2021 Highlights

Despite COVID-19, 2021 was a busy year for the department. Here are some of our accomplishments:

• Added 10 new faculty members and 2 APPs

• Launched two new divisions – Neuro-oncology and Precision Neurology / Neurogenetics

• Relocated the Adult Neurology Clinic to a new space in Meadowmont

• Published research on over 20 neurological diseases

• Received over 30 awards and honors by our faculty, staff and residents

• Faculty, residents and staff gave over 65 oral and posters presentations

• Promoted 5 faculty members

• Launched the NIH-funded Duke-UNC Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center

• Received “High Performing” recognition for the Comprehensive Stroke Center. In addition, the center was re-certified by the Joint Commission.

• Received designation from GBS\CIDP Foundation as a Center of Excellence for Guillain-Barre syndrome and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy

• Formed the UNC Epilepsy Neurogenetics Initiative

• Formed a pediatric clinic for Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders

• Began offering ambulatory e-consults to referring providers