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.

Are you a patient or caregiver?

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.

Events

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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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8 27 2026 10:00 am 8 27 2026 - 12:00 pm

Speaker Series MADC

"The Latest in Alzheimer’s Research”
8 28 2026 10:00 am 8 28 2026 - 2:10 pm

Thinking & Memory Changes

Parkinson's can affect memory, focus and word-finding. Learn practical tips, treatment options, and support resources to help manage daily thinking changes.
11 2 2026 11:00 am 11 2 2026 - 12:00 pm

Human Genetics Research Seminar Series: Hume Stroud, PhD

Part of the Human Genetics Research Seminar Series
11 30 2026 11:00 am 11 30 2026 - 12:00 pm

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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Health Lab

5 things to know about ALS

A Michigan Medicine expert answers questions about this degenerative neurological disease and the work in process to defeat it.
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Health Lab

Can blood tests detect Alzheimer’s disease in its early stages?

A neurologist who specializes in Alzheimer's disease discusses a new generation of blood tests for the condition.
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Health Lab

Treating obstructive sleep apnea in children with Down syndrome

Sleep experts discuss why early treatment matters, the limitations of current therapies, and research opportunities to improve treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in children with Down syndrome.
Department News

How To Avoid Dementia: 8 Everyday Habits Doctors Say Help Protect Your Memory

Learning how to avoid dementia doesn’t require a life overhaul. It starts with a few small, doable habits.
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Health Lab

Trial focuses on duration of therapeutic hypothermia for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests

U-M researchers led the ICECAP trial, the largest U.S. study of therapeutic hypothermia after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, finding longer cooling offered no benefit.
Department News

Sleep like a dream

Experts break down when melatonin works, when magnesium may help, and why choosing the right supplement depends on what is causing your sleep problems.