In this section, we will highlight certain members of our faculty here at UCLA Neurology, to showcase some of their important work in the field, and give you a chance to see some of the brains behind Neurology.

 NEW!  10/6/2021 Epilepsy specialist Sandra Dewar inducted into American Academy of Nursing

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10/1/2021 A dime-sized buzzer on the foot could reduce epileptic seizures

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9/27/2021 Anti-seizure medication improves cognitive function in some Alzheimer’s patients

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8/25/2021 A place for MS patients to find expertise and community takes its next steps

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8/17/2021 Epilepsy specialist draws on study of philosophy to improve patient care

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8/11/2021 Stem cell treatment for dementia clears major hurdle

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7/29/2021 Newer cholesterol-lowering drugs appear safer than statins for some patients

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6/29/2021 Virtual reality boosts brain rhythms crucial for neuroplasticity, learning and memory

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6/25/2021 How brain cells compensate for damage from a stroke

New results challenge the current model of how the brain can reorganize in the aftermath of a stroke

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6/15/2021 What is the new Alzheimer's Disease medication, and who should get it?

Q&A with Keith Vossel, director of the Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer's Disease Research

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6/15/2021 Blood clots that cause strokes can spawn smaller clots that may cause a new blockage

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6/7/2021 UCLA Neurology researchers identify a new type of drug as a potential treatment for Parkinson’s disease

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5/28/2021 New blood test reads messages from the brain

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5/11/2021 A loved one's diagnosis moved this UCLA Health researcher to take on ALS

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5/6/2021 New treatments for cluster headache – a pain that ‘knows no peer’

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4/29/2021 Vagus nerve stimulation during stroke rehab boosts arm mobility

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4/15/2021 Lead Exposure Linked to Parkinson's Disease

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4/9/2021 Thomas Carmichael elected to the Association of American Physicians

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3/24/2021 UCLA Health hospital data reveals COVID-19 risk factors specific to Latino population

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3/17/2021  Time lost is brain lost: Mobile Stroke Unit improves outcomes, trial shows

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3/8/2021 'Telerehabilitation' may be key in helping stroke survivors regain motor skills

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3/4/2021 Peter Goadsby, migraine expert, awarded the Brain Prize 2021

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3/3/2021 A friend's death from a fall left a lasting impression on this UCLA Health Neurologist

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2/22/2021 'Brain' organoids grown in lab mature much like infant brains

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2/11/2021 Exposure to agricultural pesticides in California's Central Valley increases risk for depression and anxiety disorders

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1/27/2021 UCLA Health neurologist leads way in diversity efforts for his specialty

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1/7/2021 Alzheimer's disease study reveals new layers of complexity in how brain cells interact

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12/23/2020 How our brains track where we and others go

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12/18/2020 World-renowned migraine doctor joins UCLA Health team, bringing big plans

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12/18/2020 UCLA-led study uses 3D-printed ‘blood vessels’ to identify possible link between coronavirus and stroke

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12/17/2020 Jeffrey Saver joins executive committee for nationwide stroke study

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12/7/2020 Epilepsy Treatment at UCLA Health Gives Patient the Confidence to Have a Baby

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12/4/2020 Lab Profile: The Hinman Lab Focuses on Stroke and Dementia

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11/30/2020 Years of isolation end for young man after surgery at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital

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11/16/2020 Getting Help for Non-Epileptic Seizures

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11/13/2020 Going the Distance for Epilepsy Relief

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10/30/2020 Lab Profile: The Rexach Lab Focuses on Treating Neurodegenerative Diseases

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10/21/2020 Scientists Identify Compound That Stimulates Muscle Cells in Mice

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10/19/2020 Extending the Genomics Revolution to People of All Ethnicities

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New Gene Therapy Project for Adolescent Onset Muscular Dystrophy

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'Time Cells' in the Brain Adapt and Change to Link Important Events in Memory

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Partially Overlapping Patterns of Brain Function Found in Anorexia, BDD

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Don't Overlook PTSD in COVID-19 Survivors When Treating 'Brain Fog'

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Dementia to Blame for Higher Death Rate Among People with Epilepsy

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Lab Profile: The Bitan Lab Focuses on Overcoming Neurodegenerative Diseases

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July 31, 2020: Drs Jessica Rexach and Keith Vossel selected for new endowed chair positions at UCLA

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June 30, 2020: Alcohol exposure in the womb disrupts communication between brain regions

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June 23, 2020: Large-scale study of Alzheimer’s disease brains may reveal new drug targets

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June 18, 2020: Michael J. Fox Foundation awards $750,000 to UCLA researchers

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June 9, 2020: New cholesterol-lowering drug prevents stroke in high-risk patients

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Lab Profile: The Arac Lab Focuses on Brain-Behavior Relationship

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May 29, 2020: Brain Tumor Drug Gets a Second Look

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May 22, 2020: UCLA Welcomes New Director of Alzheimer’s Center

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May 20, 2020: New Mutation May be a Major Contributor to Genetic Ataxia

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May 8, 2020: How COVID-19 Affects the Nervous System

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May 4, 2020: COVID-19 Prompts New Guidelines for Stroke Care

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April 21, 2020: UCLA Neurologist Elected to the Association of American Physicians, a Society Honoring Outstanding Physician-Scientists

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April 17, 2020: How Air Pollution Kills Brain Cells

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April 17, 2020: UCLA Neurology Clinic Adopts Video Visits

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April 10, 2020: Clinical Trials, Research Labs Disrupted by COVID-19

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April 3, 2020: Neurology Department at UCLA Steps Up With 3-D Printed Face Shields to Forestall Shortages

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March 20, 2020: Bilingualism Delays the Onset of Alzheimer’s Symptoms

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March 6, 2020: A New Way to Think About Parkinson's Care: UCLA Workshop Explores the Challenges, Benefits of Learning Healthcare Systems