About Neurology

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Advancing Neurological Treatment & Care

Discover our journey to becoming the neurological cornerstone of Michigan and our focus on a more equitable and wellness-focused tomorrow.

Care, Research & Education with a People-First Approach

Our Mission

We aim to provide outstanding care for patients with diseases affecting the nervous system, advance understanding and treatment of these conditions through research and other scholarly work, and educate the next generation of physicians and scientists in the field.

Supporting, Promoting and Growing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Our department is committed to promoting inclusion, diversity, and cultural sensitivity within our program and our community. This important work happens within five sub-committees, focused on change within our department and in the many communities we serve. Together, we organize outreach in underserved communities, provide neurological care to patients with limited access to health services, perform important DEI research, host trainings and discussions, focus on diverse recruitment, and more.

Focusing on Wellness

In tandem with the university's commitment to wellness, our department’s wellness committee is working to provide education and initiatives that support healthy lifestyle choices. Specifically, we are focused on strengthening our sense of community, fostering positivity, prioritizing self-care and providing important resources specific to the challenges of our department and field.

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Neurology Internal Website

Resources and information for current Neurology learners and faculty.

Neurology Intranet
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Join Our Team

As one of the first neurology departments in the country, we are proud to call the University of Michigan home. We hope you will join us in building our legacy.

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History

Turn back time and explore the 100+ year history of our department, from the very beginnings of Neurology studies to the comprehensive organization we represent today. Beginning in 1888, read the details of how the department has evolved with the discipline, including the notable breakthroughs and people along the way.

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FEATURED NEWS & STORIES

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Minding Memory

The Care Ecosystem: Supporting People Living with Dementia and Their Families

Welcome back to Season 6 of Minding Memory! In this episode, Lauren & Matt speak with Dr. Katherine (Kate) Possin, who holds the John Douglas French Alzheimer’s Foundation Professorship at the University of California, San Francisco Fein Memory & Aging Center. Dr. Possin talks about the Care Ecosystem, a telephone and web-based model that provides ongoing education, support, care planning, and coordination for people living with dementia and their care partners. They’ll dig into how the Care Ecosystem was developed, and what studies have shown about its impact on people living with dementia.
Department News

Shared protein pathology redefines treatment for multiple neurodegenerative diseases

ALS, FTD and LATE share a biological foundation. Should disease biology matter more than symptoms and other clinical traits?
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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.
Department News

The sleep habits that help you wake up without an alarm

Waking up naturally can be surprisingly easy, if you take care of other sleep essentials.
Department News

Experts reveal whether the Scandinavian sleep method works

If you share a bed with a partner, your quality of sleep can be easily disrupted by their nighttime habits, too.
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Melatonin and Magnesium: Supplements for Better Sleep

Research shows that melatonin and magnesium may help with sleep issues, but they have caveats and should be discussed with a doctor before use.