Author Archives: Lindsey Womack

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Deanna Saylor has been invited to join the Editorial Board of Neurology: Education, a premier peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the science of teaching, learning, and training in neurology and neuroscience. Neurology: Education serves as a vital forum for educators, clinicians, and trainees, publishing high-quality...

The UNC Neurology is pleased to announce that Dr. Tamara Strohm, MD, with support from Dr. Lynn Liu and the neurosurgery department’s Dr. Carlos David, has been awarded an Innovation Grant for her project, “Neurology Clinical Bricks for Continuity, Collaboration, and Scholarship.” This initiative aligns with the School of Medicine’s...

The Kenan Conference Center was abuzz with energy and innovation on May 22, 2025, as UNC Neurology hosted the Second Annual Neurology Day—an event dedicated to showcasing cutting-edge research, fostering collaboration, and celebrating achievements in the field of neurology. This year’s event saw an impressive 54 abstracts submitted, reflecting a...

UNC Department of Neurology is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Yael Shiloh-Malawsky from Clinical Associate Professor to Clinical Professor based on excellence in clinical activity. Dr. Shiloh-Malawsky earned a BSc in Medical Sciences in 1995 and a Doctor of Medicine Degree in 1998 from Sackler School of Medicine...

UNC Neurology is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Jorge L. Almodóvar-Suárez from Clinical Associate Professor to Clinical Professor based on excellence in clinical activity. Dr. Almodóvar completed an accelerated program into medical school in 2002 and a Doctor of Medicine degree in 2006 from the University of Puerto...

Dr. Soma Sengupta, MD, PhD, MBA, FRCP, FANA, FAAN will join Tufts Medical Center (Tufts MC) as Chair of the Department of Neurology and Neurologist-in-Chief in September 2025. She has been proposed as Chair and Professor of Neurology at Tufts University School of Medicine (TUSM). She currently serves as Professor...

An analysis of Medicare data, led by researchers at the UNC School of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, reveals that new dementia cases are falling but the number of people living with dementia is rising.

NIH highlights UNC Neurology researcher’s newly developed silent functional MRI (fMRI) technique created to improve biomedical research.

Dr. Deanna Saylor recently received the Patrick A. Griffith Outstanding Mentor Award and Lecture from SEQUINS 2025 for her work “Mentoring in Low-& Middle-Income Countries: Pathways to Improving Global Neurological Equity”.  Dr. Deanna Saylor has been recognized for her exceptional dedication to fostering the next generation of researchers in equity...

For decades, Eve Baer remained convinced that her son, unresponsive after a severe brain injury, was still conscious. Science eventually proved her right.