Category: Epilepsy

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...

A new article out of Neurology® Clinical Practice investigates using the 2HELP2B seizure risk score to guide the duration of continuous EEG (cEEG) monitoring for critically ill patients. Continuous EEG monitoring is a non-invasive medical test that measures and records the electrical activity of your brain. While cEEG is standard practice...

Our UNC Health Pardee partners recently spotlighted the work that Drs. LaRoche, Sheikh and Callahan are coordinating between Chapel Hill and Pardee. UNC Health Pardee’s partnership with UNC Health allows Pardee to deliver specialized neurologic care while reducing travel for patients. Dr. Suzette Laroche, MD, UNC School of Medicine, works...

This weekend, our epilepsy team participated in the Epilepsy Foundation Walk, and it was a huge success! Over 300 participants joined in, and UNC exceeded its fundraising goal — thank you to everyone who donated! The event was filled with games, music, inspiring patient stories, and meaningful moments shared by...

This past weekend (Feb. 28 – March 2, 2025) marked the annual North Carolina Neurological Society meeting at the Washington Duke Inn in Durham, NC. UNC Neurology faculty, residents, and staff attended as participants, presenters, and speakers throughout the weekend.   Neurologists and researchers from across North Carolina joined together...

Dr. Senyene Hunter has been appointed as co-chair for The (Not So Rare) Epilepsies Series: Brining Genetic Diagnosis with Complex Care – 2025.  The ECHO seeks to enhance the knowledge, skills and confidence of health care practitioners treating these patients nationwide. The program launches January 22nd and is recruiting adult...

UNC Neurology is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Clio Rubinos from Clinical Assistant Professor to Clinical Associate Professor based on excellence in clinical activity. Dr. Rubinos is a member of the Neurocritical Care & Epilepsy Divisions and Director of the Post-acute Symptomatic (PASS) clinic as well as the...

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...

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,...