APP Spotlight: Kimberly Holzmacher, MSN, AGPCNP-BC
An eight-hour shift can be exhausting on its own, but for Kimberly Holzmacher, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, her workday is only getting started.
Duke Neurology Research Round Up, July 2021
New publications written by members of the Duke Neurology Department published this June advanced our understanding of the origins of Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, and spinal injuries, as well as of
Faculty Spotlight: Xiaoning Jiang, PhD
At North Carolina State University, Xiaoning Jiang, PhD, leads the Micro/Nano Engineering Lab (MNEL), which performs research on smart materia
Student Spotlight: Shin Choi
For the past two years, Shin Choi has worked in the Neurology Department to better understand the role of calcium ion channels in pain pathways.
Staff Spotlight: Matthew Tackitt
Thirteen years ago, Matthew Tackitt was working in the financial sector, when the 2008 global economic crisis and cross-country move got him thinking about a career change.
Joint Duke/UNC Alzheimer’s disease symposium highlights potential role of microbes and inflammation in Alzheimer’s disease
Over 800 scientists from across the United States and overseas convened virtually for a joint Duke/UNC Alzheimer’s Disease Symposium examining how microbes and inflammation influence Alzheimer’s di
Alumni Spotlight: Zaeem Siddiqi MD, PhD
When Zaeem Siddiqi MD, PhD, joined the neurology program at the University of Alberta after completing his residency and fellowship at Duke, he had just one other colleague specializing in neur
Duke Neurology Research Round Up, June 2021
Members of the Duke Neurology Department did their part for Stroke Awareness Month, contributing to eight new peer-reviewed studies published this May.
Understanding the influence of spiritual beliefs on epilepsy care
In Uganda, a person who suffers the repeated seizures associated with epilepsy is most likely to seek help first from a traditional or spiritual healer, which may not be surprising considering that