Dr. Blitshteyn, as a clinical neurology expert, opined that A.M. developed autoimmune limbic encephalitis ("ALE") due to the HPV vaccine.
Dr. Blitshteyn is a board certified neurologist and assistant clinical professor of neurology at the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Pet. Ex. 26. In this role, Dr. Blitshteyn educates medical students and residents about basic neurology principles and supervises their research projects. Id. In addition to teaching medical students and residents, Dr. Blitshteyn also has clinical responsibilities as the director and founder of Amherst Neurology Practice, where she treats adolescents and adults with neurological conditions. Id.
Dr. Blitshteyn has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals and has ongoing editorial responsibilities as an ad hoc reviewer and contributing editor for several medical neurology journals, including the European Journal of Neurology. Id. Additionally, Dr. Blitshteyn has been invited to make numerous presentations to her colleagues in the field of neurology. Id. Dr. Blitshteyn earned her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at State University of New York at Buffalo, graduating as the valedictorian of her class. She received her M.D. from the State University of New York School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, where she also completed her internship year in Internal Medicine. Id. Subsequently, she completed her Neurology Residency at the Mayo Clinic, School of Graduate Medical Education. Id.; Tr. at 8.