Advanced in Collagen VI-Related Myopathy

Dr. Nizar S. Chahin

Neurology
OHSU
University Professional Services
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
Portland, OR 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Advanced in Collagen VI-Related Myopathy
OHSU
University Professional Services
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
Portland, OR 
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Overview

Nizar Chahin is a Neurologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Chahin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collagen VI-Related Myopathy. His top areas of expertise are Inclusion Body Myositis, Myasthenia Gravis, Nemaline Myopathy, and Lambert-Eaton Syndrome. Dr. Chahin is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in OR
Hospital Affiliations
Ohsu Hospital And Clinics
Adventist Health Portland
Salem Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

UNIVERSITY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239
Call: 503-494-8311

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


2 Clinical Trials

Autologous T-Cells Expressing A Chimeric Antigen Receptor Directed To B-Cell Maturation Antigen (BCMA) In Patients With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
Autologous T-Cells Expressing A Chimeric Antigen Receptor Directed To B-Cell Maturation Antigen (BCMA) In Patients With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: May 28, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Descartes-08
Study Phase: Phase 2
Influence of NT5c1A Antibodies on Disease Progression, Clinical Phenotype and Blood and Muscle Biomarkers in Sporadic Inclusion Body Myositis - A Prospective Evaluation (INSPIRE-IBM Study)
Influence of NT5c1A Antibodies on Disease Progression, Clinical Phenotype and Blood and Muscle Biomarkers in Sporadic Inclusion Body Myositis - A Prospective Evaluation (INSPIRE-IBM Study)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 09, 2024
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26 Total Publications

Durability of Response to B-Cell Maturation Antigen-Directed mRNA Cell Therapy in Myasthenia Gravis.
Durability of Response to B-Cell Maturation Antigen-Directed mRNA Cell Therapy in Myasthenia Gravis.
Journal: Annals of clinical and translational neurology
Published: July 05, 2025
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    • Accessory Deep Peroneal Nerve
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