December 15, 2022

Dr. Stephen Goutman featured with Zac Brown Band's John Driskell Hopkins on Brain & Life Podcast

The American Academy of Neurology's (AAN) podcast features John Driskell Hopkins, musician and founding member of the Zac Brown Band who was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) last year. Dr. Stephen Goutman then discusses the complexities of an ALS diagnosis, future treatment, and research initiatives.

From the Brain & Life website

Hop on a Cure for ALS with John Driskell Hopkins

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Photo courtesy of John Driskell Hopkins

"In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with John Driskell Hopkins, musician and founding member of the Zac Brown Band. John shares his story of being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2021 and what he is doing to spread awareness about this rare disease. Next, Dr. Correa talks with Dr. Stephen Goutman, a neurologist and associate professor in the Department of Neurology and Director of the Pranger ALS Clinic and ALS Center of Excellence at Michigan Medicine. Dr. Goutman discusses the complexities of an ALS diagnosis, future treatment, and research initiatives.

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Dr. Stephen Goutman

"A special thank you to John Driskell Hopkins for permission to feature the title track “Daylight” from his album in this week’s episode. Available on Spotify and Soundcloud."

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Stephen Goutman, MD, MS

Director, Pranger ALS Clinic
Associate Director, ALS Center of Excellence
Associate Professor of Neurology
Department of Neurology
BSRB
Ann Arbor MI 48109-2200
Pathogenesis and Clinical Care for ALS