Kenneth Mack

Professor Kenneth J. Mack, MD, PhD, is a leading expert in pediatric neurology, serving as Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota. He specializes in chronic headaches in children, focusing on the transformation of episodic headaches into chronic conditions and refining treatment strategies for pediatric headache disorders.

Dr. Mack earned his MD and PhD degrees from the University of Illinois, Urbana, followed by training in Pediatrics and Child Neurology at Washington University in St. Louis. His research explores neurological mechanisms underlying chronic headaches, contributing to advancements in pediatric pain management and neurology.

Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Mack has held leadership positions in the International Child Neurology Association, the American Headache Society, and the Child Neurology Society of the United States. His contributions to neurological research and advocacy have shaped best practices in pediatric headache treatment.

He is actively involved in academic publishing, serving on the editorial board of Neurology, as Associate Editor for the Journal of Child Neurology, and as a board member for Brain and Development. His publications provide critical insights into pediatric headache disorders, ensuring that neurologists and pediatricians follow evidence-based approaches

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