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Scientists Detail Brain Dynamics Implicated in Neurological Conditions
UNC School of Medicine researchers led by Ian Shih, PhD, used fMRI and a genetic mouse model to study the effects of a neurotransmitter on brain network functional connectivity, a dynamic process crucial for human health and behavior.
FDA Approves Treatment for Myasthenia Gravis After Phase III Study Led by James Howard, MD
James F. Howard, Jr, MD, in the UNC Department of Neurology is the lead primary investigator in the CHAMPION-MG trial for Ultomiris (ravulizumab-cwvz) as a treatment for adults with generalised myasthenia gravis who are anti-acetylcholine receptor antibody-positive, which represents 80% of people living with the disease.
Hunter named as Simmons Scholar
Dr. Senyene Hunter, assistant professor of child neurology, was named as a UNC School of Medicine Simmons Scholar, effective July 2022.
Interim Data Suggest Long-term Treatment with VYVGART Provides Improvement in Generalized Myasthenia Gravis Disease Scores
James F. Howard Jr., MD, professor in the UNC Department of Neurology, was principal investigator of the ADAPT+ trial for the experimental drug efgartigimod, developed by Belgian pharmaceutical company Argenx.
UNC Neurologists Elected to AAN Section Leadership
Monica Diaz, MD, MS, and Ana Felix, MBBCH, FAAN, have been elected as the 2022-2023 Vice Chairs of the American Academy of Neurology’s Global Health Section and the AB Baker Section for Neurological Education, respectively.
Statts Named Department of Neurology Interim Associate Chair for Administration
Robert Statts will begin his work in the interim role on March 17.
Traub and Li awarded $5K-50K NC TraCS grant
NC TraCS awarded funding for a $5K-$50K grant application submitted by Rebecca Traub, MD and Xiaoyan Li, MD, PhD.
Smith appointed as Vice Dean of UNC’s Gillings School of Public Health
Dr. Robert Smith, Associate Chair for Administration, has been appointed as the Vice Dean of Gillings School of Public Health.