Mark Gutkin

Mark Gutkin is a prominent neurologist and the head of the Nerve-Muscle Unit and ALS Clinic at Hadassah Medical Center in Israel. He has conducted significant research on the links between military service and the risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), revealing that individuals who served in combat roles in the Israel Defense Forces are at a notably higher risk for this neurodegenerative disease. His work aims to better understand the factors contributing to ALS, particularly focusing on the unique context of compulsory military service in Israel.