{"id":22890,"date":"2026-06-03T12:26:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T16:26:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/?p=22890"},"modified":"2026-06-05T10:19:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T14:19:08","slug":"neurology-day-2026-research-showcase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/neurology-day-2026-research-showcase\/","title":{"rendered":"Neurology Showcases Innovation and Collaboration at Neurology Day 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The UNC Department of Neurology brought together researchers, clinicians, trainees, and community members for Neurology Day 2026, a signature annual event celebrating the scope and impact of neurological research across the department. Held on May 14, 2026, the event highlighted clinical and basic science research as well as showcased neurology trainees.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22892\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 1034px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22892 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2026\/06\/P1010092-scaled-e1780503904640-1024x519.jpg\" alt=\"Attendees walk through a busy poster session at Neurology Day 2026, viewing research displays in a large indoor conference space.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2026\/06\/P1010092-scaled-e1780503904640-1024x519.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2026\/06\/P1010092-scaled-e1780503904640-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2026\/06\/P1010092-scaled-e1780503904640-768x389.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2026\/06\/P1010092-scaled-e1780503904640-1536x778.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2026\/06\/P1010092-scaled-e1780503904640-2048x1038.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2026\/06\/P1010092-scaled-e1780503904640-600x304.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Attendees engage with research posters during the Neurology Day 2026 poster session, highlighting collaboration and innovation in neurological science.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Neurology Day serves as a department\u2011wide platform for sharing scientific advances spanning basic science, clinical research, and translational innovation. The afternoon began with a welcome from Dr. Ian Shih, Vice Chair of Research, who emphasized the department\u2019s commitment to collaborative research and mentorship.<\/p>\n<p>The program featured oral research presentations from trainees representing multiple areas of investigation. Dr. Faris Almubaslat, Adult Neurology Resident, presented resident research focused on improving diagnostic accuracy in electroencephalography. Clinical science research was presented by Dr. Krysten Lambeth, who shared innovative work using wearable ultrasound\u2011informed modeling to enhance exoskeleton\u2011assisted walking. Basic science insights were delivered by Dr. Giulia Fragola, whose research identified environmental toxicants linked to TDP\u201143 pathology using high\u2011content microscopy screening.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_22893\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 310px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22893 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2026\/06\/P1010029-scaled-e1780502516459-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Faris Almubaslat presents at a podium to a full audience during a Neurology Day 2026 lecture.\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2026\/06\/P1010029-scaled-e1780502516459-300x300.jpg 300w, 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wp-caption-text\">Dr. Faris Almubaslat presents to attendees during a Neurology Day 2026 lecture session.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_22894\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 310px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22894 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2026\/06\/P1010053-scaled-e1780502808508-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Krysten Lambeth presents at a podium to a seated audience during a Neurology Day 2026 lecture.\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2026\/06\/P1010053-scaled-e1780502808508-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2026\/06\/P1010053-scaled-e1780502808508-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, 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https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2026\/06\/P1010059-scaled-e1780503039845-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2026\/06\/P1010059-scaled-e1780503039845-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2026\/06\/P1010059-scaled-e1780503039845-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2026\/06\/P1010059-scaled-e1780503039845-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2026\/06\/P1010059-scaled-e1780503039845.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Dr. Giulia Fragola presents during a lecture session at Neurology Day 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Attendees also engaged with a robust poster program, with two dedicated poster sessions highlighting research from across the department. These sessions provided opportunities for in\u2011depth discussion, networking, and collaboration among faculty, trainees, and staff.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_22897\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1034px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22897 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2026\/06\/P1010097-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Attendees review research posters and discuss findings during a busy poster session at Neurology Day 2026.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2026\/06\/P1010097-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2026\/06\/P1010097-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2026\/06\/P1010097-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2026\/06\/P1010097-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2026\/06\/P1010097-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2026\/06\/P1010097-280x210.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2026\/06\/P1010097-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Attendees engage with research posters during the Neurology Day 2026 poster session, highlighting ongoing work in neurological science.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_22898\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1034px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22898 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2026\/06\/P1010086-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Two attendees discuss a research poster during a Neurology Day 2026 poster session in an indoor conference space.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2026\/06\/P1010086-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2026\/06\/P1010086-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2026\/06\/P1010086-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2026\/06\/P1010086-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2026\/06\/P1010086-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2026\/06\/P1010086-280x210.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/716\/2026\/06\/P1010086-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Attendees discuss research findings during the Neurology Day 2026 poster session.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A highlight of the evening was the keynote address by Dr. Alison Goate, Professor and Chair of Genetics and Genomic Sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. An internationally recognized leader in neurodegenerative disease genetics, Dr. Goate shared insights from more than three decades of groundbreaking work in Alzheimer\u2019s disease and frontotemporal dementia research, including the discovery of key genetic mutations that continue to shape the field today.<\/p>\n<p>Now in its third year, Neurology Day continues to grow as a forum for celebrating research, elevating trainee scholarship, and strengthening connections across UNC Neurology. The event underscores the department\u2019s mission to advance neurological science and improve patient care through innovation, education, and collaboration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The UNC Department of Neurology brought together researchers, clinicians, trainees, and community members for Neurology Day 2026, a signature annual event celebrating the scope and impact of neurological research across the department. 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