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On October 15, 2024, the UNC Neurology Epilepsy Team gathered together at the October Ammon’s Horn dinner to showcase the division’s faculty and passion for epilepsy surgery. Drs. Yang and Waters shared how we can overcome barriers in epilepsy surgery for both children and adult patients. Dr. Wabulya demonstrated where the future may lie with Focused Ultrasound.<\/p>\n

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Dr. Yang presenting research on epilepsy surgery. Picture taken by Nurse Care Coordinator, Binta Diallo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Drs. Hunter, Waters, Wabulya, and Liu at the October Ammons Dinner.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Organized by Drs. LaRoche and Shiloh-Malawsky, the Ammon’s Horn dinner is an event where the epilepsy community comes together to share their contributions to the field.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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