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New Neurology Department Associate Chair of Administration Announced

December 2, 2022

Gillian (Jill) Watson, MHA has accepted the role of Associate Chair of Administration for the Department of Neurology, effective January 9, 2023. Jill currently serves as the Associate Chief for Administration for the divisions of Hospital Medicine and Geriatrics in the Department of Medicine at UNC – Chapel Hill. She has extensive experience in diverse … Continued

Congratulations Dr. Heidi Roth on Promotion to Clinical Professor

November 4, 2022

Dr. Roth earned her B.A. degree in Biology from Harvard in 1987, a Doctor of Medicine from the Harvard Medical School – Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1993, and completed her residency in Neurology at the Harvard-Longwood Neurology Program in 1997. She became an Assistant Professor of Neurology in 2002 and advanced to Associate Professor in 2011. … Continued

Brain Health: “The operating system for a happy, healthy, joyful life”

October 12, 2022

This article was originally published by The Pilot.com on October 4, 2022.  The importance of heart health has long been promoted, but brain health is just as crucial for our ability to think, act and live well. Brain health is a critical piece of your overall health. Brain health is about reducing risk factors, keeping … Continued

Dr. Yen-Yu Ian Shih announced as Neurology’s Vice Chair for Research

August 12, 2022

UNC Neurology is excited to announce Dr. Yen-Yu Ian Shih as its next Vice Chair for Research. Dr. Shih has over 10 years of research experience at UNC Neurology, joining the faculty in 2012 and appointed Associate Professor in 2017. Along with his position in Neurology, Dr. Shih has also served as Associate Director of … Continued