Category: Faculty

Deanna Saylor, MD, MHS, has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the American Neurological Association’s (ANA) Derek Denny-Brown Young Neurological Scholar Award – Physician-Scientist Clinical, a national honor recognizing outstanding clinical research by early-career neurologists. The Derek Denny-Brown Award is presented annually to physician-scientists whose work demonstrates exceptional promise...

The Department of Neurology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Monica M. Diaz, MD, MS, to Associate Professor of Neurology. Dr. Diaz has been a valued member of the UNC faculty since 2020, serving as a tenure-track Assistant Professor....

A major advancement in the treatment of generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) is expanding options for patients worldwide, supported by the leadership of UNC Neurology’s Dr. James F. Howard Jr. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved an expanded indication for efgartigimod (VYVGART®), making it available to all adult patients...

Each year, UNC Hospitals & UNC Faculty Physicians recognize the empathy, expertise, and dedication of physicians and advanced practice providers who deliver outstanding, patient‑centered care. We are proud to celebrate the Neurology providers honored with the 2026 UNC Hospitals & UNC Faculty Physicians Award for Carolina Care Excellence. This award...

The Department of Neurology is delighted to share that Clio Rubinos, MD, MS, FACNS has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Mridha Spirit of Neurology Humanitarian Award. This recognition, bestowed by the American Academy of Neurology and supported by the American Brain Foundation through the Dr. Debasish and...

The UNC Department of Neurology is proud to announce that Dr. Yael Shiloh‑Malawsky has been selected to receive the Excellence in Patient and Family Care Award from Carolina For The Kids Foundation, the largest student‑run nonprofit in North Carolina. Carolina For The Kids is dedicated to providing meaningful medical, emotional,...

David Y. Hwang, MD, FCCM, Professor of Neurology at the UNC School of Medicine, has been elected to a three-year term on the Board of Regents of the American College of Critical Care Medicine (ACCM). The ACCM Board of Regents provides strategic oversight and leadership for the College, which supports...

We are proud to announce that Dr. Daniel Roque has been promoted from Associate Professor to Professor in the Department of Neurology, effective February 1, 2026. Dr. Roque joined UNC Neurology in 2012 and has served as a Clinical Associate Professor since 2019. A nationally recognized movement disorders specialist, he...

UNC Research profiled Dr. Heidi Roth and her early love for creativity and human stories. As a behavioral neurologist at UNC, she focuses on personalized interventions, early diagnosis, and understanding sleep’s critical role in brain health and aging.

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...