Author Archives: Lindsey Womack

The purpose of this research study is to learn if and how non-invasive brain stimulation influences motivation problems in Parkinson’s disease. Men and women aged 55-80 years with Parkinson’s disease for at least 5 years can join the study. There are three study visits. Participation will involve answering questions, doing...

A Phase 3, Single-Arm, Multicenter, Open-label Extension of Study ARGX-113-2007 to Investigate the Long-term Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Efgartigimod PH20 SC in Participants Aged 18 Years and Older With Active Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy

Apathy, defined as lack of enthusiasm or concern for previously exciting or interesting things, is a very common, debilitating, often refractory symptom, and is associated with poor outcomes in neurologic and psychiatric conditions. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a form of non-invasive brain stimulation, is effective in treating depression but has...

A Phase II, Double Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Multiple Doses of LT3001 Drug Product in Subjects with Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) (BRIGHT)

The Rett Syndrome Registry is a longitudinal observational study of individuals with MECP2 mutations and a diagnosis of Rett syndrome. Designed together with the IRSF Rett Syndrome Center of Excellence Network medical directors, this study collects data on the signs and symptoms of Rett syndrome as reported by the Rett...

The UNC Department of Neurology is proud to recognize Chhitij Tiwari, M.D. for being honored with a 2025 Kaiser Permanente Excellence in Teaching Award during the UNC School of Medicine’s Fall Convocation & Awards Ceremony on July 30, 2025. Established by the UNC School of Medicine Class of 2000, the...

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Clio Rubinos assumed the role of Associate Program Director for the UNC Neurocritical Care Fellowship, effective January 1st, 2026. Dr. Rubinos brings extensive clinical, educational, and scholarly experience in neurocritical care and epilepsy and has been deeply engaged in fellowship education, mentorship, and...

We are excited to announce that Dr. Rebecca Traub, Principal Investigator at The University of North Carolina, has been selected to receive an award from the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association (CMTA) to support research within the Inherited Neuropathy Consortium (INC). The INC is a collaborative network of academic medical centers, patient advocacy...

UNC Neurology is proud to announce that Chelsea Simmons, Advanced Practice Provider (APP), has been selected to serve as Co-Chair of the NEALS APP Committee. This appointment recognizes Chelsea’s dedication to advancing ALS care and research. NEALS (Network for Excellence in ALS) is the leading research collaboration focused on exploring...

Dr. Qian-Zhou “JoJo” Yang, Division Chief of Child Neurology, Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology at UNC School of Medicine, authored an editorial in the November 2025 issue of Neurology® titled: “Reframing Conceptions of Surgical Candidacy: Results From a Multicenter Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Database.” In her piece, Dr. Yang...