Dr. Robert Fox, MD is a neurologist at the Cleveland Clinic, with appointments in the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas and the Department of Neurology, the Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis. He serves as Vice Chair of Research for the Neurological Institute, Interim Director of Research at the Lou Ruvo Center in Las Vegas and co-Director of the CNTN COBRE.
He received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University, neurology residency training at the University of Pennsylvania, multiple sclerosis fellowship training at Cleveland Clinic, and a master's degree in Clinical Research from Case Western Reserve University.
Dr. Fox has over 25 years of experience in clinical and translational research, initially focused on multiple sclerosis (MS) and now encompassing a wider range of neurodegenerative disorders. He has served on steering committees for more than 25 clinical trials, from early-phase safety studies to late-phase efficacy trials.
He is currently a multiple Principal Investigator (mPI) on an NIH-NIA R61/R33 grant and the Principal Investigator (PI) for a $1.25 million grant from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. As a research leader, he successfully expanded the Neurological Institute's research program from $15 million in 2014 to $62 million in 2024. He also served as the final PI for the Nevada Exploratory Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (NVeADRC).
Dr. Fox brings deep experience in managing complex research programs, building multidisciplinary teams, and advancing innovative clinical trials to improve neurological care.