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certification, 2012

    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

    In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

    Education/Academic qualification

    Epilepsy, Fellowship, Medical University of South Carolina

    20182019

    Clinical Neurophysiology, Fellowship, Medical University of South Carolina

    20172018

    Clinical Research, MS, Medical University of South Carolina

    20152017

    Neurology, Residency, Medical University of South Carolina

    20132017

    Neurology, Residency

    20092012

    Electromyography, Postgraduate Training

    20102011

    Stroke and Neurovascular Diseases, Postgraduate Training

    20092011

    Internal Medicine, Residency, Université de Yaoundé I

    20042009

    MD, Université de Yaoundé I

    19952002

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