Columbia University

Dr. Julian Agin-Liebes is an assistant professor of neurology in the Movement Disorders division. Dr. Agin-Liebes completed his medical degree at the Medical School for International Health at Ben Gurion University in Israel. He completed his internship in Internal Medicine followed by his residency in Neurology at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and served as chief resident in his final year. He completed his fellowship in movement disorders at Columbia University Medical Center. He conducts research into the pathophysiology of Parkinson’s disease with a focus on genetics and biomarkers and is involved in clinical trials for Parkinson’s disease. He is also the director of the Parkinson’s Foundation Brain Bank.

Caitlin is a Licensed Master Social Worker and graduate of Columbia University School of Social Work. She is joining us from a social work position at a not-for-profit law firm, The Children’s Law Center, where she worked with attorneys who represented children in Brooklyn Family Court. While there, Caitlin provided social work support in the form of conducting comprehensive assessments regarding safety, mental health, education, and service needs. She connected children and families to all appropriate services and was a staunch advocate for client and family needs. Caitlin also has work experience in systems such as foster care and adoption agencies, New York Presbyterian’s Child Advocacy Center, and government organizations such as the Administration for Children’s Services.