Department of Neurology

Leading the Field for Over 100 Years

As one of the first neurology departments in the country, we have provided generations of physicians and scientists with the knowledge, skills and compassion necessary to provide high-quality patient care.

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Outstanding Care for an Outstanding Community

Our goal is to provide outstanding care for patients with disease affecting the nervous system, while also advancing our understanding and treatment of these conditions through research and other scholarly work. We believe we can better achieve this goal by fostering an environment that promotes health and wellness not only within the department but also across all segments of our community.

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ABOUT US

Learn more about our commitment to advancing the care and treatment of neurologic disease.

EDUCATION

Leave this program with the knowledge, training and mentors needed to thrive as an educator and leader in the global health care community.

RESEARCH

Choose from a wide range of research studies and specialties, focused on understanding and treating neurologic diseases.

PEOPLE

Passionate experts with a variety of experiences and viewpoints lead our research, teaching and clinical missions with excellence.

PATIENT CARE

Our clinical focus is to provide the highest quality care for disorders that impact the nervous system.

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YOU CAN HELP TRANSFORM CARE

By supporting one of the nation’s leading neurology departments, your gift directly impacts patients and families facing debilitating diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and epilepsy.

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ONE OF THE FIRST, ONE OF THE BEST

80
Full-time Faculty
200+
Annual Articles in Peer-Reviewed Journals
9th
Nationally in Receiving NIH Funds

Upcoming Events

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Human Genetics Research Seminar Series: Hume Stroud, PhD

Part of the Human Genetics Research Seminar Series

Human Genetics Research Seminar Series: Brett A. McCray, MD, PhD

Part of the Human Genetics Research Seminar Series

FEATURED NEWS & STORIES

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Department News

6 behaviors that look like laziness but are actually a nervous system waving a white flag

When you unconsciously reach for certain behaviors, it’s your nervous system talking, not you being a couch potato.
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Health Lab

E-bikes are faster than ever. Are families prepared for the risks?

As e-bikes and e-scooters grow in popularity, Michigan Medicine experts are warning families that many riders and parents may not fully understand the speeds these devices can reach or the injuries that can follow when things go wrong.
Department News

Fall asleep faster using these science-backed tips

Tips collected from sleep experts and evolving sleep research to help you get a better night’s rest.
Department News

Why sleep experts say permanent daylight saving time is a bad idea

Research shows that blood pressure, metabolism, body temperature, digestion and the immune system fluctuate throughout the day according to our internal clocks.
Department News

Early bird, night owl or something else? Five patterns may define how we sleep

Dr. Schuetz said that findings where researchers found five sleeping pattern subtypes could be useful in understanding how sleep patterns affect our health.
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Health Lab

How new care models, within a new building launch, are helping optimize patient care

New care models in a new building opening at Michigan Medicine is helping to optimize patient care.