Glen A. Cook Jr., M.D. LCDR, MC, USN Department of Neurology, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center 10319 Westlake Drive, #462 Bethesda, MD 20817 (734) 604-2115 (cell) (301) 469-8115 (fax) [email protected] ______
Education
Fellowship, Clinical Neurophysiology, National Capital Consortium 2014-2015 (Walter Reed National Military Medical Center), Bethesda, MD
Fellowship, Autonomic Disorders, Clinical Neurocardiology Section, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, NIH, 2013-2014 Bethesda, MD
Residency, Neurology, National Capital Consortium (Walter Reed 2010-2013 National Military Medical Center), Bethesda, MD
Internship, Internal Medicine, Naval Medical Center San Diego, CA 2009-2010
M.D. (With Distinction in Service), University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI 2005-2009
B.A. (Biology), University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 1999-2005
Current Positions
Director, Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship, National Capital Consortium (Walter Reed National Military Medical Center), Bethesda, MD 2018-present
Assistant Program Director, Neurology Residency, National Capital Consortium (Walter Reed National Military Medical Center), Bethesda, MD 2020-present
Staff Neurologist; Director, Autonomic Disorders Clinic, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Department of Neurology, Bethesda, MD 2018-present
Teaching Faculty, Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship, National Institute of Neurologic Disorders and Stroke, NIH, Bethesda, MD 2018-present
Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Uniformed Services University F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine, Bethesda, MD 2014-present
Professional Experience
Staff Neurologist; Director, Clinical Neurophysiology Laboratory; Director, 2015-2018 Autonomic Disorders Clinic, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA
Clinical Research Collaborator 2014-2015 National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, NIH Bethesda, MD
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Director, Autonomic Disorders Clinic 2013-2015 Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Bethesda, MD
Laboratory Assistant 2003-2005 Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT
Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor Department of Neurology 2014-present Uniformed Services University Bethesda, MD
Instructor Department of Neurology 2010-2014 Uniformed Services University Bethesda, MD
Other Positions and Employment
Personal Health Assistant, Glacier Hills Home Care, Ann Arbor, MI 2006-2007
Certification and Licensure
Diplomate, Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology 2013
Added Qualification, Clinical Neurophysiology, American Board of 2015 Psychiatry & Neurology
Diplomate, Autonomic Disorders, United Council for Neurologic 2016 Subspecialties
Certificate in Academic Leadership, Uniformed Services University of 2019 the Health Sciences
Medical License, Virginia (active - #0101248020)
Professional Memberships and Activities
Chair, Education Subcommittee, American Autonomic Society 2019-present
Vice-Chair, Autonomic Nervous System Section, American Academy of 2019-2021 Neurology
Dysautonomia International Medical Advisory Board 2016-present
American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine 2014-present
American Autonomic Society 2013-present
American Academy of Neurology 2009-present
Michigan State Medical Society 2005-2009
American Medical Association 2005-present
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Honors and Awards
American Academy of Neurology A.B. Baker Teacher Recognition Award 2019 United States Navy Commendation Medal 2018 Associate Master Clinician Award – Naval Medical Center Portsmouth 2017 Most Outstanding Attending Physician – NMCP Intern Class of 2017 2017 Department of Defense Joint Service Commendation Medal (2 time recipient) 2014, 2015 John M. Hallenbeck Award for Demonstrated Excellence in the Neurosciences 2013 University of Utah President’s Cup 2005 University of Utah Navy ROTC Commander’s Award 2005 University of Utah Dean’s List (8 semesters of study) 1999-2005 Masonic Youth Foundation Scholarship (4 time recipient) 1999-2004 United States Navy Foreign Exchange Program 2004 American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics 2004 Undergraduate Research Fellowship Eastman Athletic Award 2004 The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution ROTC Award 2004 American Legion Scholarship Excellence Award (2 time recipient) 2000, 2004 Navy ROTC Community Service Award 2004 National Sojourners Americanism Award 2003 Navy ROTC Scholarship 1999 Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America 1998
Committee Assignments and Administrative Services
Member, WRNMMC Medicine Directorate Virtual Health Team (Virtual Health 2020-present Champion, Department of Neurology)
Co-Chair, Annual Virtual Meeting Clinical Program, American Autonomic 2020 Society
Co-Chair, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Directorate of Medicine 2018-present Career Development Workgroup
Member, National Capital Consortium Graduate Medical Education Committee 2018-present
Member American Autonomic Society Social Media & Website Committee 2018-present
Meeting Organizer, University of Utah POTS & Beyond Autonomic Disorders 2018-present annual CME event
Member, American Academy of Neurology Irwin Schatz Award for Autonomic 2016-present Disorders Workgroup
Member, American Autonomic Society Education Committee 2016-present
Reviewer, Clinical Autonomic Research 2014-present
Reviewer, Autonomic Neuroscience, Basic & Clinical 2019-present
Member, Clinical Competency Committee, Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship, 2019-present NINDS, NIH
Member, Clinical Competency Committee, Neurology Residency Program, 2018-present National Capital Consortium
Member, Navy Bureau of Medicine Neuromusculoskeletal Clinical Community 2017-present
Physician Lead, WRNMMC Intravenous Immunoglobulin Administration 2018-2020 Process Improvement Workgroup
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Abstract Reviewer, American Academy of Neurology 2020 Annual Meeting 2019
Reviewer, BMJ Case Reports 2019
Grant Reviewer, Dysautonomia International 2019
Abstract Reviewer, American Academy of Neurology 2019 Annual Meeting 2018
Grant Reviewer, Dysautonomia International 2018
Abstract Reviewer, American Academy of Neurology 2018 Annual Meeting 2017
Housestaff Representative, National Capital Consortium Graduate Medical 2012-2013 Education Committee
Member, Academic Hearing Subcommittee, National Capital Consortium 2012-2013
Housestaff Council, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center 2011-2013
Clinical Foundations Course Student Representative, University of Michigan 2005-2007 Medical School
Secretary, Michigan State Medical Society Medical Student Section 2005-2007
Medical School Liaison, Michigan State Medical Society’s Michigan Doctors and 2006 Their Families Make a Difference Day
Educational Activities
See Educator Portfolio
Military Experience & Training
United States Navy Advanced Medical Department Officer Course 2018
United States Navy Intermediate Leadership Course 2018
United States Navy Basic Medical Department Officer Course 2017
Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute Combat Casualty Care Course 2009
Undersea Medicine Clerkship, United States Navy Submarine Atlantic Fleet 2006
Battalion Commanding Officer, Navy ROTC Unit, University of Utah 2004-2005
United States Navy FOREXTRAMID, Italy, ITS Garibaldi (551) 2004
United States Navy Second Class Cruise, USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) 2003
United States Navy CORTRAMID Training 2000
Recent Volunteer & Community Service Appointments
Committee Member, Pack 41, Tidewater Council, Boy Scouts of America 2017-2018
Den Leader, Pack 41, Tidewater Council, Boy Scouts of America 2016-2017
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Publications
Peer-Reviewed
Hadlock GC, Baucum AJ, King JL, Horner KA, Cook GA, Gibb JW, Wilkins DG, Hanson GR, Fleckenstein AE. Mechanisms underlying methamphetamine- induced dopamine transporter complex formation. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2009 Apr;329(1):169-74.
Cook GA, Hawley JS. A review of mild traumatic brain injury diagnostics: Current perspectives, limitations, and emerging technology. Mil Med. 2014 Oct;179(10):1083-9.
Cook GA, Sullivan P, Holmes C, Goldstein DS. Cardiac sympathetic denervation without Lewy bodies in a case of multiple system atrophy. Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 2014 Aug;20(8):926-8
Palma JA, Cook GA, Miglis MG, Loavenbruck A. Emerging subspecialties in neurology: Autonomic disorders. Neurology. 2015 Mar 10;84(10):e73-5
Isonaka R, Holmes C, Cook GA, Sullivan P, Sharabi Y, Goldstein DS. Pure autonomic failure without synucleinopathy. Clinical Autonomic Research. 2017 Apr;27(2):97-101
Isonaka R, Holmes C, Cook GA, Sullivan P, Sharabi Y, Goldstein DS. Is pure autonomic failure a distinct nosologic entity? Clin Auton Res. 2017 Apr;27(2):121-122
Cook GA, Sandroni P. Management of Headache and Chronic Pain in POTS. Auton Neurosci. 2018 Dec;215:37-45
Cook GA. Toenail changes in autonomic neuropathy. Clin Auton Res. 2018 Aug;28(4):437-438
Mitschow CE, Cook GA. Beyond the polygraph: Deception detection and the autonomic nervous system. Fed Pract. 2019 July;36(7):316-321.
Beeler MB, Malone T, Boulter J, Bell RS, Rosner MK, Cook GA. A case of dysautonomia in post-craniectomy syndrome of the trephined. Clin Auton Res 2019 Jun 19. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10286-019-00617-9
Horvat D, Lovell, J, Cook GA. Aseptic meningitis worsening with treatment. Pract Neurol. 2019 Nov/Dec: 71,79-80.
Wade S, Nesti LJ, Miller ME, Villahermosa A, Bresner JS, Reece DE, Cook GA, Souza JM. Managing Complex Peripheral Nerve Injuries within the Military Health System: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Treatment, Education, and Research at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Mil Med. 2019 Nov 30. doi: 10.1093/milmed/usz415.
Book Chapters
Cook GA, Hawley JS. Medical and non-medical management of early Parkinson’s disease. In: Hawley JS, Armstrong MJ, Weiner WJ, eds. Parkinson’s Disease: Improving Patient Care. Oxford University Press. January 2014
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Abstracts and Presentations
Oral Presentations (*see Teaching Portfolio for additional activities)
National/International Meetings
“The Autonomic Nervous System – Overview and Clinical Introduction.” Department of Defense Neurology Lecture Series (webinar). May 13, 2020
“Symptom and Severity Scoring in POTS.” National Institutes of Health Workshop on Postural Tachycardia Syndrome, Bethesda, MD. Jul 29, 2019
“Treating Post-Concussive Dysautonomia.” Dysautonomia International 7th Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Jul 28, 2019
“The Cupboard of Autonomic Disorders: Dishes besides POTS.” Research and Clinical Updates in Postural Tachycardia Syndrome, Philadelphia, PA. Jul 27, 2019
“Exercise Strategies for Dysautonomia.” Dysautonomia International Annual Conference, Nashville, TN. Jun 24, 2018
“Identification of Small Fiber Neuropathy and Adrenal Insufficiency in Chronic Orthostatic Intolerance.” Dysautonomia International Research Symposium, Nashville, TN. Jun 23, 2018
“Postural Tachycardia Syndrome.” Congressional Briefing. Washington, D.C. October 19, 2017
“Pain Management in Dysautonomia.” Autonomic Disorders CME Workshop. Tysons, VA. July 15, 2017
“How to Work with Your Doctor to Optimize Your Treatment.” Dysautonomia International Annual Conference, Tysons, VA. July 16, 2017
“Rare Dysautonomias.” Dysautonomia International Webinar. Feb 28, 2017
“The Mind-Body Connection: Implications in Dysautonomia.” Dysautonomia International Annual Conference, Herndon, VA. Jul 17, 2016
“Concussion & Dysautonomia.” Dysautonomia International Annual Conference, Herndon, VA. Jul 17, 2016
“Concussion and Dysautonomia.” Dysautonomia International Annual Conference, Herndon, VA. Jul 12, 2014
Local/Regional Meetings
“Neuromuscular Emergencies for Pulmonologists.” WRNMMC Department of Pulmonology. Bethesda, MD. May 19, 2020.
“The Neurophysiology of Syncope.” WRNMMC Department of Cardiology. Bethesda, MD. Mar 23, 2020.
“Neuropathies for Psychiatrists.” WRNMMC Department of Psychiatry. Bethesda, MD. Feb 26, 2020.
“Diabetes and the Peripheral Nervous System.” WRNMMC Department of Endocrinology. Bethesda, MD. Feb 7, 2020.
“Pharmacologic Treatment of Dysautonomia.” University of Utah POTS and Beyond Patient and Caregiver Course. Salt Lake City, UT. Sep 21, 2019. Glen A. Cook, May 19, 2020 Page 7 of 9
“Clinical Pearls in the Pharmacologic Treatment of Autonomic Failure and Dysautonomia.” University of Utah POTS and Beyond: Autonomic Disorders for Clinicians. Salt Lake City, UT. Sep 20, 2019.
“Headache and Chronic Pain in Dysautonomia.” University of Utah POTS and Beyond: Autonomic Disorders for Clinicians. Salt Lake City, UT. Sep 20, 2019.
“Rehabilitative Considerations in Autonomic Medicine.” WRNMMC Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Grand Rounds. Bethesda, MD. May 1, 2019
“A Neuroanatomical Approach to Diseases of the Autonomic Nervous System.” University of Utah Department of Neurology Grand Rounds. Salt Lake City, UT. Dec 19, 2018
“Pain Syndromes of the Face and Head.” WRNMMC Orofacial Pain Program. Bethesda, MD. Nov 30, 2018.
“Diabetes-Related Neuropathies.” WRNMMC Department of Endocrinology. Bethesda, MD. Nov 2, 2018.
“Pharmacologic Treatment of POTS.” POTS and Beyond Patient and Caregiver Conference. Salt Lake City, UT. Sep 29, 2018.
“Pain Management in Dysautonomia.” Postural Tachycardia Syndrome and Beyond: Autonomic Disorders for Clinicians. Salt Lake City, UT. Sep 28, 2018.
“Disability in Dysautonomia.” Utah State Disability Determination Services. Salt Lake City, UT. Sep 27, 2018.
“Autonomic Disorders: An Overview for Patients and Families.” Largo Medical Center. Largo, FL. Sep 15, 2018.
“Introduction to Autonomic Disorders in the Clinic.” Florida Osteopathic Medical Association Mid-Year Seminar. Tampa, FL. Sep 15, 2018.
“Clinical Autonomic Disorders.” Largo Medical Center Grand Rounds. Largo, FL. Sep 14, 2018.
“Introduction to the Electrodiagnostic Examination.” Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Jan 19, 2018
“Evaluation of Progressive Small Fiber Neuropathy.” WRNMMC Department of Neurology Chief’s Rounds, Bethesda, MD. Sep 16, 2016.
“Vasovagal Syncope: Why the Neurologist and Neuroscientist Should Be Involved.” Uniformed Services University/WRNMMC Combined Neuroscience Grand Rounds, Bethesda, MD. Feb 5, 2016.
“Pulling the Trigger: Empiric Immunologic Treatment of Presumed Autoimmune Autonomic Neuropathies.” WRNMMC Department of Neurology Grand Rounds, Bethesda, MD. Jun 3, 2015.
“The Automatic Nervous System: An Overview through Clinical Cases.” WRNMMC Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Grand Rounds, Bethesda, MD. May 27, 2015.
“Clinical Disorders of the ANS.” USUHS Neurobiology of Disease course, Bethesda, MD. Feb 5, 2015.
“POTS – Where Does It Come from and What Do I Do About It?” WRNMMC Glen A. Cook, May 19, 2020 Page 8 of 9
Department of Neurology Grand Rounds, Bethesda, MD. May 14, 2014.
“Autoimmune Autonomic Ganglionopathy – A Case of Partial Response to Treatment.” NINDS Grand Rounds Case Presentation, Bethesda, MD. Jan 7, 2014.
“Beyond Subjective: Biomarker Use in the Diagnosis and Management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury.” WRNMMC Department of Neurology Grand Rounds, Bethesda, MD. Feb 27, 2013.
“Reactive Oxygen Species and Dopamine Transporter Oligomerization,” University of Utah Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium, August 13, 2004.
Posters
Wade S, Nesti LJ, Miller ME, Villahermosa A, Bresner JS, Reece DE, Cook GA, Souza JM. Managing Complex Peripheral Nerve Injuries within the Military Health System: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Treatment, Education, and Research at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons 61st Annual Meeting, Dec 2019 (#226)
Beeler MB, Malone T , Boulter J. Bell RS, Rosner MK, Cook GA. A Case of Dysautonomia in Post-Craniectomy Syndrome of the Trephined. WRNMMC Research Competition, Apr 2019
Cook GA. Small Fiber Neuropathies and Related Autoimmunity in Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. American Autonomic Society Annual Meeting, Oct 2018 (#4477)
Cook GA, Bogacki A, Williams E. Healthcare Related Costs of Autonomic Disorders in MHS Beneficiaries. American Autonomic Society Annual Meeting, Oct 2018 (#4557)
Cook GA, Crimmins M, Turner C. Small Fiber Neuropathy and Multiple Endocrinopathies with COX6A1 Gene Deletion. American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting, Apr 2018 (P2.113)
Bogacki A, Williams E, Cook GA. Healthcare Related Costs of Autonomic Disorders in MHS Beneficiaries. American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting, Apr 2018 (P2.117)
Cook GA, Shibley C, Williams E. Prevalence and Incidence Rates of Autonomic Disorders among U.S. Military Healthcare System Beneficiaries Never Diagnosed with Diabetes. American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting, Apr 2018 (P1.343)
Bogacki A, Williams E, Cook GA. Epidemiology and Healthcare-related Costs of Degenerative Conditions of the Basal Ganglia amongst U.S. Military Healthcare System Beneficiaries. 6th International MSA Congress, Mar 2018 (#44)
Williams E, Bogacki A, Cook GA. Frequency of Autonomic Testing Procedure Performance amongst U.S. Military Healthcare System Beneficiaries Diagnosed with Degenerative Conditions of the Basal Ganglia. 6th International MSA Congress, Mar 2018 (#45)
Cook GA, Ma Y. Toenail changes in autonomic neuropathy. American Autonomic Society Annual Meeting, Nov 2017 (#16)
Cook GA, Shibley CA, Williams E. Prevalence and incidence rates of autonomic disorders among U.S. Military Healthcare System beneficiaries Glen A. Cook, May 19, 2020 Page 9 of 9 never diagnosed with diabetes. American Autonomic Society Annual Meeting, Nov 2017 (#62)
Cook GA, Tagg TT. Idiopathic intracranial hypotension and autonomic neuropathy as the heralding manifestations of neuro-Behcet’s. American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting, Apr 2017 (#P5.312)
Kean W, O’Sullivan S, Cook GA. Dermatomyositis plus seronegative Lambert- Eaton myasthenic syndrome. American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting, Apr 2017 (#P2.117)
Cook GA. Autonomic neuropathy in adult Still’s disease. American Autonomic Society Annual Meeting, Nov 2016 (#71)
Cook GA. Autonomic disorders in a tertiary military referral clinic. American Autonomic Society Annual Meeting, Nov 2016 (#72)
Cook GA, Landau ME. Empiric treatment of suspected autoimmune autonomic neuropathies. American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting, Apr 2016 (#P5.110)
Cook GA, Sullivan P, Holmes DS, Goldstein DS. Sweating and sympathoadrenal imbalance precede tilt-induced neurally mediated hypotension. International Society of Autonomic Neuroscience Meeting, Sep 2015 (#10.8)
Cook GA, Sullivan P, Holmes DS, Goldstein DS. Reversal of orthostatic hypotension and sympathoadrenal imbalance in a case of Chiari I malformation. American Autonomic Society 25th International Symposium on the Autonomic Nervous System, Nov 2014 (LB)
Cook GA, Sullivan P, Holmes DS, Goldstein DS. Cardiac sympathetic denervation without Lewy bodies in a case of multiple system atrophy. American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting, Apr 2014 (#P1.090)
Cook GA, Sullivan P, Holmes DS, Goldstein DS. Cardiac sympathetic denervation without Lewy bodies in a case of multiple system atrophy. American Autonomic Society 24th International Symposium on the Autonomic Nervous System, Oct 2013 (LB#4)
Powell T, Cook GA, Hawley JS, Theeler B. Neurologic and neuroimaging abnormalities of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in adult patients. Histiocyte Society 29th Annual Meeting, Oct 2013.
Truong JG, Greene MT, Cook GA, Hanson GR, Fleckenstein AE. Apomorphine increases vesicular dopamine uptake and redistributes vesicular monoamine transporter-2 proteins. Experimental Biology, 2004, Washington DC. (#162.4)
Fleckenstein AE, Adair BP, Baucum AJ, Birdsall E, Brown JM, Cook GA, Hanson JE, Horton DJ, Johnson-Davis KL, Metzger RR, Riddle EL, Sandoval V, Truong JT, Weston R, Rau KS, Gibb JW, Hanson GR. Methamphetamine and methylenedioxymethamphetamine differentially alter vesicular monoamine transporter-2 and plasmalemmal dopamine transporter function: Implications for neurotoxicity. American College for Neuropsychopharmacology. 2003 (#118)