Naismith Lab
Robert T. Naismith, MD
Robert Naismith focuses on enhancing imaging techniques to improve prognosis and care for individuals with multiple sclerosis. His current research centers on MR diffusion tensor imaging as a surrogate marker for axonal loss.
This includes studies involving:
- The optic nerves
- The brain
- The spinal cord
These studies emphasize patient-relevant measurements and outcomes, aiming to translate findings into practical clinical applications.
Principal investigator
Recent publications
- Safety and efficacy of opicinumab in participants with relapsing multiple sclerosis (AFFINITY Part 1): A randomized, controlled, phase 2 trialCalabresi, P. A., Giovannoni, G., Hartung, H. P., Naismith, R. T., Fox, R. J., Sormani, M. P., Arnold, D. L., Kappos, L., Valis, M., Newsome, S. D., Belkin, M. I., Bartholomé, E., Riester, K., Javor, A., Lyons, J., Bradley, D. P., Fisher, E., Tagge, I., Naylor, M. L. & Belachew, S. & 4 others, Deykin, A., Franchimont, N., Zhu, B. & Cheng, W., Jan 2026, In: Multiple Sclerosis Journal. 32, 1, p. 107-120 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article […]
- Retrospective OCT Analysis of Sphingosine-1-Phosphate Modulator Fingolimod in Multiple SclerosisWang, W. X., Rossmiller, H., Getahun, H., Santoki, A., Perantie, D. C., Naismith, R. T. & Apte, R. S., Nov 1 2025, In: Ophthalmology Science. 5, 6, 100893.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Claustrum Volume Is Reduced in Multiple Sclerosis and Predicts DisabilityShelley, N., Judge, B., Yablonskiy, D. A., Naismith, R. T., Brier, M. R. & Cross, A. H., Jun 2025, In: Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology. 12, 6, p. 1100-1108 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Increased White Matter Aerobic Glycolysis in Multiple SclerosisBrier, M. R., Judge, B., Ying, C., Salter, A., An, H., Patel, A., Wang, Q., Wang, Y., Cross, A. H., Naismith, R. T., Benzinger, T. L. S. & Goyal, M. S., Apr 2025, In: Annals of neurology. 97, 4, p. 766-778 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Real world experience with cladribine tablets for multiple sclerosis at four academic multiple sclerosis centersConway, D. S., Nicholas, J. A., Thompson, N. R., Mowry, E. M. & Naismith, R. T., Feb 2025, In: Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders. 94, 106272.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review