Neurology Research

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Explore & Expand the Science of Neurology

Delve deeper into disorders of the nervous system with world-renowned research programs changing what we know about these diseases and the lives of those affected.

Where Research Changes Lives

The U-M Medical School Department of Neurology research programs span the spectrum of neurosciences. Explore basic studies in the pathogenesis of disease, the identification of conditions, patient-oriented disease phenotype studies, the response to novel treatments, epidemiology and health services research related to neurologic disease.

Research Strengths

Learn more about our research strengths across all our divisions of Neurology science.
  • Ataxia Program
  • Comprehensive Epilepsy Program
  • Health Services Research Program
  • Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center
  • Movement Disorders Program
  • Multiple Sclerosis & Clinical Neuroimmunology Research Program
  • NeCTO Program
  • Neuromuscular Diseases & ALS Program
  • Neuro-Oncology Program
  • NeuroSport
  • Sleep Medicine Program
  • Stroke Program
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    Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center

    We are home to a multi-disciplinary campus-wide effort working toward a better understanding of, and an intervention for, Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

    Learn More About Our Alzheimer’s Disease Center
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    Neurology Research By the Numbers
    200+
    Annual Articles in Peer-Reviewed Journals
    9th
    Nationally in Receiving NIH Funding

    Featured News & Stories

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    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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    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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    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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    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.
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    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.