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When Jenn and Damson Huon adopted their son, Bohao, from China in February 2018, they knew he had a speech delay and was his small for his age. What no one knew was that the then-6-year-old had epilepsy.

For more than 30 years, Susan Paeplow, 57, had what she called “episodes.” “I would hum and rock back and forth,” she says. “I would go blank and be out of it for 30 seconds or a minute, but afterward, I’d just move on to the next thing.” When she...

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...

We are proud to announce that the University of North Carolina ALS Clinic has officially been designated as an ALS Association Certified Treatment Center of Excellence! This recognition reflects the clinic’s commitment to providing outstanding, compassionate, and multidisciplinary care to individuals living with ALS and their families. The designation was...

A new clinic will bring ALS care to support the unique needs of individuals living in rural North Carolina. UNC Health Pardee has expanded its neurological services with the opening of a dedicated Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Clinic, the first multidisciplinary clinic of its kind in the region.

Chapel Hill, N.C. — A team at the UNC Center for Animal Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CAMRI) has published a pioneering protocol that outlines how to integrate electrochemical brain recordings with MRI imaging—a breakthrough that could transform neuroscience research and clinical applications. CAMRI is part of BRIC’s service core and provides...

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...

Jill Watson, MHA, has been named Associate Chair of Administration for the Department of Medicine, effective November 3, 2025. The Department of Neurology celebrates her leadership and contributions as she transitions into this new role. The Department of Neurology congratulates Jill Watson, MHA, on her appointment as the next Associate...