Dr. Barohn's present research focuses on myopathies (such as polymyositis and muscular dystrophy), motor neuron diseases like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), peripheral neuropathies, and myasthenia gravis.

He is the author of more than 200 journal publications and more than 50 book chapters on various aspects of neuromuscular disease. He has served on the editorial board for Neurology and is the Associate Editor of the Journal of Clinical Neuromuscular Disorders. Dr. Barohn was the founding chair of the Section of Neuromuscular Disease in the American Academy of Neurology.