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Dr. Tamara Strohm Awarded Innovation Grant to Advance Neurology Education

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...

Celebrating Innovation and Collaboration at the Second Annual Neurology Day 2025

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...

Promotion – Dr. Yael Shiloh-Malawsky

UNC Department of Neurology is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Yael Shiloh-Malawsky from Clinical Associate Professor to Clinical Professor based on excellence in clinical activity. Dr. Shiloh-Malawsky earned a BSc in Medical Sciences in 1995 and a Doctor of Medicine Degree in 1998 from Sackler School of Medicine...

Promotion – Dr. Jorge L. Almodóvar-Suárez

UNC Neurology is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Jorge L. Almodóvar-Suárez from Clinical Associate Professor to Clinical Professor based on excellence in clinical activity. Dr. Almodóvar completed an accelerated program into medical school in 2002 and a Doctor of Medicine degree in 2006 from the University of Puerto...

Dr. Soma Sengupta Named New Chair of the Department of Neurology at Tufts University

Dr. Soma Sengupta, MD, PhD, MBA, FRCP, FANA, FAAN will join Tufts Medical Center (Tufts MC) as Chair of the Department of Neurology and Neurologist-in-Chief in September 2025. She has been proposed as Chair and Professor of Neurology at Tufts University School of Medicine (TUSM). She currently serves as Professor...

Duke/UNC ADRC Scholar Reveals Fewer Americans Are Developing Dementia – But More Are Living With It

An analysis of Medicare data, led by researchers at the UNC School of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, reveals that new dementia cases are falling but the number of people living with dementia is rising.

Dr. Ian Shih Developing Improved, Silent MRI for Better Brain Imaging

NIH highlights UNC Neurology researcher’s newly developed silent functional MRI (fMRI) technique created to improve biomedical research.

Dr. Deanna Saylor Honored with Patrick A. Griffith Outstanding Mentor Award by SEQUINS 2025

Dr. Deanna Saylor recently received the Patrick A. Griffith Outstanding Mentor Award and Lecture from SEQUINS 2025 for her work “Mentoring in Low-& Middle-Income Countries: Pathways to Improving Global Neurological Equity”. Dr. Deanna Saylor has been recognized for her exceptional dedication to fostering the next generation of researchers in equity...

Dr. Boerwinkle Contributes Expertise to The Atlantic Article: “The Mother Who Never Stopped Believing Her Son Was Still There”

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

UNC Neurology Celebrates Opening of New Pediatric Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Clinic

Making specialized care more accessible for children with neuromuscular disorders The UNC Department of Neurology is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the new UNC Pediatric Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Clinic. This dedicated clinic, which officially began welcoming patients on May 9th, 2025, is conveniently located within the pediatric...