UAB recognizes Department of Neurology employees for years of service
The annual UAB Service Awards honor employees who have made significant career commitments to UAB by recognizing them at each five-year milestone. The Department of Neurology is proud to honor the following employees for service milestones as of the conclusion of the 2023 calendar year.
Read moreRaising awareness and promoting action against stroke at Strike Out Stroke on May 2
In the United States, an estimated 800,000 individuals undergo a stroke annually. Of these, about 543,000 survive but frequently encounter varying degrees of disability, positioning stroke as the leading cause of adult disability in the nation and the fifth leading cause of death.
Read moreMohamed elected president of American Clinical MEG Society
Ismail Mohamed, M.D., professor in the UAB Department of Pediatrics’ Division of Pediatric Neurology and associate professor in the UAB Department of Neurology, was recently elected president of the American Clinical Magnetoencephalography Society (ACMEGS) for 2024-2027.
Read moreUAB Neurology Division of Movement Disorders launches spring Parkinson’s education events
The UAB Department of Neurology’s Division of Movement Disorders seeks to provide vital education and support to individuals and families affected by Parkinson's disease (PD) with a series of events this spring.
Read moreUAB Department of Neurology renews NIH StrokeBelt StrokeNet Award
The UAB Department of Neurology has successfully renewed the National Institutes of Health (NIH) StrokeNet award, securing its participation in the national StrokeNet clinical trials network until the end of 2028.
Read more2 neurology divisions, 1 center, 1 institute moving to new UAB Brain Aging and Memory Hub
A project born from a mission to serve more memory disorders patients with the most cutting-edge care options, the new UAB Brain Aging and Memory Hub will be opening its doors on the fifth floor of Callahan Eye Hospital this month.
Read moreEmbracing Parkinson’s: A journey of hope and perseverance
On October 11, 2012, a profound shift reshaped Tim McCracken's world. It was the day he received a life-altering diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease (PD).
This pivotal moment not only marked a turning point in McCracken’s life, routine, and hope but also prompted him to reflect on his life before the diagnosis: “I was 47 years old with a wife and two young children, plus a growing children’s ministry at Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church, and to say I was devastated doesn’t do justice to how I felt,” McCracken said.
Read more“It’s like going to our second home:” finding comprehensive support at the UAB Tuberous Sclerosis Clinic
In 2022, Paige and Baylor Tatum, along with their sons Wells, 3, and Walker, 2, traveled to Birmingham from Mobile a total of 15 times. In 2023, they visited around eight times. And by March of this year alone, they will have spent about four to five weeks in The Magic City. Their visit specifically takes them to the UAB Tuberous Sclerosis (TSC) Clinic at UAB.
“To a certain degree, it’s like going to our second home,” said Baylor Tatum. “It’s become so familiar.”
Read moreBailey appointed as a member of CPT Editorial Panel
J. Mark Bailey, D.O., Ph.D., dFACN, professor in the Departments of Neurology and Anesthesiology, has been appointed as a Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Editorial Panel member by the American Medical Association (AMA) Board of Trustees.
Read moreUnveiling Parkinson's disease at the UAB Comprehensive Clinic
Parkinson's disease, ranked as the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in the United States, frequently remains in the background of public awareness. Named after the English physician, Dr. James Parkinson, who recognized it in 1817, Parkinson's is a progressive neurological condition primarily impacting movement. It is characterized by the gradual deterioration of brain nerve cells, especially those responsible for producing dopamine—a vital neurotransmitter crucial for facilitating smooth and controlled muscle movements.
Read moreNatelson Love Elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology
Marissa Natelson Love, M.D., associate professor in the UAB Department of Neurology, was recently elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). The designation is held at the highest standard of the AAN and “recognizes special achievement in the neurosciences, the clinical practice of neurology, or academy or administrative neurology,” according to the AAN website.
Read moreUAB Neurology Triumphs: securing national recognition and funding for MS fellowship program
The UAB Department of Neurology has been awarded the Institutional Clinical Training Award (ICTA) by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS). This prestigious, multi-year grant is given to institutions with a proven record in training clinical fellows in Multiple Sclerosis (MS)/Neuroimmunology.
Read moreNeurology faculty honored in 2023 Argus Awards Ceremony
Members of UAB’s Department of Neurology faculty were honored among others from the Heersink School of Medicine at the annual Argus Awards Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023.
Read moreSzaflarski appointed Neurology vice chair for Faculty Development
Jerzy Szaflarski, M.D., Ph.D., has been appointed vice chair for Faculty Development for the UAB Department of Neurology, one of the university's largest clinical departments.
Read moreUnderstanding epilepsy: A comprehensive guide and first aid tips
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder affecting over 54,000 citizens of Alabama and millions worldwide. It is characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures.
These seizures occur due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain, which temporarily disrupts its normal function. While epilepsy can affect people of all ages, it often begins in childhood or later in life.
Read moreGeldmacher appointed to Alabama Alzheimer’s Task Force by Medical Association of Alabama
David Geldmacher, M.D., FACP, neurologist and director of UAB’s Division of Memory Disorders and Behavioral Neurology, has been appointed to an Alzheimer’s Task Force as the representative of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama.Read more
Introducing the Division of Comprehensive Neurology
We are pleased to announce the establishment of the Division of Comprehensive Neurology within the Department of Neurology.
This strategic move reflects a nationwide trend among academic institutions to unify neurology faculty with expertise across various disciplines under Comprehensive Neurology's banner.
Read moreOptimizing Excellence: Changes to UAB Neurology leadership
Effective October 1, 2023, UAB Neurology is ushering in a wave of positive change with a strategic reorganization of leadership designed to elevate the overall quality throughout the institution.
Read moreUAB Neurology honors faculty and staff during Service Awards Reception
The UAB Department of Neurology recently held a Service Awards Reception on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, to honor the remarkable journey of faculty and staff who had devoted 5, 10, and even 30 years to working for UAB.
Read moreCelebrating Excellence in Neurology Patient Care
We are thrilled to announce the achievements of our Department of Neurology Patient Experience Leaders!
The Office of Patient Experience and Engagement has collected patient feedback over the past year and the results are remarkable—this has been an exceptional year for patient care satisfaction in the Department of Neurology.
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