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Neurology Newsletter - Winter 2013

Welcome to the inaugural issue of Neurotransmissions, the UW Department of Neurology newsletter. Since becoming an independent department in 1996, we have grown in size and in the diversity of our activities. The field of neurology itself has become more complex and exciting. Staying connected with one another has never been more important—or more challenging. Thus, we are pleased to have this new way to share information with colleagues, alumni and friends.

2012 Adult Residency Program Retreat

The adult residents spend a warm Seattle day out on Puget Sound as part of their first annual all Resident Retreat. Special thanks to the faculty covering the inpatient services at UWMC, HMC, and VAS for making this day happen! For more detailed information on the Neurology Residency Program please visit the Residency section.

Division Spotlight

Neuromuscular diseases encompass a number of conditions that affect the peripheral nerves, neuromuscular junction, motor neurons, and muscle. Take a look at the great information that Dr. Michael Weiss, Director of the Neuromuscular Diseases Division, and his team provide.

Multiple Sclerosis Center

The new Multiple Sclerosis Center is a state of the art facility offering a full range of services for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients including diagnosis and treatment. Our healthcare providers and staff are knowledgeable about current research methods, disease treatments, rehabilitation treatments and experimental treatments.

Division of Pediatric Neurology

The Division of Pediatric Neurology is a center of clinical and academic excellence. Originally founded as a program within the Department of Pediatrics, the Division of Pediatric Neurology has been a part of the Department of Neurology since 1995, with most faculty members having joint or adjunct appointments with the Department of Pediatrics. To learn more visit the Pediatric Neurology section.

Quarterly Schedule (SUMMER 2010)

DATE	PRESENTATION TITLE	PRESENTER
07/01 4:15 PM	Introduction	Bruce Ransom, M.D., Ph.D., Magnuson Professor and Chair, Department of Neurology, University of Washington
07/01 5:15 PM	Vertigo	Eric Kraus, M.D., Associate Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Washington
07/08 4:15 PM	Evaluating and Treating Epilepsy	John Miller, M.D., Ph.D., Professor, Department of Neurology, Joint with Neurosurgery, Director, Regional Epilepsy Center, University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center
07/08 5:15 PM	Epilepsy Status	Shahin Hakimian, M.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Washington
07/15 4:15 PM	Neuro-Infectious Disease	Joseph Zunt, M.D., M.P.H., Associate Professor, Department of Neurology, Joint with Global Health, Adjunct with Medicine, University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center
07/15 5:15 PM	Headache	Sylvia Lucas, M.D., Ph.D., Clinical Professor, Department of Neurology, Adjunct with Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington
07/22 4:15 PM	Neuromuscular Emergencies	Michael Weiss, M.D., Associate Professor, Department of Neurology, Adjunct with Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington
07/22 5:15 PM	Spine Emergencies	Trent Tredway, M.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Washington
07/29 4:15 PM	Acute Stroke Treatment	Kyra Becker, M.D., Professor, Department of Neurology, Joint with Neurological Surgery, University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center
07/29 5:15 PM	Processes of Acute Stroke Care in the UW System	David Tirschwell, M.D., M.Sc., Associate Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center
08/05 4:15 PM	Resident Case Presentation: What's Colitis Got To Do With It?	Alexa Craig, M.D., Resident, Department of Neurology, University of Washington
08/05 5:15 PM	Basic Neurochemistry	John Oakley, M.D., Ph.D., Acting Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center
08/12 4:15 PM	Neurooncology 101	Maciej Mrugala, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Adjunct with Neurosurgery, University of Washington
08/12 5:15 PM	Neuro-Ophthalmologic Emergencies	Steve Hamilton, M.D., Clinical Professor of Neurology and Ophthalmology, University of Washington Medical Center, Director, Neuro-Ophthalmology Clinic, Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA
08/19 4:15 PM	Ethical Issues in Neurology – Who Decides?	Denise Dudzinski, Ph.D., M.T.S., Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Bioethics & Humanities, University of Washington -AND- Claire Creutzfeldt, M.D., Acting Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center
08/19 5:15 PM	Neurointensive Care of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage	Miriam Treggiari, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., Associate Professor, Departments of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Adjunct with Epidemiology, University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center
08/26 4:15 PM	Trauma: Neurotrauma (Working Title)	Randy Chesnut, M.D., F.C.C.M., F.A.C.S., Integra Endowed Professor of Neurotrauma, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Washington, Director, Cranial and Spinal Trauma Center, Harborview Medical Center
08/26 5:15 PM	Rehab: Traumatic Brain Injury (Working Title)	Jennifer Zumsteg, M.D., Acting Instructor / Senior Fellow, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center

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