Staff Spotlight: Miranda Shipman
As an undergraduate, Miranda Shipman studied drawing and painting, teaching art and managing a gallery until she developed a rare brain tumor.
Resident Spotlight: Lara Wadi, MD
Lara Wadi, MD, first became interested in neurology during her first year of medical school, where she was both fascinated by her neuroscience courses and appreciated their clinical application
Duke Neurology Research Round Up, November 2021
This October, members of the Duke Neurology Department contributed to 12 new peer-reviewed journal articles, advancing our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, chronic pain, and other cond
Duke and UC scientists find a potential remedy for chronic pain from a 'junkyard of cancer drugs'
Several disorders cause chronic pain, including nerve injuries and bone cancer, but existing remedies can trigger uncomfortable side effects, or worse, addiction.
Staff Spotlight: Ashley Moore, MS, MA-T
Within the lab of Carlene Moore, PhD, Ashley Moore, MS, MAT, (no relation) does “a little bit of everything,” acting as a lab manager, performing western blots, teaching and guiding undergradua
Duke-led teams awarded $18 million to study Parkinson's disease
Researchers at Duke University School of Medicine have been selected to lead two inter-institution team grants totaling $18 million to investigate Parkinson’s disease.
Resident Spotlight: Tanziyah Muqeem, MD, PhD
Tanziyah Muqeem, MD, PhD, has had a lifelong passion for the brain and neuroscience that has grown over time.
Faculty Spotlight: Cina Sasannejad, MD
Cina Sasannejad, MD, first became interested in neuroscience as an undergraduate student, when he observed how the field brought together elements of biology, chemistry, psychology, and culture
APP Resident Spotlight: Jake Gardner, PA-C
As a college student, Jake Gardner, PA-C, knew he wanted to study the human brain but wasn’t sure what specific career path to take.
Duke Neurology Research Round Up, October 2021
New research from the Duke Neurology Department provided insights into our ability to improve patient care and better understand neurological conditions.