Category: Faculty

The Department of Neurology is proud to announce that Dr. Julia M. Carlson, Assistant Professor in the Division of Neurocritical Care, has been awarded a UNC Junior Faculty Development Award to advance her research on traumatic brain injury (TBI) and its neuropsychiatric outcomes. Dr. Carlson’s project, “Multidimensional Evaluation of Adverse...

Chapel Hill, N.C. — Researchers from UNC Neurology have published two studies that address critical questions in stroke management and post-neurocritical care, offering insights that could reshape clinical practice and improve patient outcomes. Study 1: Rethinking ICU Admission After Mechanical Thrombectomy The first study, “Resource Utilization After Mechanical Thrombectomy: Is...

We are proud to announce that Dr. Irena Dujmovic Basuroski has been promoted from Clinical Associate Professor to Clinical Professor in the Department of Neurology, effective November 1, 2025. Dr. Dujmovic Basuroski joined UNC in 2017 and currently serves as Division Chief of Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology, Director of the...

The second annual Community Health Impact Awards (CHIA), held on October 23, celebrated individuals and teams across UNC Health and the UNC School of Medicine who are transforming care and strengthening communities in North Carolina. Several members of the UNC Department of Neurology were recognized for their outstanding contributions: Dr....

The UNC Department of Neurology proudly congratulates Dr. Deanna Saylor on receiving the Osuntokun Award at the 5th Annual African Stroke Organization (ASO) Conference, held November 3–5, 2025, at the Sarova Panafric Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. Dr. Deanna Saylor serves as an Associate Professor of Neurology and is a member...

The Department of Neurology at UNC Chapel Hill is proud to announce that Dr. Diana Cejas, Associate Professor of Neurology, has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 AMWA Inspire Award by the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA). This prestigious award celebrates accomplished women in medicine who exemplify the...

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...

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....

UNC Department of Neurology is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Tamara Strohm from Clinical Assistant Professor to Clinical Associate Professor based on her clinical activity and meaningful contributions to advancing patient care and strengthening clinical programs. Dr. Strohm received her Bachelor’s degree in Science from Baylor University in...

UNC Department of Neurology is please to announce the promotion of Dr. Rebecca Traub from Clinical Associate Professor to Clinical Professor based on excellence in clinical activity. Dr. Traub completed her Bachelor of Arts degree from Brown University in 2002. Following her BA, Dr. Traub earned a Doctor of Medicine...