Alan Emery
Alan Emery
Alan Emery (pronounced: Al-an Em-er-y) is a renowned medical geneticist and neuromuscular disease specialist. He is best known for his work on Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy, a condition named after him and his colleague, Fritz E. Dreifuss.
Etymology
The name "Alan Emery" is of English origin. "Alan" is a Celtic name meaning "handsome", while "Emery" is an Old English surname derived from the given name "Emmerich", which means "industrious leader".
Biography
Alan Emery was born in the United Kingdom. He studied medicine at the University of Oxford, where he developed an interest in genetics and neurology. His research on neuromuscular diseases, particularly Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy, has made significant contributions to the field of medical genetics.
Related Terms
- Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy: A genetic disorder that primarily affects skeletal muscles and the heart. It is characterized by muscle weakness and wasting, joint contractures, and heart problems.
- Medical genetics: The branch of medicine that involves the diagnosis and management of hereditary disorders.
- Neuromuscular disease: A broad term that encompasses many diseases and ailments that impair the functioning of the muscles, either directly, being pathologies of the voluntary muscle, or indirectly, being pathologies of nerves or neuromuscular junctions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Alan Emery
- Wikipedia's article - Alan Emery
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