Author Archives: Lindsey Womack

On Friday, October 18, 2024, Dr. James F. Howard, Jr., M.D., FAAN was recognized as a recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Academic Achievement Award by the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine Alumni Association. The Distinguished Academic Achievement Award is presented to alumni in recognition of outstanding scientific or...

On October 15, 2024, the UNC Neurology Epilepsy Team gathered together at the October Ammon’s Horn dinner to showcase the division’s faculty and passion for epilepsy surgery. Drs. Yang and Waters shared how we can overcome barriers in epilepsy surgery for both children and adult patients. Dr. Wabulya demonstrated where...

“The research was personal as it was carried out in honor of my mother-in-law, Rifke Krummel, and my close friend and fellow neuro-oncologist Tara Benkers.” – Dr. Soma Sengupta

During National APP Week (September 22-29) the UNC APP Center hosted a gathering and dinner to celebrate all of the amazing APPs employed across UNC! During this event each year they announce the nominations and winners of the APP Excellence Awards. These awards currently recognize excellence in clinical practice, teaching, leadership,...

In May 2022, Yael Shiloh-Malawsky, MD, a neurologist at the UNC School of Medicine, met two new patients combatting a rare and fatal neurodegenerative disorder called Batten disease. With help from UNC, the twin girls were able to get personalized treatment from bench to bedside in record time.

UNC Health and Neurology mourns the loss of Carey Dean Debnam, affectionately known as Dean, a remarkable individual who left an indelible mark on our healthcare community both as a patient and through his philanthropic efforts. Dean, 70, passed away peacefully at his home in Raleigh, N.C., on Sept. 12,...

A new commentary article by Santiago Uribe-Cano, PhD candidate, and Andreas H. Kottmann, PhD, Medical Associate Professor at CUNY School of Medicine, describe how recent findings by Dr. Khan and colleagues provide key insights into Parkinson’s Disease (PD) pathogenesis. “The primary cilium of cholinergic  neurons may be a linchpin in...

On August 17th, the adult and pediatric epilepsy teams came together for a much-anticipated team-building event, made possible by the wellness grant, which funded an exciting escape room experience. For many of the team members, this was their first escape room adventure, but the enthusiasm was palpable as everyone geared...

We are excited to announce that Wesley Parker, MSN, AG-ACNP has accepted the role of APP Supervisor for the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit effective September 29, 2024. Wesley graduated with his BSN from the University of South Alabama in 2014. He immediately began working in the University Hospital’s Surgical Trauma Intensive Care...

Neurology is please to announce Joanna Tallon’s promotion to APP (Advanced Practice Provider) for CICU, MICU, & NSICU! Joanna has been a member of the Neurocritical Care team since 2010 where her passion for complex patient care and a supportive team environment has flourished. Over the years, Joanna took on...