Dr. Andrew C. Charles
Dr. Andrew C. Charles is a Professor of Neurology at UCLA, holding the Meyer and Renee Luskin Chair in Migraine and Headache Studies. His research activities focus on mechanisms and functions of astrocyte calcium signaling, glial cell signaling in central nervous system injury, and the study of migraine and headache disorders. Dr. Charles has conducted various clinical trials and published numerous articles on topics such as the role of calcitonin gene-related peptide in migraine therapy, the effects of chronic caffeine on brain blood flow, and the pathophysiology of migraine attacks. His work sheds light on the underlying mechanisms of migraine and headache disorders, contributing to advancements in understanding and treating these conditions.