Category: Epilepsy

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,...

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...

UNC Department of Neurology is pleased to announce Dr. Suzette LaRoche’s appointment to the Carol Masters Schiller Distinguished Professorship in the UNC School of Medicine, Department of Neurology. Established in 2005, the Carol Masters Schiller Distinguished Professorship in the Department of Neurology was created to attract or retain a distinguished...

Dr. Clio Rubinos provides a virtual lecture on “Refectory and Super Refractory Status Epilepticus: what can we do?” on VuMedi.

The following Special Edition Graduation article was developed and written by Dr. Nina Browner, Neurology Vice Chair of Education. Resident Teaching Award Dr. Laura De Lima Xavier (Adult Neurology ’24) Recognized for her highest level of creative and devoted learning, of inspiration of residents, love of scholarship and service to...

The UNC Epilepsy Center has received reaccreditation as a Level IV Epilepsy Center from the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC). This accreditation level indicates that the center offers advanced neurodiagnostic monitoring and comprehensive medical, neuropsychological, and psychosocial treatment. Level 4 centers also offer a complete evaluation for epilepsy surgery,...