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

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    Patrick Stewart died after a 'brief' journey with dementia. Is that common?

    People who have cognitive problems late in life often don’t have just one condition…there’s a tendency to look for a single diagnosis—one condition, one answer.
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    Sleep specialist says permanent standard time may be better for health

    Dr. Shelgikar, a neurologist and sleep specialist at University of Michigan Health, said permanent daylight-saving time is not the best option for overall health.
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    How to prepare to ‘fall back’ this weekend

    This fall we will be turning back the clocks, regardless of any future changes. Dr. Shelgikar says there are some things we can do to ease that burden.
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    The health effects of time change as push for permanent standard time continues

    Lawmakers have pushed to shift to permanent standard time. The Sunshine Protection Act passed the U.S. House but has stalled in the Senate.
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    U-M researchers work to improve obstructive sleep apnea in children with Down syndrome

    Some physical features associated with Down syndrome raise risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea. The symptoms can also be more severe and start earlier.
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    Daylight saving time ends this weekend: Sleep experts say this time is better for your health

    This weekend, we fall back to end daylight saving time.