Author Archives: Lindsey Womack

The UNC Department of Neurology brought together researchers, clinicians, trainees, and community members for Neurology Day 2026, a signature annual event celebrating the scope and impact of neurological research across the department. Held on May 14, 2026, the event highlighted clinical and basic science research as well as showcased neurology...

Deanna Saylor, MD, MHS, has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the American Neurological Association’s (ANA) Derek Denny-Brown Young Neurological Scholar Award – Physician-Scientist Clinical, a national honor recognizing outstanding clinical research by early-career neurologists. The Derek Denny-Brown Award is presented annually to physician-scientists whose work demonstrates exceptional promise...

Researchers in the Department of Neurology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, including Drs. Tatiana Shnitko, Alex Lin, and Ian Shih, recently shared their views in Nature Neuroscience through an article titled “Parsing autism spectrum heterogeneity through fMRI.” Autism is known for its wide range of clinical...

The Department of Neurology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Monica M. Diaz, MD, MS, to Associate Professor of Neurology. Dr. Diaz has been a valued member of the UNC faculty since 2020, serving as a tenure-track Assistant Professor....

A major advancement in the treatment of generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) is expanding options for patients worldwide, supported by the leadership of UNC Neurology’s Dr. James F. Howard Jr. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved an expanded indication for efgartigimod (VYVGART®), making it available to all adult patients...

UNC and NC State researchers are advancing translational neuroscience with open-source focused ultrasound—supporting precise, noninvasive studies of brain function and disease.

Sonya Lester, RN, has been named the 2026 Nurse Manager of the Year, recognizing her outstanding leadership and dedication to patient care and team support. Known for her hands-on approach, Lester consistently steps into clinical roles when needed, remains accessible to her team, and fosters an environment where feedback is...

The Department of Neurology is proud to celebrate national recognition from the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) honoring both a faculty leader and a rising physician‑scientist. Dr. Monica Diaz has been named a recipient of the AAN Health Equity Award, a prestigious national honor recognizing her sustained leadership and impact...

UNC Neurology is proud to celebrate Natalia Adamson, MS, RD, LDN, ALS dietitian, who has been honored with the 2026 UNC Outpatient Nutrition Award for Excellence in Nutrition Intervention Monitoring. This recognition highlights Adamson’s exceptional commitment to delivering highly individualized, evidence-based nutrition care that aligns with complex medical goals and...

Dr. Hannah Noah speaks with UNC Health Talk to shed light on monoclonal antibodies and their use in slowing down Alzheimer’s Disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating illness that, for decades, didn’t have any effective treatment. Now, there is new hope thanks to the use of monoclonal antibodies that have...