Category: Neurocritical Care

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...

CHAPEL HILL, NC — Two years after Dr. David Y. Hwang and Dr. Alexander Presciutti received a Neurocritical Care Foundation grant to develop an emotional support intervention for caregivers of patients surviving ICU admission for coma, the results are in—and they’re promising. The multisite pilot study of the Coma Family Program...

The UNC Department of Neurology is proud to recognize the exceptional contributions of our Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in the Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) through the 2025 APP Excellence Awards. We extend our warmest congratulations to Miriam Camacho Stokes, recipient of the 2025 APP Excellence in Teaching Award, for her outstanding...

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...

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 Neurology is proud to share that Dr. Tamara Strohm, Assistant Professor of Neurology, has been honored with the Early Career Alumnus Award by the Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association. This prestigious award recognizes alumni who have demonstrated exceptional professional achievements and leadership early in their careers, while also making meaningful contributions to their communities....

The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus with Advanced Therapy with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award for proven dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care. CHAPEL HILL, NC...

The UNC Neurology is pleased to announce that Dr. Tamara Strohm, MD, with support from Dr. Lynn Liu and the neurosurgery department’s Dr. Carlos David, has been awarded an Innovation Grant for her project, “Neurology Clinical Bricks for Continuity, Collaboration, and Scholarship.” This initiative aligns with the School of Medicine’s...

The Kenan Conference Center was abuzz with energy and innovation on May 22, 2025, as UNC Neurology hosted the Second Annual Neurology Day—an event dedicated to showcasing cutting-edge research, fostering collaboration, and celebrating achievements in the field of neurology. This year’s event saw an impressive 54 abstracts submitted, reflecting a...

For decades, Eve Baer remained convinced that her son, unresponsive after a severe brain injury, was still conscious. Science eventually proved her right.