Department of Neurology Archive — Page 3 of 14
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February 5, 2024
VUMC recognized for atypical Parkinsonism care and research
Vanderbilt's Department of Neurology has been named a CurePSP Center of Care -
January 23, 2024
Beth Malow receives grant to mount sleep program for children with autism
Vanderbilt neurologist Beth Malow, MD, has received a grant from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine to mount a community-based educational program for improving sleep in children with autism spectrum disorder. -
November 29, 2023
Nonprofits support quest to cure childhood epilepsy
Monica Joanna Elnekaveh was doing everything she could to learn what was causing her 18-month-old daughter’s developmental issues. Her relentless quest to find answers eventually led her to Vanderbilt investigative neurologist Jing-Qiong (Katty) Kang, MD, PhD. -
November 20, 2023
Belzil to establish VUMC ALS Research Center
Neuroscientist Véronique Belzil, PhD, MS, will join Vanderbilt University Medical Center as associate professor of Neurology and director of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) research. -
September 7, 2023
Low-flow cerebrospinal fluid in Huntington’s disease: study
Vanderbilt researchers found reduced net flow of cerebrospinal fluid in Huntington’s disease, which could contribute to mutant protein retention and altered responsiveness to medications delivered via the spinal cord. -
July 20, 2023
Rare case: brain injury stirs creativity, synesthesia
Vanderbilt researchers report on a musician who acquired synesthesia — a merging of sensations — and improved creativity following a traumatic brain injury. -
July 17, 2023
Academy for Excellence in Education elects 13 new members
Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Academy for Excellence in Education has elected 13 new members for 2023.