Neurology Department News and Information
UI Health Epilepsy Program: PAUSE and the EMU
The Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disease. It affects as many as one in 26 people in their lifetime and 50 million people worldwide. The hallmark of this chronic disorder is recurrent, unprovoked seizures that may involve part (partial) or the entire [...]
It’s All in the Data: Advancing Data Analytics and COVID-19 Informatics
Dr. Jorge Rodriquez-Fernandez MD My name is Jorge Rodriguez-Fernandez M.D. Prior to graduating from the Neurology residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago, I went to medical school at Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá, Colombia, and worked around five years in understanding brain function at Yale University and [...]
Neuroimmunology & Equity: Multiple Sclerosis and COVID-19
Dr. Michael Carrithers, MD, Ph.D Through collaborations with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the Jesse Brown VA Hospital, new clinical and research programs in the Section of Neuroimmunology aim to discover the causes of inflammatory diseases of the brain and spinal cord and identify new treatments. These [...]
Diagnosed with Epilepsy: What’s Next?
The Epilepsy Support Group The University of Illinois Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation and UI Health has started a support group for individuals living with a diagnosis of seizures and epilepsy. The group discussions include patients, caregivers, and care team members. Living an independent, productive and active life [...]
“Gold Plus” Advances in Stroke Care at the University of Illinois at Chicago
UIC’s Department of Neurology Stroke Section Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability and mortality worldwide. It has been estimated that approximately 800,000 cases of stroke occur in the United States every year; almost 80 percent of these are first-ever strokes and the rest are recurrent. [...]
A Grateful Tribute to the Garvin Family
Eleanor Louise Garvin Skinner Dr. John Garvin, the late professor, founding head of the UIC Neurology Department, and one of the most gifted neurological clinicians in America, left his legacy of neurological education, research, and clinical care that lives on through the Neurology Department. His sister, Eleanor Louise [...]
UIC Dept of Neurology Newsletter -March 2022
Message from the Head Jeffrey A. Loeb, M.D. Ph.D Welcome to the Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation in 2022! I am so excited about the progress we have made in growing a top-notch Neurology and Rehabilitation department. Clinically, we have outstanding neurology sub-specialty programs in all areas of neurological disease. [...]
UIC Researchers Find Some Brain Cells Increase Activity After Death
CHICAGO (CBS) — It’s not exactly a scene from The Walking Dead, but researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have found that, in the hours after death, some brain cells not only remain active, but actually increase activity. In a new study published in Scientific Reports, the researchers found the so-called “zombie [...]
‘Zombie’ genes? Research shows some genes come to life in the brain after death
In the hours after we die, certain cells in the human brain are still active. Some cells even increase their activity and grow to gargantuan proportions, according to new research from the University of Illinois Chicago. In a newly published study in the journal Scientific Reports, the UIC researchers analyzed gene [...]
CMO Leadership Update – June 2019
IN THIS ISSUE A Destination for Inclusive Care | Smart PSA Screening | A Neurologist’s Concussion Story Download PDF File
UIC Dept of Neurology – Newsletter 2020
Message from the Head Jeffrey A. Loeb, M.D. Ph.D Welcome to the Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation in 2018! Looking back, in April this will mark my 5th year as head of the department. I am so excited with the progress we have made in growing a top notch Neurology [...]
UI Health News Roundup October 2018
UI Health Newsletter UPDATES ON THE UI HEALTH GOALS & INITIATIVES Leaders and managers recently distributed the UI Health Goals & Initiatives to all Hospital & Clinics staff. The Goals & Initiatives — both for FY19 and beyond — are vital to our long-term capabilities and future success. It is [...]
UIC Epilepsy Research in the News
Chicago Tribune News The Chicago Tribune covered a new study led by Dr. Dilip Pandey, associate professor of neurology and rehabilitation in the UIC College of Medicine, that found that people with epilepsy living in high-crime areas in Chicago have more seizures than people living in low-crime areas. Read [...]
The 2018 Rhea and Louis D. Boshes Lectureship
The Annual 2018 Rhea and Louis D. Boshes Lectureship & the Neuropsychiatric Institute 75th Anniversary Celebration Nobel-laureate Eric R. Kandel, M.D. The Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine is pleased to announce that the 2017-18 Annual Rhea and Louis [...]
Exciting academic partnership between UIC & Schwab in rehabilitation
Exciting academic partnership between UIC & Schwab in rehabilitation The Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation at UIH has undergone a major change in the last 6 months. In continued pursuit of clinical and academic excellence, University of Illinois has partnered with Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital to provide rehabilitation services and add [...]
Welcome Dr. Abrams as Section Chief & Director of the Neuromuscular Center
Welcome Dr. Abrams as Section Chief & Director of the Neuromuscular Center The Neuromuscular division of the Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation at UIH has taken off! The Division delivers patient care in its three multidisciplinary clinics. The Muscular Dystrophy Association sponsored Certified Care Center provides medical services for patients [...]
Predictors of elevated intracranial hypertension in spontaneous supratentorial intracranial hemorrhage
Predictors of elevated intracranial hypertension in spontaneous supratentorial intracranial hemorrhage Dr. Gabriela Trifan, PGY3 Resident I started my research career early after finishing medical school. At that time, I was fortunate enough to meet and work closely with a renowned physicist - Dr. Mark Haacke the creator [...]
Big Data in Healthcare & Medicine: The Implementation
Big Data in Healthcare & Medicine: The Implementation Dr. Monique Diaz My name is Monique Diaz M.D. and I am pleased to have returned to my roots at the University of Illinois at Chicago for a fellowship in clinical informatics. I attended medical school at UIC and [...]
Predictors of Vasospasm in SubArachnoid Hemorrhage
Predictors of Vasospasm in SubArachnoid Hemorrhage Muhammad Rizwan Husain, MD PGY-3 Neurology Resident These are exciting times to be a resident in neurology, where the field has considerably evolved over the last few decades. Many decades ago, neurology was thought of as only a field attributed to [...]
Understanding Epilepsy: Big Data Way
Understanding Epilepsy: Big Data Way Biswajit Maharathi, MS PhD Y-2, Bioengineering Big Data, one of the most sought after complex and voluminous dataset concepts, has a great potential to decipher the unexplored mysteries of the human brain. Owing to the complex origin and extensive workup of patients [...]
Using technology to help epilepsy patients
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Congratulations to Dr. Jeffrey Loeb on a donation from the Patrick Grange Memorial Foundation
Patrick Grange Memorial Foundation Donation Congratulations to Dr. Loeb and his lab who received a $10,000 donation from the Patrick Grange Memorial Foundation.
Congratulations to Dr. Lawrence Zeidman on the publication of two articles
Read more about Dr. Zeidman's Articles: Hans Jacob and brain research on Hamburg "euthanasia" victims Awaiting further brains! A Carpal Tunnel Grading System Including CSI-diagnosed Mild Cases: Relation to Presenting Features and Outcomes
Dr. John S. Garvin, first head of UIC College of Medicine’s neurology department, remembered
Dr John S Garvin Dr. John S. Garvin, first head of UIC College of Medicine's neurology department, remembered as gifted, compassionate Garvin, who was the first head of the department of neurology at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and was known to peers as [...]
Tablet-based tool helps epilepsy patients learn self-management skills
PAUSE To Learn About Your Epilepsy "The PAUSE program is based on the coordinated care model," says Dr. Dilip Pandey, associate professor of neurology and rehabilitation in the UIC College of Medicine and a lead investigator on the PAUSE project. Read more.
Sturge-Weber Foundation Names University of Illinois Professor Jeffrey Loeb as Chief Clinical Strategist
Sturge-Weber Foundation Names University of Illinois Professor Jeffrey Loeb as Chief Clinical Strategist Jeffrey A. Loeb, M.D., Ph.D. has been named the inaugural Chief Clinical Strategist for the Sturge-Weber Foundation. Read more.
Congratulations to Dr. Yevgenya Kaydanova on receiving the Illinois Department of Humans Services Epilepsy Program Award
Congratulations to Dr. Yevgenya Kaydanova on receiving the Illinois Department of Humans Services Epilepsy Program Award. The Epilepsy program will provide client and family support services as needed for individuals diagnosed with epilepsy, their families, and community at large.
Congratulations to Dr. Fernando Testai on receiving the 2016 UI Health Physician of the year award
Congratulations to Dr. Fernando Testai on receiving the 2016 UI Health Physician of the year award. Dr. Testai currently serves as the Director of Vascular Neurology here in the UIC department of Neurology & Rehabilitation and is widely recognized for his passion in ensuring that patients receive the best possible [...]
Congratulations to Dr. Liudmila Romanova on receiving the CCTS KL2 CATS Award
Congratulations to Dr. Liudmila Romanova on receiving the CCTS KL2 CATS Award. The CCTS CATS Scholars Awards support the research efforts and career development of scientist dedicated to translational research.
The Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation welcomes our newest faculty members
The Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation welcomes our newest faculty members Drs. Baback Arshi, and Anna Serafini.
Available Neurology Department Faculty Positions
Available Faculty Positions Current faculty openings can be viewed here: http://chicago.medicine.uic.edu/departments/academic-departments/neurology-rehabilitation/neurology-rehabilitation-faculty/available-faculty-positions/
Working at UI Health
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Publication Spotlight
Publication Spotlight The Tragic Realities of Nazi Persecution of Jewish Physicians: A Cover Story by Dr. Lawrence Zeidman, UIC Department of Neurology & Rehabilitation
2014 Employee Recognition Award Recipients
2014 Employee Recognition Award Recipients Congratulations to Yesenia Alverio, John Fino, and TaNisha Taylor on individually being awarded the UIC Award of Merit!
Epilepsy Awareness Month- UIC Neurology & Rehabilitation
Epilepsy Awareness Month- UIC Neurology & Rehabilitation Epilepsy Foundation- #DareTo Hashtag Campaign Centers for Disease Control and Prevention American Epilepsy Society- Epilepsy: A Window On The Brain
2014 MDA Telethon Profile
2014 MDA Telethon Profile The 2014 MDA Show of Strength Telethon was recently broadcast on national television and one of our very own ALS patients, Eric Von Schaumburg, was featured. You may learn more about his story by clicking here.
UIC ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Watch our very own ALS Clinic take on the challenge! For more information or to make a donation towards ALS research and support, please visit: www.alsa.org and www.mda.org.
Congratulations to the UI Health Stroke Program for achieving Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification!
Congratulations to the UI Health Stroke Program for achieving Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification! The University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System has been recognized by The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association as meeting The Joint Commission’s standards for Disease-Specific Care Comprehensive Stroke Center [...]
Lawrence Zeidman Receives International Society for the History of the Neurosciences Award
Congratulations to Dr. Lawrence Zeidman on being presented with the "Outstanding Article Award" by the International Society for the History of the Neurosciences! Dr. Zeidman was presented with this honor for his series of articles on neuroscientist oppression and resistance in World War II.
Introducing A New Neuropathies & Nerve Injuries Clinic At UI Health!
Dr Lawrence Zeidman, MD, FAAN Introducing A New Neuropathies & Nerve Injuries Clinic At UI Health! This multidisciplinary clinic is overseen by Dr. Lawrence Zeidman and offers PT/OT and pain management services in one convenient setting. Read more here.
Congratulations to the University of Illinois Medical Center’s EMG Laboratory on being approved by the AANEM Board for Lab Accreditation with Exemplary Status!
Congratulations to the University of Illinois Medical Center’s EMG Laboratory on being approved by the AANEM Board for Lab Accreditation with Exemplary Status! Exemplary Status is the highest level of accreditation an electrodiagnostic laboratory can achieve under the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine’s Accreditation Program.
Congratulations to Dr. Qin Li Jiang on being presented with the Iron Horse Award, presented by the ALS Association!
Dr Qin Li Jiang Congratulations to Dr. Qin Li Jiang on being presented with the Iron Horse Award, presented by the ALS Association! The Iron Horse Award is the ALS Association’s top honor, named after Lou Gehrig, who suffered from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and earned the nickname [...]
Please join us in welcoming the newest member of our department, Dr. Ahmed Hassan.
Dr. Ahmed Hassan, MD Please join us in welcoming the newest member of our department, Dr. Ahmed Hassan. Dr. Hassan will serve as the medical director of the Neurology Intensive Care Unit.
In The News: UIC-Led Clinical Trials IDs Patients At Higher Risk of Second Stroke
In The News: UIC-Led Clinical Trials IDs Patients At Higher Risk of Second Stroke
UIC Neuromuscular Center Becomes Certified by ALS Association
Congratulations to our very own ALS clinic on becoming certified as an ALS Center of Excellence by the ALS Association!
In The News: ‘Microlesions’ in Epilepsy Discovered By Novel Technique
Dr. Jeffrey Loeb and his colleagues have discovered why areas of the brain that appear normal can produce severe seizures in both children and adults with epilepsy.
University of Illinois Brain Tumor Center
Dr M. Kelly Nicholas, MD, PhD University of Illinois Brain Tumor Center Dr M. Kelly Nicholas, MD, PhD brings his extensive clinical experience and board certifications in neurology and neuro-oncology to lead the Brain Tumor Center. Read more about the Brain Tumor Center as well as Dr Nicholas' [...]
New Insight Into The Management of Brain Tumor-Related Epilepsy
In The News: New Insight Into The Management of Brain Tumor-Related Epilepsy A team of University of Illinois and Wayne State University researchers have found that people with brain tumor-related epilepsy benefit from a combined surgical procedure that removes both the tumor, as well as brain tissue with epileptic properties. Read [...]
Dr. Vinny Sharma Receives UI Care Award!
Congratulations to our PGY-2 resident Dr. Vinny Sharma for being presented with the UI Care Award! The UI CARE Award is presented to hospital employees who exemplify outstanding patient care.
UI Health Recognized for Treatment of Rare Blood Vessel Disease
In The News: UI Health Recognized for Treatment of Rare Blood Vessel Disease Sturge Weber Foundation Congratulations to the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System for being designated as a "Center of Excellence" for patients living with Sturge-Weber syndrome, a rare vascular disorder that can cause [...]
Chicago Fire Soccer Club, UI Health Host Stroke Awareness Night
In The News: Chicago Fire Soccer Club, UI Health Host Stroke Awareness Night on May 28 The Chicago Fire Soccer Club and the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) have partnered to host Stroke Awareness Night on Saturday, May 28, 2016.
Tablet-based tool helps epilepsy patients learn self-management skills
Epilepsy patients who want to learn how to manage their own unique symptoms can now get individualized information via tablet computer through a research project at the University of Illinois at Chicago. “PAUSE” — for Personalized Internet Assisted Underserved Self-management for Epilepsy — is a tablet-based tool customized for each patient to help them [...]