Evidence-Based Migraine Management

Dr. Addie Peretz, serving as Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology & Neurological Sciences at Stanford University, has established herself as a leading authority in headache and facial pain treatment. Following her medical education at New York University School of Medicine and internship at Georgetown Medical Center, she completed both her neurology residency and specialized fellowship in Headache and Facial Pain at Stanford University, where she now combines clinical excellence with groundbreaking research. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of neurological conditions, including occipital neuralgia, trigeminal neuralgia, and specialized nerve block procedures, while maintaining an active role in clinical trials for innovative headache treatments. As a dedicated educator, her teaching excellence has been recognized with the Robert S. Fisher Teaching Award for her outstanding contributions to neurology resident education at Stanford. Her research initiatives focus on understanding the biological mechanisms of migraine and chronic daily headaches, contributing significantly to the field through studies on epidural patching outcomes and cerebrospinal fluid leak treatments. With over a decade of experience in the medical field, Dr. Peretz continues to advance headache medicine through her clinical practice at Stanford Hospital, where she combines patient care with research to develop more effective treatment approaches for complex neurological conditions.

Dr. Robert P. Cowan serves as Clinical Professor in Stanford University's Department of Neurology & Neurological Sciences and holds a courtesy appointment in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative & Pain Medicine. As Director of Headache Research and holder of the Betty Higgins Family Foundation Directorship in Headache Research, he brings over 30 years of expertise in diagnosing and treating headache syndromes. After completing his medical education at USC's Keck School of Medicine and residency at LAC/USC Medical Center, he established himself as a leading figure in headache medicine, founding headache programs at both USC and Stanford. His distinguished career includes serving as past president of the Headache Cooperative of the Pacific and holding multiple board positions with organizations like the Alliance for Headache Diseases Advocacy. Dr. Cowan's research focuses on understanding chronic daily headache mechanisms, supported by grants from the NIH and various foundations. He has authored over 200 publications, including the book "The Keeler Migraine Method," and regularly appears in major media outlets from the New York Times to network television. As an educator and mentor at Stanford's School of Medicine and the Center for Innovation in Global Health, he continues to shape the future of headache medicine while maintaining board certifications in neurology, pain medicine, and headache medicine.

Dr. Rebecca Miller-Kuhlmann serves as Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology & Neurological Sciences at Stanford University, bringing a unique blend of clinical expertise and educational leadership to her role. After earning her MD from UCSF School of Medicine and completing her residency and fellowship training at Stanford University, she has established herself as a board-certified expert in both Neurology and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Her comprehensive clinical focus spans movement disorders, memory/cognitive disorders, neuromuscular medicine, and therapeutic applications of botulinum toxin, with additional expertise in headache, epilepsy, and neuroimmunology. Drawing from her background as a public school teacher in Oakland, CA, she has become a pivotal figure in medical education at Stanford, where she currently directs the Science of Medicine course series for first and second-year medical students, covering physiology and pathology across organ systems. As Assistant Dean for Preclerkship Education and associate director of the neurology residency communication coaching program, she continues to shape medical education while maintaining an active clinical practice. Her dedication to education has earned her numerous accolades, including the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Award for Excellence in Preclinical Teaching, and she currently teaches multiple courses including Science of Medicine I, II-A, II-B, III-A, and III-B throughout the academic year.

Dr. Yohannes W. Woldeamanuel currently serves as Assistant Professor of Neurology at Mayo Clinic, following his significant tenure at Stanford University where he made substantial contributions to headache medicine research. After earning his MD from Addis Abäba University Medical Faculty, he built a diverse international career combining clinical practice, research, and education. His expertise spans headache medicine, neuroinfectious diseases, and neuroepidemiology, developed through fellowships at prestigious institutions including Karolinska Institutet, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, University of Heidelberg, and Imperial College London. At Stanford's Headache Program, he led groundbreaking research in deep phenotyping of headache disorders and pioneered proteomic biomarker studies for migraine diagnosis and treatment. His recent work includes leading clinical trials on personalized circadian approaches to treatment and conducting comprehensive proteomics research that identified novel biomarkers for migraine classification. Through his role at Stanford's Center for Innovation in Global Health and his current position at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Woldeamanuel continues to advance the field of neurology through innovative research methodologies and clinical applications, particularly in understanding the complex mechanisms of chronic migraine and developing personalized treatment approaches