Mai Abuzant, MD
Neurologist
I hope to create an effective system in my home country that strengthens brain health across the population while improving care and support for people living with dementia.
Current Work
Mai is a clinical neurologist providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care, including diagnosis, treatment, and long-term neurological follow-up. Her research focuses on small fiber neuropathy and neuromuscular disorders.
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David Eagleman
Words of Strength
Analytical, detail oriented, consistent with my goals
Vision
Mai believes in creating an effective system that promotes lifelong brain health through public education and prevention, while strengthening healthcare services to ensure timely diagnosis and comprehensive care for people living with dementia and their families.
Strategy
Mai works to build a stronger foundation for brain health awareness by evaluating people with dementia and educating their families about the condition, its risk factors, and practical strategies to improve quality of life.
Impact
Mai hopes to help create an effective system in her home country that strengthens brain health across the population while improving care and support for people living with dementia.
Motivation
Mai is motivated by the challenges in her region, where dementia remains underdiagnosed and poorly understood and awareness of brain health and risk factors is limited. She aims to bridge these gaps through clinical care and family education, improving recognition, prevention, and long-term support.
Education & Experience
Mai Abuzant earned her medical degree from An-Najah National University in the West Bank, followed by a neurology residency at Rambam Health Care Campus in Israel. She later moved to Germany to pursue clinical research before returning to her hometown, where she now works as a neurologist at An-Najah University Hospital and other medical centers.
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