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Department<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"Gwenn
Gwenn Garden, MD, PhD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Message from the Chair – Gwenn Garden, MD, PhD<\/span>
\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The UNC Department of Neurology is an exciting and fulfilling place to work. Our clinical care mission requires a very large workforce with a wide variety of training and expertise. The dedicated teams that deliver service and care to our patients are the backbone of our ability to deliver on this mission. Without the outstanding contributions provided by schedulers, administrative assistants, referral coordinators, phlebotomists, medical assistants, technicians, case managers, program coordinators, social workers, nurses, advanced practice providers and physicians our patients cannot receive the care they need and deserve. Each type of work plays an integral position on the larger Neurology team and without a strong performance at each position, we cannot do well in our battle against neurological disease. Currently, there are many openings on this team waiting for an enthusiastic new member. If you have contacts with anyone who might join us, please encourage them to do so.<\/p>\n

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed incredible strain on the health care workforce. Each day we strive to maintain service and quality of care in spite of a continually shrinking workforce. We all work harder when our team is not fully staffed. In the face of increased workload and a sense that it is becoming difficult to see the light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel, it is important to be mindful of our mental health wellness. One piece of fortunate news on that front is that Dr. Jorge Almod\u00f3var-Su\u00e1rez, MD, has agreed to take on the role of \u201cwellness liaison.\u201d\u00a0 Dr. Almod\u00f3var will serve as the contact point for access to the School of Medicine and UNC Health System resources to assist providers in their pursuit of mental health wellness.<\/p>\n

In spite of these struggles, many exciting things are developing at UNC Neurology. First, we are expanding. We will be occupying larger ambulatory clinic spaces in Chapel Hill for both adult and child neurology this fall. Our newer programs in Wake County for adult (Panther Creek) and child (Blue Ridge) neurology are growing rapidly. Second, our trainees continue to achieve accolades for their teaching of medical students and ensuring patient safety through the SAFE report system. Third, our faculty continue to make critical contributions to advance our understanding of clinically relevant neuroscience and evidenced-based neurology practice (please see the research update below).<\/p>\n

Lastly, perhaps because of these exciting advances, or perhaps simply because the UNC Department of Neurology is such a great place to work, three faculty members transitioning into retirement have all decided to continue providing patient care in a more limited capacity. This includes Dr. Robert Greenwood and Dr. William Powers who completed phased retirement, and Dr. Brad Vaughn who entered the early retirement program.\u00a0While it is difficult to accept that these long-standing faculty leaders have moved on to the next phase, we are so fortunate that they will continue to share their time with our team.<\/p>\n

Welcome New Faculty and APP\u2019s!<\/span><\/h3>\n

Faculty<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Dena<\/td>\n<\/td>\nDena Little, DO<\/strong>, returned to the Stroke and Vascular Neurology Division as an assistant professor in July after completing a fellowship with us last year. She received her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine followed by an internship with the Christiana Care Health System in Delaware, and a residency in neurology at Cooper University Hospital in New Jersey. Dr. Little is Board-certified in neurology and vascular neurology.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Loulwah<\/td>\n<\/td>\nLoulwah Mukharesh, MD<\/strong>, joined the department in late July as an assistant professor. Her subspecialties are MS and neuroimmunology, general neurology, and neuro-ophthalmology. Dr. Mukharesh received her medical degree from King Abdulaziz University Hospital in Saudi Arabia. She went on to complete her neurology residency at George Washington University and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi. Dr. Mukharesh recently finished fellowships at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in neuro-opthalmology and at Johns Hopkins University in neuroimmunology. She is Board-certified in neurology.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Brandon<\/td>\n<\/td>\nBrandon Waters, MD<\/strong>, joined the Epilepsy team as an assistant professor in June. Before completing his Doctor of Medicine at East Tennessee State University, Dr. Waters received a Master of Arts in General Psychology-Experimental Track from Western Carolina University and a Master of Science in Pharmacology from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. He completed an internship in internal medicine and residency in neurology and rehabilitation medicine at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, followed by fellowships in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology from Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Waters is Board-certified in Neurology.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Advanced Practice Providers<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"Molly<\/td>\n<\/td>\nMolly Wangler, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, <\/strong>joined the Sleep Division in June. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a Master of Science from Loyola University. She has several years of experience in sleep medicine and is Board-certified as a family nurse practitioner and as a registered nurse.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Lashonda Meadows, LCSW<\/strong>, works with the MS and Neuroimmunology Division at the Bodford Family Transverse Myelitis Center. She holds an Associate degree from Durham Technical Community College, a Bachelor of Social Work degree from North Carolina State University and a Master of Social Work from North Carolina Central University. She is Board-certified as a social worker.<\/p>\n

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Honors, Awards, Recognition<\/span><\/h2>\n

US News & World Report<\/a> recognized the UNC Comprehensive Stroke Center<\/strong> and the UNC Rex Stroke Program<\/strong> as \u201cHigh Performing.\u201d Of the over 6,000 hospitals evaluated, only 755 hospitals nation-wide received this ranking.<\/p>\n

\"2021Through the efforts of Rebecca Traub, MD<\/strong>, the GBS|CIDP Foundation International designated the Neuromuscular Division<\/strong> as a Center of Excellence<\/strong> for the diagnosis and treatment of Guillain-Barre syndrome, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, and other inflammatory peripheral neuropathies.<\/p>\n

The Patient Center Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) selected Monica Maria Diaz, MD, MS,<\/strong> as Subject Matter Expert on Multiple Sclerosis.<\/p>\n

In addition, the NIH National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities<\/a> selected Dr. Diaz<\/strong> to be a 2021 Health Disparities Research Institute Scholar<\/a> for their virtual course held August 9-13. The goal of the HDRI is to provide participants with a broad overview of the leading issues facing minority health and health disparities research and stimulate discussion of proposed research projects.<\/p>\n

PGY-2 Adult Neurology resident, Laura de Lima Xavier, MD<\/strong>, received a\u00a0Kaiser Permanente Excellence in Teaching Award\u00a0<\/em>at the 2021 UNC School of Medicine\u2019s\u00a0Whitehead Lecture and Awards\u00a0ceremony on August 4.\u00a0Read more ><\/a><\/p>\n

PGY-4 Adult Neurology residents, Fazila Aseem, MD, <\/strong>and Carolyn Tsai, MD<\/strong>, were elected into leadership positions at UNC Health\u2019s House Staff Council as Co-President and Secretary.<\/p>\n

The UNC Epilepsy Neurogenetics Initiative<\/strong> now has a website<\/a> through the efforts of co-founders Yael Shiloh-Malawsky, MD<\/strong>, and Senyene Hunter, MD, PhD<\/strong>. \u00a0The essence of the initiative is to form multidisciplinary collaborations and research partnerships to best diagnose, treat and support patients with genetic epilepsy.<\/p>\n

Angela Glover<\/strong> achieved 35 years of service with UNC in July including 21 years with UNC Neurology.<\/p>\n

Our <\/strong>residents<\/strong> won third place in the July AAN Neurology Trainee Trivia contest. The team, called PGWhy, answered seven out of eight questions.<\/p>\n

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Research and Publications<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Microscope\"Gwenn Garden, MD, PhD<\/strong>, and Matthew Sadgrove, PhD<\/strong>, along with other researchers co-authored, \u201cA subpopulation of microglia generated in the adult mouse brain originate from prominin-1 expressing progenitors,\u201d Journal of Neuroscience<\/a>, August 2021.<\/p>\n

James Howard, Jr., MD, Anahit Mehrabyan, MD, and PGY-4 resident Carolyn Tsai, MD, co-authored, \u201c<\/strong>A Case of MuSK Myasthenia Gravis Presenting With Persistent Respiratory Insufficiency,\u201d Clinical Neuromuscular Disease<\/a>, September 2021.<\/p>\n

Winnie Lau, MD<\/strong>, and graduated fellow, Adam Waddell, MD<\/strong>, co-authored \u00a0\u201cFrequency of withdrawal of life-saving therapy for perceived poor neurologic prognosis,\u201d Critical Care Explorations<\/a>, July 2021.<\/p>\n

\"HandbookMiriam Sklerov, MD<\/strong>, and Eran Dayan, PhD<\/strong>, co-authored a new chapter on the role of the hypothalamus in autonomic disorders in Parkinson\u2019s disease. Handbook of Clinical Neurology<\/a>, Volume 182, 2021, Pages 211-222.<\/p>\n

Clio Rubinos, MD<\/strong>, co-authored \u201cPredicting early recovery of consciousness after cardiac arrest supported by quantitative electroencephalography,\u201d Resuscitation<\/a>, August 2021.<\/p>\n

Diana Cejas, MD, MPH<\/strong>, co-authored “Introducing the Child Neurology Society Leadership, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force,” Annals of Neurology Editorial<\/a>, July 2021.<\/p>\n

Monica Diaz<\/strong>, MD, MS<\/strong>, co-authored, \u201cParesthesia Predicts Increased Risk of Distal Neuropathic Pain in Older People with HIV-Associated Sensory Polyneuropathy,\u201d Pain Medicine<\/a>, August 2021.<\/p>\n

Dr. Diaz also co-authored, \u201cPerformance of the Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale for the Detection of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia in a Diverse Cohort of Illiterate Persons from Rural Communities in Peru.\u201d Frontiers in Neurology<\/a>, July 2021.<\/p>\n

Douglas Mann, MD<\/strong>, co-authored \u201cDietary alteration of n-3 and n-6 fatty acids for headache reduction in adults with migraine: randomized controlled trial,\u201d The BMJ<\/a>, July 2021.<\/p>\n

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Grants<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"AmericanClio Rubinos, MD<\/strong>, is a collaborator for an American Epilepsy Society (AES) grant<\/a>, \u201cPost-Acute Symptomatic Seizure Investigation and Outcome Network (PASSION).\u201d Four institutions (UNC, Cleveland Clinic, Yale, Rhode Island Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital) are joining their efforts with the intent to establish better clinical care for patients who have suffered acute symptomatic seizures (ASyS). The multicenter consortium will offer systematic, prospective determination of epilepsy development, and functional and cognitive outcomes in ASyS patients seen in PASS clinics. View flyer ><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

\"AutismDiana Cejas, MD, MPH<\/strong>, received funding from the\u00a0Autism Intervention Network<\/a> on Physical Health\u2019s (AIR-P)\u00a0Scholars & Pilot and Feasibility Funding Program to support her project\u00a0\u201cPatient, Parent, and Provider Partnerships in Healthcare Transition: A New Program for Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Presentations<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Brain\"Winnie Lau, MD<\/strong>, moderated a webinar, \u201cPhysician Engagement: Building Successful Relationships\u201d for The Alliance<\/a> on June 15. In addition, Dr. Lau was interviewed on a Fundamental Roots and Friends livestream<\/a> on the topic of physician fufillment.<\/p>\n

Clio Rubinos, MD, <\/strong>and Suzette LaRoche, MD, FACNS, FAAN, <\/strong>both presented talks at the annual meeting of the North Carolina Society of Electrodiagnostic Technologists (NCSET) on August 7.<\/p>\n

Jessica Shurer, MSW, LCSW<\/strong>, presented \u201cMicro, Mezzo and Macro Social Work in Palliative Parkinson\u2019s Care\u201d for the Social Work Hospice and Palliative Care Network\u2019s national virtual summit on August 20.<\/p>\n

In addition, Jessica had three abstracts selected for the International Movement Disorder Virtual Congress 2021, including a \u201cTop Abstract\u201d titled \u201cTowards a better understanding of social work practice in Parkinson\u2019s care,\u201d which will be presented during the session on palliative care for Parkinson\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n

Robert Smith III, PhD<\/strong>, presented a talk titled \u201cThe History of Un-ethical Research\u201d to the Department of Radiation Oncology on August 17. In addition, Dr. Smith presented\u00a0a workshop on Culturally Competent Leadership for members of the Academy of Educators<\/a> on July 7.<\/p>\n

Matthew Johnson, BSN, RN, SCRN<\/strong>, Comprehensive Stroke Program Coordinator, presented a poster titled “Carotid Web: Spinning Our Way Through Recovery” at the 2021 American Association of Neuroscience Nurse\u2019s Annual Stroke Meeting.<\/p>\n

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Media<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"EarlyJane Fan, MD<\/strong>, and Yael Shiloh-Malawsky, MD<\/strong>, were featured in a UNC Health story<\/a> about the first baby at UNC to receive a breakthrough gene therapy treatment for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), after his condition was discovered through the Early Check newborn screening pilot study.<\/p>\n

Rebecca Traub, MD<\/strong>, discussed small fiber neuropathy in this UNC Healthtalk story<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Diana Cejas, MD, MPH<\/strong>, wrote an opinion piece, “I Have a Disability Too, I Told My Patient,” for MedPage Today<\/a>. She was also quoted in an article\u00a0published in the Huffington Post<\/a>: “Disabled Doctors Were Called Too \u2018Weak\u2019 To Be in Medicine. It\u2019s Hurting the Entire System.”<\/p>\n

WRAL featured a story<\/a> about Binta Diallo,<\/strong> RN, BSN, CNIII, CCRN,<\/strong> after she recently saved a baby\u2019s life at a supermarket.<\/p>\n

Vital Signs (August 26) featured Gary Jay, MD<\/strong>, in its Carolina Care Highlight<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Neurology Today<\/a> featured Robin Beducian (formerly Robin Davis), MD, in an article \u201c\u2018My Name is Robin,\u2019 Your Neurologist Is Now Your Nurse\u2019s Aide.\u201d Dr. Beducian is a former resident and epileptologist at Ochsner Health in New Orleans.<\/p>\n

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The Neurology Wellness Report<\/span><\/h2>\n

by Jorge L. Almod\u00f3var-Su\u00e1rez, MD<\/span><\/h4>\n
\"Jorge
Jorge L. Almod\u00f3var-Su\u00e1rez, MD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Working at UNC has some perks. Businesses, local and national, recognize the importance of the services we provide to our communities, and offer our employees with discount programs and VIP treatments not usually available. As for myself, over the past year I have been able to get a 10% discount for my child\u2019s daycare tuition, and some extra discounts when leasing a car. Depending on your official employer (UNC School of Medicine versus UNC Health) these perks may vary.<\/p>\n

SOM employees, can visit the HR Discount and Perks web page<\/a>. UNC Health employees should visit the benefits portion of your \u201cmyHR\u201d portal for more information.<\/p>\n

If you are supporting a local business that is not on the list, ask if there are any perks or discounts for UNC and UNC Health employees. It couldn\u2019t hurt to just throw it out there and see what happens. Have fun exploring discounts!<\/p>\n

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Events<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Shine<\/p>\n

UNC Neurology will participate in the Children\u2019s Tumor Foundation\u2019s Shine a Light Neurofibromatosis Walk <\/strong>on Saturday, October 2 in Charlotte. Robert Greenwood, MD<\/strong>, will be speaking at the event and hosting an \u201cAsk the Expert\u201d table. Learn more, register or donate at shinealightwalk.org\/carolinas2021<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"PowerAlso, please join us at the Epilepsy Foundation’s Power of Purple State Awareness Day<\/strong> on Saturday, October 9. Location: Briar Creek Park, 10810 Globe Rd, Raleigh, NC 27617. Learn more, register or donate at Efeasternncgivesmart.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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