April 2023 News
University Of Michigan Neurologist To Define The ‘RNA Alphabet’ With $2.3M Grant
Pediatric neurologist Vivian Cheung is launching an international project to identify the full range of RNA building blocks inside human cells.
American Academy of Neurology 2023 Education Award
Zachary London, MD, FAAN, was awarded the AAN’s most prestigious teaching award, the A.B. Baker Award for Lifetime Achievement in Neurologic Education. His service to the American Academy of Neurology has supported educational initiatives and colleagues’ pedagogical pursuits through countless leadership positions and advocacy efforts.
American Academy of Neurology 2023 Education Award
Dr. Anita Shelgikar was awarded the Fellowship Director Recognition Award
American Academy of Neurology 2023 Education Award
Dr. Joseph Carrera received the A.B. Baker Teacher Recognition Award.
American Academy of Neurology 2023 Education Award
Dr. Douglas Gelb received the Frank A. Rubino Award for Excellence in Clinical Neurology Teaching.
NAF Honors Community Members for Their Achievements
Rising Star in Research Award-Dr. McLoughlin is an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan Neurology Department, with a joint appointment in the Department of Human Genetics, where her lab focuses on understanding and developing therapies for SCA3.
Weight-Loss Surgery Might Reverse the Nerve Damage That Diabetes Brings
“We were not surprised to see that patient’s neuropathy improved, because bariatric surgery improves obesity, diabetes, and cholesterol,” explained study author Dr. Brian Callaghan .
Is the language you speak tied to outcome after stroke?
Studies have shown that Mexican Americans have worse outcomes after a stroke than non-Hispanic white Americans. A new study looks at whether the language Mexican American people speak is linked.
You can get better sleep with wearables. Just focus on the right data.
“These are a proxy for sleep, not sleep as traditionally defined,” said Dr. Goldstein. These kinds of gadgets can be really helpful because we “don’t otherwise have a way to track sleep over time for days and days.” The