Dr. Brenda L. Deliz Roldán
Contact Info
Education
INTERNSHIP: University District Hospital, Medical Center, 2000-01
RESIDENCY: Neurology, University District Hospital, Medical Center, 2001-04
FELLOWSHIP: Neuromuscular Diseases University District Hospital, Medical Center, 2004-05
SPECIALTY: Neurology
SUBSPECIALTY: Neuromuscular Diseases
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
Assistant Professor, UPR School of Medicine, 2005
RESEARCH EXPERIENCES
The purpose of this study is to determine if insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) slows the progressive weakness in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients.
Role: Puerto Rico Site Co-Investigator Dates: 2005-2008 Study status: Completed
PI170503: Clinical Trial of Coenzyme QIO and Prednisone in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
This study will help determine if CoQ10 and prednisone, alone and as a combination decrease the decline in cardiopulmonary and skeletal muscle function that occurs in the wheelchair confined phase of DMD. Role: Puerto Rico Site Co-Investigator Dates: 2005-2009 Study status: Closed
Neuropsychological Performance, Biochemical and Microstructural Changes at Early Stages of Multiple Sclerosis
The purpose of the study is to determine if there is a correlation among Cognitive function with newer neuro-imaging Techniques (MRS) that could help to detect changes at an earlier phase. Role: Co- Investigator Study Dates: 2006-2010 Study status: Completed
UCD0305: Longitudinal Study of the Relationship between Impairment, Activity Limitation, Participation and
Quality of Life in Persons with Confirmed Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
The primary goal of this study is to establish the largest long-term assessment of people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) between the ages of 2 and 30 years.
Role: Puerto Rico Site Co-investigator Date 2008-Present Study status: Active
Seroprevalence of NMO/AQP4-lgG in a Puerto Rican patient cohort with inflammatory CNS disorders: a Mayo Ethiopian collaborative study
This study will help to determine if NMO/AQP4 lgG is present in serum of patients with inflammatory disease other than in patients with Neuromyelitis Optica.
Role: Puerto Rico Site Co-investigator Dates: 2009- Present Study status: Active
Neuropsychiatric Manifestations in a cohort of Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
The study will aim to assess the presence of neuropsychiatric symptoms as depression, anxiety, and fatigue in a group of patients with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis in the Multiple Sclerosis Clinics. A correlation between these symptoms with the level of the disability of the patient will also be studied. Role: Co- Investigator Dates: 2010-2011 Study Status: Completed
The Impact of Fatigue and Depression on Cognitive Functioning in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis- A Pilot
Study Neuropsychiatric Manifestations in a cohort of Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
Role: Co- Investigator Dates: 2012-Present
Study Status: Active
PUBLICATIONS
San Miguel, L.s., Deliz, B., Trefz, K. (2011). Multiple Sclerosis. C. Noogle , R. Dean (Eds.), The Encyclopedia of Neuropsychological Disorders (pp. 487-499). New York: Springer Publishing.
Otero, M. , Bosques, M., Soto, R., Deliz, B., Bertran, J., Vargas, P. (2011). Tetanus is still present in the
21 st century: Case report and review of literature. Publication from Puerto Rican Medical Association, 41 47,
Pegoraro, E., Hoffman, E.P., Piva, L., Gavassini, B., CINRG group- Deliz, B., et al.(201 1). SPP 1 genotype is determinant of disease severity in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Neurology, 76, 219-225.
San Miguel, L. , Deliz, B. (2010). Clinical and Neuropsychological Symptoms in Multiple Sclerosis. Puerto Rican Journal of Neurosciences, 7(1), 17-32.
Vazquez, Y. , Deliz, B., Gonzalez, N., Carlo, J. Mitochondrial Gastrointestinal Encephalomyopathy (MNGIE) without Gastrointestinal Manifestations: a case report. MDA Clinical Conference 2012. March 7.
(Abstract)
Vazquez, Y., Deliz, B. , Gonzalez, N., Carlo, J. , et al. Optimizing Referrals to Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinics through an Educational Program for Primary Care Physicians. MDA Clinical Conference 2012. March 7. (Abstract)
Deliz, B. , Schenk, C., San Miguel, L. , Alfonso, G.,et al. Neuropsychological Performance and Biochemical
MRS changes in as and RRMS. Neurology 1): POI .227. (Abstract)
Vazquez, Y., Deliz, B. , Pardo,S., Alfonso, G. Distinct Mutations of SGCA and CAPN3 of Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy within the same Puerto Rican Family. Muscle and Nerve 2011; 44(4):623. (Abstract)
Vazquez, Y., Luciano, C., Deliz, B., Carlo, J., Alfonso, G., et al. Distal and Proximal Thermal and Pain Perception in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Sensory Neuropathy. Muscle and Nerve 2011; 44(4):694 (Abstract)