Jerzy P. Szaflarski, M.D., Ph.D., professor and director of the Division of Epilepsy in the UAB Department of Neurology, has been named the first holder of the R. Edward Faught and Janet Jackson Faught Professorship in Epilepsy Research. The appointment was approved at the Board of Trustees’ November 2025 meeting.

Learn about epilepsy, types of seizures, common symptoms, warning signs and how to provide seizure first aid.

A new study involving researchers in the UAB Department of Neurology could help doctors better understand a chronic pain-causing condition associated with diabetes mellitus and, therefore, improve treatment options and reduce pain for diabetic patients.

Angela Hays Shapshak, M.D., professor in the UAB Department of Neurology, has been selected as a recipient of the Association of University Professors of Neurology (AUPN) Faculty Leadership Award.

Epilepsy is a common neurological condition that causes seizures and affects millions worldwide. Though seizures are a commonly recognized symptom of epilepsy, the disease can present differently depending on the patient.

Members of the UAB Department of Neurology attended and presented at the 2025 Northeast Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (NEALS) Consortium annual meeting in Clearwater, Florida, Oct. 7-10.

One ambulatory clinic in the UAB Department of Neurology has recently achieved outstanding results in patient experience.

UAB Medicine’s Leadership Development Office (LDO) celebrated seven distinguished faculty members from the seventh cohort of the Sharing Authentically to Inspire and Lead (SAIL) program at a graduation ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 21.

UAB Medicine’s Leadership Development Office (LDO) celebrated ten distinguished faculty members from the seventh cohort of the LEading, Advancing, Developing (LEAD) at a graduation ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 23.

UAB experts offer insight on Tourette syndrome, and the care patients may need after diagnosis.

A new music video released by the Brain Health Advocacy Mission (BHAM), part of the Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute at UAB, serves to convey the impact of lifestyle habits on brain health. The video reflects BHAM’s mission to inspire members of the community to prioritize brain health across the lifespan—starting at a young age.

Stephanie Spain, CRNP, advanced practice provider in the UAB Department of Neurology, recently received the 2025 APP Champion Award in recognition of exceptional advanced practice providers. 

Until now, treatments have only managed symptoms, rather than altering the disease’s course.

The UAB Department of Neurology hosted a breakfast to honor its 2025 Service Awards recipients on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Thirty-two members of the department were recognized for their years of service to the department, ranging from five years up to 35 years

New clinical services and specialty programs are expanding access to high-quality care in Birmingham and throughout Alabama.

A new treatment that proves to slow the progression of Huntington’s disease marks a breakthrough for a condition that has long been considered untreatable. Huntington’s is a rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorder that gradually deteriorates a person’s physical and mental abilities, often leading to death within 10 to 30 years of onset.

The 9th Annual Birmingham Ride to Eradicate Parkinson’s, part of the Team Rowland Road Series, will be Saturday, Oct. 4 at Oak Mountain State Park. This event, in conjunction with the Par Fore Parkinson’s golf tournament Oct. 3, benefits the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research and the Parkinson Association of Alabama.

National Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Week, held annually in late September, recognizes the essential role of APPs in healthcare.

Seven faculty members in the UAB Department of Neurology have been promoted, and two have received awards of tenure, effective Oct. 1, 2025,

A UAB neurologist shares how symptoms of various movement disorders can be treated with deep brain stimulation therapy.

The UAB ALS Multidisciplinary Clinic has been designated a Certified Treatment Center of Excellence (CTCE) by the ALS Association, a recognition that underscores its commitment to providing the highest standard of care for patients and families living with ALS.

When most people think about their health, they focus on the body: the heart, the lungs, the muscles. But what about the brain? The brain deserves just as much attention, and protecting it should start earlier than you think.

UAB Hospital has once again been recognized among the nation’s top hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery, according to the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings.

The UAB Department of Neurology welcomed Felicia Hataway, M.D., to the faculty as assistant professor in the Division of Cerebrovascular Disease in July 2025.

Victor Sung, M.D., professor in the UAB Department of Neurology, has been named the next director of the Division of Movement Disorders. Anthony Nicholas, M.D., Ph.D., who left UAB in May 2025, previously served as director of the Division since 2017.

The published study found a correlation between first-time transient ischemic attack and future cognitive decline. Rates of decline between TIA and stroke participants were the same.

Knowing the symptoms and acting quickly in a stroke emergency can help to minimize long-term effects.

This spring, the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees awarded the rank of Distinguished Professor to five and the rank of University Professor to four faculty members.

Chronic stress can increase inflammation in the brain, which can impact sleep, cognition and memory and potentially increase one’s risk for neurodegenerative diseases.

The Killion family of Birmingham has given a $10 million gift to UAB to create the Wayne Killion Endowment for the Center for Neurodegeneration and Experimental Therapeutics and to rename the center the Killion Center for Neurodegeneration and Experimental Therapeutics.