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Variability, or the scattering of scores on cognitive tests, “turns out to be a very sensitive marker to changes in brain function,” said UAB neuropsychologist Victor Del Bene, Ph.D. It could be particularly helpful in diagnosing early-stage neurodegenerative disease, when patients come in with subjective concerns and some lower scores on testing but nothing in the impaired range.

UAB neurologists are expanding global health efforts in Kenya by providing neurological care and medical training in Kijabe, addressing specialty care shortages and strengthening global partnerships.

UAB is leading a national study examining how personalized genetic risk information can improve prevention of chronic diseases, helping guide earlier screening, treatment and clinical decision‑making.

David G. Standaert, M.D., Ph.D., chair of UAB’s Department of Neurology, joins the inaugural Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services to work toward a world without Parkinson’s disease.

UAB researchers are leading a large national effort to determine whether delivering personalized genetic risk information to patients and their doctors can meaningfully improve preventive healthcare for common chronic diseases

UAB researchers discover the mechanism by which neurofibrillary tangles spread through the brain of Alzheimer’s patients is via connected neurons, and these findings reveal a major disease etiology that could lead to new therapies that slow Alzheimer’s disease progression. 

UAB neurologists are extending their expertise to Kenya through a global health initiative that combines patient care, provider training, and resident education to help address critical gaps in neurologic speciality care.

A rise in research funding within UAB’s Department of Family and Community Medicine highlights its expanding research impact.

The UAB Department of Neurology is proud to announce its Chief Residents for the 2026-2027 academic year. 

UAB recently recognized 43 individuals for their years of service in the Department of Neurology, ranging from five years up to 30 years. The UAB and UAB Medicine Service Awards honor employees who have made a significant career commitment to UAB with recognition happening at every five-year milestone.

The UAB Department of Neurology is thrilled to announce the results of our 2026 residency match!

From his early days as a Birmingham native returning home for medical school to now as the leader of the MS2 neurosciences course, director of the vascular neurology fellowship, and a physician lead for expanding a telestroke network that reaches hospitals statewide, Lyerly has built a career defined by innovation, hands-on teaching,...

The UAB Department of Neurology has established a new procedure clinic at Cooper Green Mercy Health to expand access to botulinum toxin therapy for issues like migraines, cervical dystonia, and other movement disorders.

UAB Medicine’s Leadership Development Office (LDO) recognized eight faculty members who graduated from cohort 8 of the SAIL (Sharing Authentically to Inspire and Lead) program for spring 2026. The program supports junior faculty as they develop authentic leadership approaches, strengthen professional networks, and navigate the unique challenges of early academic careers.

Twenty-nine employees were selected for the 2026 cohort of the Developing Emerging Administrative Leaders program, which exposes promising staff members to the essential components of administrative and management positions across UAB. Meet the new class.

For board-certified physicians, the U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) Best Hospitals rankings are a unique opportunity to acknowledge institutions that excel in patient care, innovation and clinical excellence.

The UAB ALS Clinic, led by Nan Jiang, M.D., Ph.D., has reached several major milestones over the past year, reflecting its expanding leadership in ALS care, research, and innovation.

David Standaert, M.D., Ph.D., professor and chair, John N. Whitaker Endowed Chair in the UAB Department of Neurology, delivered a special grand rounds and state of the department presentation titled “UAB Department of Neurology: Past, Present and Future” on Jan.

Procedures that remove plaque from a narrowed carotid artery in the neck or prop the artery open with a stent did not appear to be better at improving cognitive function than medications and lifestyle changes. 

UAB researchers share a discovery that could pave the way for non‑addictive alternatives to opioid painkillers amid an era of rising overdose deaths.

UAB Medicine has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2025 list of “100 Great Neuro and Spine Programs,” which recognizes hospitals and health systems that demonstrate excellence in neuroscience and spine care.

A new UAB study could help doctors better understand a chronic pain-causing condition associated with diabetes mellitus and ultimately improve pain relief treatment options for diabetic patients.

Muayad Alzuabi, M.D., joined the UAB Department of Neurology in September 2025.

The UAB Department of Neurology is pleased to announce that Aparna Vaddiparti, M.D., has been appointed as the department’s new Wellness Champion. In this role, Vaddiparti will lead efforts to foster a culture of well-being for faculty, staff, and trainees, working closely with the UAB Medicine Office of Wellness.

Martina Bebin, M.D., MPA., professor in the UAB Department of Neurology, was recently named chair of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) for Child Neurology. Bebin, who has served as co-chair for the past two years alongside Nina Schor, M.D., Ph.D., will assume the role in January 2026.

On Thursday, Nov. 20., the Heersink School of Medicine honored 20 faculty members at the Fall 2025 Endowed Chairs and Professorships Reception. This event recognizes Heersink faculty who have made major contributions to research, education, and clinical care.

New research co-led by the UAB School of Public Health could reshape treatment guidelines for asymptomatic carotid stenosis, a condition caused by a buildup of plaque in arteries that carry blood to the brain.

Forty-seven providers in the Department of Neurology were recently recognized by the UAB Office of Patient Experience and Engagement for the exceptional care they delivered to patients during fiscal year 2025. These providers achieved a rating of 95 percent or higher in care satisfaction, based on patient feedback in Medallia.

$10 million endowment to support Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s and ALS research and education.

On Friday, November 14, 2025, students from the UAB Heersink School of Medicine gathered to celebrate faculty excellence during the annual Argus Awards Ceremony.