Personal profile
Research interests
Dr. James Grogan has a personal interest in neuromuscular research, notably in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); telemedicine and remote monitoring; and clinical research for treatments in ALS and other neuromuscular disease.
Projects have included telemedicine and ALS during the COVID-19 pandemic; educational shifts during the pandemic; assessment of patient-reported outcome measures in nutrition and oropharyngeal dysfunction; and managing patients in multiple clinical trials.
Clinical interests
Dr. James Grogan's primary goals are the care of patients with ALS and other neuromuscular disorders, including myasthenia gravis, neuropathy, muscular and myotonic dystrophy and inflammatory myopathies. He works closely with other allied specialists and therapists at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center multidisciplinary ALS clinic, a specialized program utilizing several specialists in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, nutrition, psychology, social work and chaplaincy to better evaluate and treat the complex, changing needs of patients with ALS.
He also works with residents and students in a general neuromuscular clinic, holding virtual telemedicine clinics, treating patients hospitalized in Hershey Medical Center, and has a special interest in incorporating the vital services of the palliative medicine team into neurologic care.
Professional information
Board-certified in neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2018
Education/Academic qualification
Neuromuscular Medicine, Fellowship, University of Virginia Health System
2018 → 2019
Neurology, Residency, Indiana University School of Medicine
2015 → 2018
Internal Medicine, Internship, Indiana University School of Medicine
2014 → 2015
MD, Indiana University School of Medicine
2010 → 2014
Biology, MS, Indiana University-Purdue University
2009 → 2010
Chemistry, BLA, Hanover College
2005 → 2009
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):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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The Use of Durable Medical Equipment in COURAGE-ALS, a Phase 3, Multicentre, Randomized Clinical Trial for ALS
COURAGE-ALS Study Group, Apr 2026, In: Muscle and Nerve. 73, 4, p. 608-614 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A 40-week phase 2B randomized, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluating the safety and efficacy of memantine in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
the Neuromuscular Study Group and Western ALS Consortium Memantine ALS Study Group, Jan 2025, In: Muscle and Nerve. 71, 1, p. 63-72 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Operational Development and Launch of an Adaptive Platform Trial in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Processes and Learnings From the First Four Regimens of the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial
for the Healey ALS Platform Trial Study Group, Aug 2025, In: Muscle and Nerve. 72, 2, p. 294-305 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Reldesemtiv in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Results From the COURAGE-ALS Randomized Clinical Trial
Shefner, J. M., Cudkowicz, M. E., Genge, A., Hardiman, O., Al-Chalabi, A., Andrews, J. A., Chio, A., Corcia, P., Couratier, P., De Carvalho, M., Heiman-Patterson, T., Henderson, R. D., Ingre, C., Johnston, W., Ludolph, A., Maragakis, N. J., Miller, T. M., Mora, J. S., Petri, S. & Simmons, Z. & 9 others, , May 12 2025, In: JAMA neurology. 82, 5, p. 477-485 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Acute Multiple Cranial Neuropathies in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy: A Case Report and Scoping Review of the Literature
Shahjouei, S., Calmet, M., Grogan, J. & Mamarabadi, M., Sep 1 2024, In: Journal of clinical neuromuscular disease. 26, 1, p. 32-41 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching
Aprile, B. (Recipient), Aumiller, B. B. (Recipient), Berkey, F. (Recipient), Bonavia, A. (Recipient), Booth, J. (Recipient), Brennan, K. (Recipient), Browning, K. (Recipient), Buchkovich, N. (Recipient), Butt, F. K. (Recipient), Carrel, L. (Recipient), Choe, A. (Recipient), Clarke, S. (Recipient), Coleman, M. (Recipient), Dalke, K. (Recipient), Devaraj, T. (Recipient), Duryea, S. (Recipient), Enama, J. (Recipient), Evey, L. (Recipient), Finch, E. (Recipient), Fischer, M. (Recipient), Gallo, R. (Recipient), Gavigan, P. (Recipient), Ghaffari, G. (Recipient), Go, P. (Recipient), Grana, J. (Recipient), Greensmith, J. (Recipient), Grogan, J. (Recipient), Hajnal, A. (Recipient), Helm, M. (Recipient), Hempel, N. (Recipient), Imamura, F. (Recipient), Jain, R. (Recipient), Jeganathan, N. (Recipient), Kelle, A. (Recipient), Kumar, A. (Recipient), Kwun, H. J. (Recipient), Lang, C. (Recipient), Lutzkanin, A. (Recipient), Martin, K. (Recipient), McGarrity, T. (Recipient), McHale, K. (Recipient), McLaughlin, P. (Recipient), Mormando, C. (Recipient), Nguyen, J. (Recipient), Nickolich, M. (Recipient), Ouyang, T. (Recipient), Pachuski, J. (Recipient), Polimera, H. (Recipient), Potochny, E. (Recipient), Rakszawski, K. L. (Recipient), Reyes, L. (Recipient), Sankoorikal, B.-J. (Recipient), Shantz, L. (Recipient), Singh, M. (Recipient), Songdej, N. (Recipient), Spotts, R. (Recipient), Swigart, A. (Recipient), Varner, M. (Recipient), Verma, N. (Recipient), Walter, V. (Recipient), Wang, C.-Y. (Recipient), Warfield, D. (Recipient), Wilson, M. N. (Recipient) & Hussein, R. (Recipient), 2021
Prize
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Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching
McAlevy, M. (Recipient), Bonavia, A. (Recipient), Malhotra, A. (Recipient), Weller, G. E. (Recipient), Waning, D. (Recipient), Lanza, M. (Recipient), Ken, K. (Recipient), McCarver, S. (Recipient), Glasser, J. (Recipient), Schooler, J. (Recipient), Lewis, S. (Recipient), Onks, C. (Recipient), Rao, R. (Recipient), Nickolich, S. (Recipient), Helm, L. (Recipient), Critchfield, L. (Recipient), Myers, K. (Recipient), Green, M. (Recipient), Songdej, N. (Recipient), Narayana, S. (Recipient), Razjouyan, H. (Recipient), Duca, N. (Recipient), Casas, R. (Recipient), Cooper, J. (Recipient), Wright, R. (Recipient), Karasinski, A. (Recipient), Probolus, J. A. (Recipient), Madara, J. (Recipient), Guck, D. (Recipient), Ingram, D. (Recipient), De Obaldia, A. (Recipient), Hussein, R. (Recipient), McGillen, B. (Recipient), Chapman, T. (Recipient), Munyon, R. (Recipient), Kinard, S. R. (Recipient), Banks, S. (Recipient), Genao, I. (Recipient), McShane, M. (Recipient), Allie, S. R. (Recipient), Silberman, Y. (Recipient), Evey, L. (Recipient), McLaughlin, P. (Recipient), Grogan, J. (Recipient), Nguyen, J. (Recipient), Donato, H. (Recipient), Fox, E. (Recipient), Gniady, J. (Recipient), Oladipo, O. (Recipient), Abendroth, C. (Recipient), Keefer, L. (Recipient), Massare, B. (Recipient), Undar, A. (Recipient), Mondal, P. (Recipient), Mainali, G. (Recipient), Jhaveri, P. (Recipient), Freiberg, A. (Recipient), Levenson, R. (Recipient), Mailman, R. (Recipient), Boodoo, R. (Recipient), Francis, A. (Recipient), Hameed, U. (Recipient), Yadav, S. (Recipient), Calo, W. (Recipient), Pinto, C. (Recipient), Cooper, A. (Recipient), Kulaylat, A. (Recipient), Scow, J. (Recipient), Roberts, J. (Recipient), Winder, J. (Recipient), Aminsharifi, A. (Recipient), Adams, N. (Recipient) & van Riggelen, J. (Recipient), 2023
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