Category: Epilepsy

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...

When Jenn and Damson Huon adopted their son, Bohao, from China in February 2018, they knew he had a speech delay and was his small for his age. What no one knew was that the then-6-year-old had epilepsy.

For more than 30 years, Susan Paeplow, 57, had what she called “episodes.” “I would hum and rock back and forth,” she says. “I would go blank and be out of it for 30 seconds or a minute, but afterward, I’d just move on to the next thing.” When she...

The Department of Neurology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Qian-Zhou (Jojo) Yang, MD, Associate Professor of Neurology, as Division Chief for Child Neurology. Dr. Yang steps into this role with a strong foundation in child neurology and epilepsy...

Chapel Hill, NC — September 30, 2025 — We are proud to announce that Dr. Clio Rubinos has been awarded the prestigious Annual Zeto Clinical Trial Sponsorship Program for her pioneering research project focused on the use of continuous EEG in Zambia. Dr. Rubinos will lead the PRECISE-Z Study (Pilot...

UNC Department of Neurology is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Jojo Yang from Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology to Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology based on excellence in clinical activity, as well as commitment to providing outstanding patient care and strengthening programs within the Department of Neurology. Dr....

We are pleased to share that Dr. Senyene E. Hunter has been selected to receive the Early-Stage Investigator Travel Scholarship from the Pediatric Epilepsy Research Foundation (PERF). This award will support Dr. Hunter’s attendance at the 2025 American Epilepsy Society Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, where she has been invited...

Celebrating Excellence in Community Health The Community Health and Engagement (CHE) program has recognized outstanding contributions to healthcare access and community partnership with its 2024 awards. Among the honorees are Drs. Clio Rubinos, Thiri Lin, and Joel Callahan, who received the Community Health Impact Award in the Clinic & Practice Impact (Team) category. Joining...

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...

Born and raised in Peru, where she completed her medical training, Dr. Clio Rubinos has  always felt a deep connection to her roots and a strong desire to give back to her country. An assistant professor in the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill department of Neurology, the division...