Department News
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Cohen Lab awarded three grants to study rare neurodegenerative diseases
Todd J. Cohen, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology, and his research lab have recently received three separate foundation grants for a total of $460,000 over three years.
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When Stroke Strikes – Conference
Join experts from the UNC Comprehensive Stroke Center on September 7 for a new educational program for nurses and other healthcare providers who want to learn the latest advances in caring for stroke patients. The UNC Comprehensive Stroke Center is … Continued
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Seeking Applications: Chair, Department of Neurology
The UNC School of Medicine seeks a qualified academic leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Neurology.
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Six UNC Health Care Hospitals Recognized by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for High Quality Stroke Care
American Heart Association Award Recognizes UNC Health Care’s Commitment to Quality Stroke Care CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – June 6, 2018 – UNC Health Care is pleased to announce that five of its hospitals – Nash UNC Health Care, Pardee UNC Health Care, … Continued
Department Events
Video: Implant offers options, normalcy for epilepsy patients
There are many people who deal with the minute-by-minute fear that they will lose control and experience an epileptic seizure, as between 2 and 3 million people in the United States have Epilepsy. Medication works for most people, while brain surgery is the answer for others, but a special brain implant may help those who have run out of options.
Each year, U.S. News & World Report recognizes the very best clinical specialty departments in America. This year, the publication recognized the Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery as high performing nationally. In addition, the UNC Children’s Hospital was named to its list of “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals.”