Category: Neurocritical Care

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.

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...

David Y. Hwang, MD, Professor and Division Chief of UNC Neurocritical Care, has been elected a Fellow of the American Heart Association (AHA), conferred by its Stroke Council. The AHA bestows fellow designation on members based on their scientific and professional accomplishments and contributions, volunteer leadership, and service in support...

David Y. Hwang, MD, Professor and Division Chief of UNC Neurocritical Care, is serving as a secondary mentor for a newly funded 3-year American Heart Association (AHA) Career Development Award, “Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence for Post-Cardiac Arrest Neuroprognosis.”  The award recipient, Morteza Zabihi, DSc, MSc, and his primary mentor, Eric Rosenthal,...

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...

Faculty within UNC Neurology collaborated with the Comprehensive Stroke Center + the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) to submit a proposal to NC Department of Human Health Services to improve post-discharge stroke care. The Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Program aims to provide funds to private, public, and...