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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.

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.

David Geldmacher, M.D., FACPDavid 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Andrew Arrant, Ph.D.

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has recently allocated $1.975 million to support groundbreaking research in the field of Parkinson's disease (PD) for the upcoming year, 2023-2024.

APDA's research focus is steadfast, with an emphasis on identifying and supporting early-career researchers to encourage their dedication to PD research and aiding established investigators in pursuing innovative ideas.

On August 19, 2023, the UAB Neurology team, known as "The Strokes," recently left a significant mark on the Dragon Boat Festival hosted by Mitchell’s Place Dragon Boats.

This event brought teams together for a day of dragon boat racing, highlighting teamwork and athletic spirit. UAB Neurology team's participation underscored the fusion of medical expertise and collaborative sportsmanship.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham's (UAB) Department of Neurology has achieved remarkable recognition in the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings. This prestigious acknowledgment solidifies UAB's standing as a frontrunner in world of neurological care.

Ronald M. Lazar, Ph.D. In 2022, The University of Alabama at Birmingham launched a research pilot project called the Brain Health Advocacy Mission (BHAM), which provides brain health lifestyle strategies to patients at two UAB Family and Community Medicine Clinics.

BHAM's primary objective is to develop individualized plans for preventing cognitive decline while encouraging study participants to make better choices in improving their brain health.

Scott Marshall M.D. The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is thrilled to welcome its newest associate professor of Neurology, Scott A. Marshall Jr., M.D.

Prior to joining UAB, Marshall's career has been marked by dedication and exemplary service. He served most recently as a Staff Neurointensivist and Vascular Neurologist at Intermountain Medical Center, part of Intermountain Health, in Murray, Utah. His tenure at Intermountain allowed him to treat diverse patient populations and refine his critical care and vascular neurology expertise.

The UAB Department of Neurology hosted the Neurology Research Lunch and Learn: Time Management on July 12, 2023, with guest speakers Jenna Smith, RN, BSN, manager of clinical research nursing, and Kellie Carter, Ph.D., senior leadership development specialist of UAB Health System.

The speakers spoke on the benefit of effective time management and scheduling, the difference between importance and urgency, and more. 

Watch the recorded seminar to learn more. 

The UAB Department of Neurology is pleased to announce incoming residents for 2023-24 while expressing farewell to our outgoing residents.

Join us as we warmly welcome the newest additions to our team.

Jeremy Herskowitz, Ph.D.

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive brain disorder that gradually deteriorates memory and cognitive abilities, eventually impairing the performance of basic tasks. One startling aspect of AD is that it typically remains dormant until one reaches the advanced age of 65 or older.

The Department of Neurology at the UAB Heersink School of Medicine focuses on identifying the disease's underlying causes, developing optimal treatment approaches, and conducting further research.

The UAB Department of Neurology hosted the Neurology Research Lunch and Learn: Finding Funding Opportunities on June 14, 2023, with guest speaker Rebecca Lee, MBA, director of Clinical Research Administration, and Jacquelyn Green, BBA, manager of Clinical Research Administration.

The speakers provided key information on discovering funding opportunities and included discussions on techniques for identifying funding sources, an introduction to the PIVOT research platform, and an overview of the grant submission procedures at UAB.

On Tuesday, October 4, 2022, David G. Standaert, M.D., Ph.D., was presented with the Parkinson Association of Alabama (PAA) Lifetime Achievement Award for his persistent and committed efforts to Parkinson’s Research throughout his career. He was honored at a surprise reception held at the Woodward House in Birmingham, AL as family, friends, colleagues, and others gathered to celebrate his long history of accolades and accomplishments.