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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.

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.

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

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

Members of the Duke Neurology Department did their part for Stroke Awareness Month, contributing to eight new peer-reviewed studies published this May.

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

Hui Zhang, MD, first knew that she wanted to specialize in movement disorders during residency after she saw the dramatic improvement deep brain stimulation provided to a patient with dystonia.

This week’s Spotlight interview shines on Daphne Slaughter, the Neurology Department’s newest grants and contracts manager.

A novel application of zoledronic acid, a bisphosphonate typically prescribed to prevent or treat osteoporosis, is being assessed in a large-scale trial for its potential to prevent fractures in se

Meet Greg Monroe! Greg is living well with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD) and receives care at the Duke Movement Disorders Center. Tell us a little about yourself.