Nicholas M. Boulis

With over 17 years of clinical practice, award-winning research, and therapeutic innovation, Nicholas Boulis, MD brings leading-edge science-based direction to Above and Beyond’s mission. As Director of Emory University’s Gene and Cell Therapy for Neurorestoration Laboratory, and as Associate professor in Emory’s Department of Neurosurgery, he has significant expertise in translational medicine, bridging the gap from proof-of-principle laboratory research to clinical trials and patient treatment. With his distinguished expertise in the field of gene transfer to the nervous system, Dr. Boulis’ lab pursues novel and advanced treatments for ALS, as well as Parkinson’s disease, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and refractory pain conditions.