Department of Neurology

The Department of Neurology at the University of Utah is committed to ending neurological disease through specialized patient care, innovative research, and the education of tomorrow's physicians. Our department provides comprehensive primary and tertiary neurologic care, as well as neurologic consultation for patients who may return home and patients who must stay overnight.

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Jun 10, 2021

Nonprofits Host Virtual Event to Support University of Utah Headache Clinic

From June 23–July 1, your daily activities—like exercising, coloring, or baking—could help raise funds for the University of Utah’s Headache Clinic.... Read More

Neurology

Jun 10, 2021

The Neurologist-Patient Mismatch: What Non-Neurologists Can Do

There is nationwide shortage of neurologists that severely affects the care migraine sufferers receive. Learn how you can be part of the solution.... Read More

Neurology

Jun 10, 2021

A Potential Link Between Neurological Disorders

Recent research coming from Drs. Stefan Pulst and Daniel Scoles can bring hope to the many people who have been diagnosed with neurological disorders. A protein—Staufen1—could be a potential link between disorders such as ALS, Parkinson’s disease, cerebellar ataxia, and Huntington’s disease. This new theory, and the specific targeting of Staufen1, could eventually lead to therapeutic interventions.... Read More

Neurology

Jun 10, 2021

Did You Know We Offer a Free Headache School?

Twice a month, faculty members of the neuro-ophthalmology division offer free, online classes for those with migraines and headaches. The classes focus on improving quality of life, exploring many treatment options, answering commonly asked questions, and practicing progressive muscle relaxation and other forms of meditation.... Read More

Neurology

Jun 10, 2021

Giving Day Successes & A Thank You to Our Donors

Giving Day—our 1,850 minute fundraising event in April—was a success thanks to many of you. Not only were we able to connect over the many neurological causes we hope to help, but we were able to raise funds for a variety of divisions within the Department of Neurology. We’d also like to honor the incredible donors who contributed to our causes from January 2021 to April 2021.... Read More

Neurology

Jun 10, 2021

American Academy of Neurology 2021 Conference Recap

If you missed the AAN annual meeting this year, you can still catch up on the innovative presentations, panels, and courses our faculty and trainees were involved in. ... Read More

Neurology