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In Caring Memory of Dean Debnam

September 23, 2024
ºÚÁÏÍø Health and Neurology mourns the loss of Carey Dean Debnam, affectionately known as Dean, a remarkable individual who left an indelible mark on our healthcare community both as a patient and through his philanthropic efforts. Dean, 70, passed away peacefully at his home in Raleigh, N.C., on Sept. 12,...

Paper Alert! Dr. Khan’s research uncovers a key to understanding Parkinson’s Disease

September 20, 2024
A new commentary article by Santiago Uribe-Cano, PhD candidate, and Andreas H. Kottmann, PhD, Medical Associate Professor at CUNY School of Medicine, describe how recent findings by Dr. Khan and colleagues provide key insights into Parkinson’s Disease (PD) pathogenesis. “The primary cilium of cholinergic  neurons may be a linchpin in...

Epilepsy Team Escapes in Style: A Fun-Filled Adventure

September 18, 2024
On August 17th, the adult and pediatric epilepsy teams came together for a much-anticipated team-building event, made possible by the wellness grant, which funded an exciting escape room experience. For many of the team members, this was their first escape room adventure, but the enthusiasm was palpable as everyone geared...

Wesley Parker, MSN, AG-ACNP Announced as APP Supervisor for NICU

September 18, 2024
We are excited to announce that Wesley Parker, MSN, AG-ACNP has accepted the role of APP Supervisor for the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit effective September 29, 2024. Wesley graduated with his BSN from the University of South Alabama in 2014. He immediately began working in the University Hospital’s Surgical Trauma Intensive Care...

Joanna Tallon, named APP Manager for CICU, MICU, & NSICU

September 17, 2024
Neurology is please to announce Joanna Tallon’s promotion to APP (Advanced Practice Provider) for CICU, MICU, & NSICU! Joanna has been a member of the Neurocritical Care team since 2010 where her passion for complex patient care and a supportive team environment has flourished. Over the years, Joanna took on...

Paper Alert: Association of CSF alpha-synuclein-SAA seed amplification results with clinical features of possible and probable dementia with Lewy bodies

September 17, 2024
Paper Alert: Association of CSF alpha-synuclein-SAA seed amplification results with clinical features of possible and probable dementia with Lewy bodies Dr. Andrea Bozoki, Neurology Division Chief, contributed to a recent paper accepted for publication in Neurology. The clinical diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is based on the presence...

Dr. Manisha Chopra awarded a 2024 Dean’s Performance Award

September 16, 2024
Dr. Manisha Chopra has been awarded the 2024 Dean’s Performance Award for her work in Research. In her nomination, Chopra’s colleagues celebrate her expertise in clinical trials and her commitment to patient care. Her focus on patient safety and wellbeing as well as her attention to detail make her the...

Dr. Diana Cejas awarded a 2024 MacDowell fellowship in Literature

September 5, 2024
Dr. Diana Cejas has been named as one of the 2024 MacDowell Fall-Winter Fellows for artists working across disciplines. She has been awarded a fellowship in Literature for her writing focused on “patient advocacy and improving communication between healthcare providers and the disability community, particularly young disabled patients of color.”...

New ºÚÁÏÍø Whole Brain Health Program receives funding!

September 5, 2024
The ºÚÁÏÍø Whole Brian Health Program (WBHP) has been awarded funding from the Health Resources and services Administration (HRSA) via a Transition for Youth with Autism and/or Epilepsy Demonstration Project. This funding award will provide $2,248,752 over the course of 5 years to expand the existing ºÚÁÏÍø Neurology Transition to...