Department and Faculty News
Epilepsy Care: Collaborating to Prevent Seizures
February 6, 2024
Whether a patient receives a new diagnosis of epilepsy or they have struggled for years to manage their seizures, they need high-quality care from the partnership of their primary care provider and specialist. UW Medicine neurological surgeons and neurologists are trained to deliver the most advanced epilepsy therapies and treatments, offering relief for a condition…
UW Medicine’s Memory and Brain Wellness Center treated its first patient with the new Alzheimer’s drug, Lecanemab
December 7, 2023
UW Medicine’s Memory and Brain Wellness Center treated its first patient with the new Alzheimer’s drug, lecanemab, on Dec. 1. The drug has been shown to reduce cognitive decline in patients with early Alzheimer’s disease. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Fe2nCZc0lDg
ALS Clinic receives UW Medicine Cares Award
December 7, 2023
Congratulations to the ALS Clinic on receiving a Fall 2023 UW Medicine Cares Award. Nassim Rad, MD, Assistant Professor, is co-director of the clinic along with Michael D. Weiss, MD, FAAN, Professor, UW Department of Neurology. The UW Medicine Cares Awards were established in 2013 to formally recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of individuals and…
Child Neurologists Named Top Doctor 2023 | Seattle Magazine
September 5, 2023
Seattle magazine has published its list of “Top Docs” for Child Neurology. Hannah Tully, MD: Pediatric neurology; Seattle Children's Hospital Catherine Amlie-Lefond, MD, Pediatric neurology; Seattle Children's Hospital James Owens, MD, PhD: Neurosciences Center, Neurology, Environmental Medicine, Epilepsy Program; Seattle Children’s HospitalKyle Steinman, MD: Pediatric neurology, Autism; Seattle Children’s HospitalRussell Saneto, DO, PhD: Neurology; Seattle Children’s…
Neurologists Named Top Doctor 2023 | Seattle Magazine
September 5, 2023
Ali Samii, MD: Movement disorders, Neurology; Neurology Clinic at UW Medical CenterGary A. Stobbe, MD: Neurology, Autism; Adult Autism Clinic Gloria von Geldern, MD: Multiple sclerosis, Neurology, Telehealth services; Multiple Sclerosis Center at UW Medical CenterAnnette Wundes, MD: Neurology, Multiple sclerosis, Telehealth services; Multiple Sclerosis Center at UW Medical Center Michael Weiss, MD: Electrodiagnostic medicine, Neurology, Neuromuscular…
An Innovative Approach to Dementia and Memory Care
May 19, 2023
Thomas Grabowski, MD, and Marigrace Becker Alzheimer’s disease can be a devastating diagnosis. This progressive neurodegenerative condition affects a person’s cognitive abilities, memories and independence in the later stages. In the United States, approximately 6.7 million people are currently affected, and the Alzheimer’s Association expects that number to nearly double to 12.7 million by 2050.…
UW Medicine Neurology on Pace to Transform Rural Health
February 27, 2023
Thabele (Bay) Leslie-Mazwi, MD For Thabele (Bay) Leslie-Mazwi, MD, the UW Medicine Department of Neurology is more than the only group of academic medicine specialists providing neurological services to Washington state and the Pacific Northwest. It’s a team of providers uniquely positioned to transform care for the thousands of people living in the area’s most…
UW Medicine MS Walk – Sunday, April 23, 2023
February 9, 2023
Innovations In Epilepsy Conference
October 10, 2022
After 2 years of going virtual, we are thrilled to bring you the Innovations in Epilepsy Conference in-person! Join us on Saturday, November 12 at Seattle Children's Hospital for this annual conference. We have great presenters and topics planned that you don't want to miss! Featuring UW Medicine's Dr. Holmes and Dr. Kim! Can't join us in-person?…
Mapping the whole human brain: Allen Institute to lead global collaboration
September 29, 2022
Scientists at the Allen Institute are launching the brain equivalent of the Human Genome Project, leading a new global collaboration to map the approximately 200 billion cells in the human brain by their type and function. The work and research of Dr. Kimiko Domoto-Reilly [uwmedicine.org] and Dr. Thomas Grabowski [uwmedicine.org] are featured in this global…
Congratulations to Gloria von Geldern MD FAAN
September 26, 2022
Congratulations to Gloria von Geldern MD FAAN [uwmedicine.org], Associate Professor of Neurology at the UW MS Center [uwmedicine.org], for graduating from the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Women Leading in Neurology program this month. This national AAN leadership program for mid-career neurologists empowers women to advance to the top levels of leadership in their fields…
Parkinson’s Disease
September 15, 2022
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. This neurodegenerative disorder affects cells in a specific area of the brain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the associated symptoms make Parkinson’s disease the 14th cause of death in the United States. Parkinson’s disease causes stiffness or slowing of…
She once thought becoming a doc wasn't possible
September 6, 2022
Dr. Jamie Wright, diagnosed with hydrocephalus as an infant, begins her second year as a UW Medicine neurology resident. “I think she’s a good addition to the program,” said Dr. Michael A. Williams, director of the UW Medicine Adult and Transitional Hydrocephalus Clinic and professor of neurology and neurological surgery at the UW School of Medicine. “She’s got…
2022 Puget Sound Heart And Stroke Walk
August 17, 2022
Walk with UW Medicine on October 8th for Heart and Stroke Walk Day! Join a team or make a donation by scanning the QR code below.
She Had Seizures All Her Life — Brain Surgery Cured Her
July 28, 2022
Melissa Hunter was used to having occasional seizures — she’d been diagnosed with epilepsy as a child, but medication kept the condition at bay. When she was in her late 20s and decided to try for a child, doctors in Portland, where she lives, recommended switching her epilepsy medication. The switch caused her condition to…
Run For The Hills 5K & Fun Run
July 21, 2022
Meet Bryan - a man with a mission to face a diagnosis of early onset Parkinson's disease (PD) with fitness and connection. Opening up about a diagnosis of early onset PD at age 31 was an obstacle in and of itself. Doing so has proven an empowering way to create awareness for Parkinson's, and to support…
Welcome Dr. Don Elbert to the Department of Neurology
July 19, 2022
Coming from the University of Texas (UT) at Austin, Dr. Don Elbert joined as an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology. Welcome to the department Dr. Elbert! I’m excited for the local environment in Seattle, the ocean and the mountains, hiking and being outdoors in the summer. I’m really looking forward to seeing the…
HMC Pilot Project Award
July 18, 2022
Drs. Sarah Wahlster and Claire Creutzfeldt were awarded the 2022 HMC Pilot Project Award for their project titled:Long-Term Trajectories Following Severe Acute Brain Injury Requiring Mechanical Ventilation: A Mixed-methods Study to Assess Outcomes of Patients and Their Surrogate Decision-Makers This will be multidisciplinary project in collaboration with faculty from Palliative Care, Rehab Medicine, Neurosurgery, Pulmonary & Anesthesia…
No, a Migraine Is Not Just a Bad Headache — Here’s Why
July 12, 2022
More than just a headache Migraines are a common, debilitating neurological condition. Despite great progress in medical treatments, migraines remain underdiagnosed and undertreated. Migraines involve intense head pain; light, sound and movement sensitivity; nausea and vomiting; and visual disturbances. Migraine triggers include changes in sleep, environmental stimulation, stress and certain foods. Some individuals with migraines also experience visual,…
Congratulations to Dr. Weinstein on his NIH RO1 award
July 12, 2022
Congratulations to Dr. Weinstein on his NIH RO1 award, for the “Role of Microglia in Cerebral Small Vessel Disease (CSVD)/Vascular Cognitive Impairment (VCI)” For more information about Dr. Weinstein's research, visit his lab's webpage: Weinstein Laboratory | Department of Neurology (washington.edu)
MS Center Celebrates 10 Years of Centralized Care
July 6, 2022
Highlights | Celebrating decades of MS care, research and training UW Medical Center has provided comprehensive multiple sclerosis (MS) services since 1977. Since 2012, all MS services have been under one roof in the UW Medicine Multiple Sclerosis Center at UW Medical Center – Northwest. A team approach is important for helping patients deal with the many…
Neurologists Named Top Doctor 2022 | Seattle Magazine
July 6, 2022
Congratulations to the Neurologists listed below for being cited as Top Docs in this year’s Seattle Magazine survey. This honor reflects the admiration of their Puget Sound area neurologist peers. Charles Bernick, M.D.: neurology, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, memory disorders; HMC Memory & Brain Wellness Center Theodore E. Bushnell, M.D.: neurology, sleep disorders, sleep disorders; Harborview Sleep Clinic Claire J. Creutzfeldt,…
Child Neurologists Named Top Doctor 2022 | Seattle Magazine
July 5, 2022
Congratulations to the Neurologists listed below for being cited as Top Docs in this year’s Seattle Magazine survey. This honor reflects the admiration of their Puget Sound area neurologist peers. Catherine M. Amlie-Lefond, M.D.: child neurology, cerebrovascular disease, stroke; Seattle Children's Hospital, Pediatric Neurology Heidi K. Blume, M.D.: child neurology, headache; Seattle Children's Hospital Edward John Novotny, Jr. M.D.: child…
“I’ll Have Scars, Too”: A Father-Son Bond More Than Skin Deep
June 22, 2022
A few weeks after Ryder Gordon’s first surgery at Seattle Children’s, Thomas Gordon went to the tattoo shop and got an exact replica of his son’s scar on his neck and chest. When Ryder Gordon was 2 years old, he underwent his first surgery. It took 12 hours and saved his life. Thomas Gordon and…
Congratulations Harborview MC and UW Medicine!
June 17, 2022
Congratulations Harborview Medical Center! The American Heart Association (AHA) is recognizing your hospital nationally for the Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award! Again, congratulations to your entire team for your commitment to high quality patient care through Get With the Guidelines®!…
3 Things Our Headache Experts Want You to Know
June 15, 2022
Highlights | Improving primary care access to headache treatment One of every six people in the U.S. have headaches every year.Migraines are ranked as the second cause of disability by the World Health Organization.Taking acute pain medication for frequent headaches can cause daily rebound headaches.Instead, try adding preventive treatment options, lifestyle changes and neuromodulation devices.UW Medicine providers can…
Department of Neurology 9th Annual Trainee Research Poster Symposium
June 14, 2022
Thursday, June 16th 2:00pm-4:30pm Location: HUB 145 Prizes will be awarded for the best poster in each category: human subjects/clinical research and basic science/pre-clinical research 9th Annual Trainee Research Poster Symposium Thursday, June 16, 2022 Basic Science Presenters, Titles and Authors Ashley McDonough CSF1R antagonism abolishes ischemic preconditioning mediated protection in white matter Authors: Ashley McDonough, Margaret A…
Head for the Cure 5K - Seattle
June 9, 2022
UW MEDICAL CENTER ALVORD BRAIN TUMOR CLINIC Join the UW Medical Center Alvord Brain Tumor Clinic Team for the 2022 Head for the Cure 5K on Saturday, July 9th at Magnuson Park! This event raises funds to directly benefit the Alvord Brain Tumor Center and the Brain Tumor Trials Collaborative, both of which directly benefit…
What Are Rebound Headaches and How Can You Cope?
June 8, 2022
If you’re one of the 1 million people in Washington state who experience headaches, there’s a fair chance you reach for a painkiller at the first sign of throbbing or radiating pain. This makes sense: Many pain medications say headache or migraine relief right on the bottle. But most pain medications weren’t specifically designed to…
Two Pacific Northwest Women Share Their MS Stories
June 1, 2022
There are a lot of stereotypes out there about multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic disease that can lead to vision loss, trouble walking and muscle weakness. But did you know that, despite how serious it can be, it’s possible to live a full life with it?... Read the full article on Right as Rain, featuring…
Gene Therapy Shows Promise for DMD, as Trials Continue and Challenges Remain
May 29, 2022
UW Neurology's Jeffrey Chamberlain, PhD, outlined the 4 different types of gene therapy for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) at the Gene Therapy and Gene Editing Symposium which took place on the second day of the CureDuchenne 2022 FUTURES National Conference. Dr. Chamberlain is a professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine and director of the…
Stroke survivor’s journey a reminder to know warning signs
May 28, 2022
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. This time of year has a renewed meaning for Dorene Centioli-McTigue. The founder of Pagliacci Pizza at first did not recognize a subtle stroke warning sign a year ago. Now she encourages others to learn the signs and seek help immediately if they experience any of the symptoms...
Congratulations to Dr. Cyrus Zabetian
April 28, 2022
Dr. Cyrus Zabetian has received over $1.2 million in funding for his study: Genetic Movement Disorders: Etiologies and PathogenesesThe major goal of this project is to identify the molecular etiologies of genetic movement disorders as an important step towards improving diagnoses, elucidating pathogeneses, and facilitating efforts to develop targeted therapies.
Congratulations to Dr. Chris Ransom for his VA Clinician Scientist Investigator Award
April 28, 2022
VA BLR&D Program Officials can nominate one fundable grant from their panels each cycle. Dr. Chris Ransom was nominated and received the Award for his research: "Regulation of extrasynaptic GABA-A receptors in health and disease"This project will study cellular and molecular changes that occur after experiment TBI, with focus on extrasynaptic GABA receptors (both GABA-A…
Act FAST - Seattle Fire Station 28 EMS Team Outreach
April 22, 2022
Knowing the signs and symptoms of stroke and acting FAST is crucial when it comes to stroke care. Our EMS partners are the first responders to the community play an key part in this care. UW Medicine Stroke Team members Dr. David Tirschwell, Kelsey Hagstrand, ARNP and Kelly Bender Outreach Liaison met with Seattle Fire…
Congratulations to the UW Regional Epilepsy Center!
April 21, 2022
The UW Regional Epilepsy Center has been re-credentialed by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers as a NAEC Level 4 Center for 2022 and 2023. This is their highest-level designation and certifies that our Center is capable of handling the most complicated surgical epilepsy cases.
UW Medicine MS Walk - April 24, 2022
March 1, 2022
Register and donate today at: https://mssociety.donordrive.com/team/UWMS
Brain Awareness Week 2022
March 1, 2022
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 4:00-5:00pm PST Alzheimer’s disease is a common form of dementia that leads to devastating cognitive and neurological deficits. However, despite affecting an estimated 6.2 million adults in the US alone in 2021, its causes are poorly understood and no effective treatments exist to halt or reverse the neuron death caused by…
RO1 for Jessica Young, Sumie Jayadev, and Christine Disteche
November 4, 2021
ISCRM faculty members Jessica Young, Sumie Jayadev, and Christine Disteche have received a five-year, $6 million R01 grant to study the mechanisms of sex differences in risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers will use unique hiPSC lines generated by the Disteche lab that have different numbers of sex chromosomes and generate matched APOE4 or…
Join INPCS for our Inaugural Annual Meeting this November!
October 15, 2021
This year’s virtual conference, to be held November 4th - 6th, 2021, will focus on the theme of Taking Flight, celebrating the new society and highlighting the promise of this emerging field. We have an international and all-star lineup of speakers! Receive up to 15.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. There is NO Fee to…
Patient of Dr. Wundes at UW Multiple Sclerosis Center was featured on the Today Show, detailing her stem cell transplantation
October 13, 2021
Congratulations to Catherine Amlie-Lefond, M.D. for receiving the 2022 Sidney Carter Award in Child Neurology
October 8, 2021
The Carter Award, one of the AAN’s premier lectures, is given annually to an exceptional child neurologist. The Carter Lecture is scheduled for presentation at the AAN Annual Meeting during the Presidential Plenary Session on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, WA.
Congratulations to Sidney M. Gospe Jr. MD, PhD for his 2021 Roger and Mary Brumback Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award
October 4, 2021
Child Neurology Residency Ranked Highly
September 1, 2021
Doximity just released its rankings of Child Neurology residency programs and the University of Washington is ranked #9 among pediatric hospitals.
8th Annual Trainee Research Poster Symposium Winners
June 25, 2021
The 8th Annual Trainee Research Poster symposium was another great success and exhibition of the important work our trainees are producing. All the participants did a wonderful job presenting the work they are contributing to our field. Four candidates stood out among their peers. On behalf of our esteemed Dr. Leslie-Mawzi, Dr. Patel, Dr. Chamberlain,…
Garvey Institute for Brain Health Solutions Innovation Grant
June 1, 2021
Congratulations to John Oakley, MD, Phd, Michael Persenaire, MD, Juliane Gust, MD, PhD and Thomas Grabowski, MD for receiving the Garvey Institute for Brain Health Solutions Innovation Grant.
Top Docs 2021 - Pediatric Neurology
May 27, 2021
Seattle magazine has published its list of “Top Docs” for Child Neurology. UW faculty have snared all but one of these peer-endorsed recommendations. Please join me in congratulating the following winners, some for multiple years! Mark Wainwright, MD, PhD, Professor of Neurology Heidi Blume, MD, Associate Professor of Neurology Rusty Novotny, MD, Professor of Neurology…
Seattle Magazine: TOP DOCS 2021
May 26, 2021
Congratulations to Lynne Taylor, MD, Professor of Neurology and Michael Weiss, MD, Professor of Neurology for being cited as Top Docs in this year's Seattle Magazine survey. This honor reflects the admiration of their Puget Sound area neurologist peers. They were both cited last year, and some years before that.
Welcome Dr. Bay Leslie-Mazwi to UW Neurology and Dr. Nicole Mazwi to UW Rehabilitation Medicine!
May 10, 2021
For Bay Leslie-Mazwi, MD, and Nicole Mazwi, MD, medicine will always be a part of their lives... Read the full article on the UW Huddle.
Take a Few Steps to Make a Change ~ WALK on World MS Day - May 30th 2021
May 7, 2021
One million Americans live with it. Here in the Northwest, it is especially prevalent. Join Kelly Bender, Health Services Manager for the University of Washington MS Center and Team Captain for the MS Walk (GO HUSKIES!)
May is #StrokeAwarenessMonth
May 1, 2021
Dr. William Lou, Neurology Neurovascular Fellow, discusses the importance of know the warning signs of stroke, especially during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Stroke Club
March 19, 2021
To help lay the foundation for recovery and transition into life after a stroke. Members of the UW Medicine stroke care team will be available to answer questions and review educational topics.
Congratulations!
January 28, 2021
Marie Davis, MD, Ph.D, was awarded an NIH R01 grant for her research on investigation the role of lipid metabolism in protein aggregation and neurodegenerative disease progression. https://neurology.uw.edu/welcome/research/davis-laboratory/
7th Annual Alexander M. Spence Memorial Lecture
September 25, 2020
The Department of Neurology is excited to invite you to the 7th Annual Alexander Spence Memorial Lecture on October 22, 2020.
Please join us for our Neurology Resident Didactics on September 29th & October 15th
September 25, 2020
Please join the Department of Neurology on September 29, 2020 and October 15, 2020 for two special open didactic sessions for prospective applicants. These sessions are open to all interested neurology residency applicants and we hope you can join. Please email our Residency Program Manager, Stella White stellad@uw.edu with any questions. Tuesday, September 29th: 3-4pm…
Seattle Met and Seattle Magazine Top Doctors 2020
September 1, 2020
Seattle Met and Seattle Magazine recently announced their top doctors of 2020, a list of trusted providers in the Puget Sound region. Congratulations to our Neurologists who made this year's list!
Neurology Chair Candidate Search Lectures
July 2, 2020
July 9th - Dr. Grabowski. July 23rd - Dr. Spudich. Aug 13th - Dr. Videnovic
Recent Publications
May 1, 2020
Young-Bin Song What PA Practice Looks Like in Neuro-Oncology https://www.aapa.org/news-central/2020/02/what-pa-practice-looks-like-in-neuro-oncology/ Suman Jayadev Beckman M, et al. Loss of presenilin 2 age-dependently alters susceptibility to acute seizures and kindling acquisition. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0969996119303948?via%3Dihub Jerome Graber J Neuroimaging. 2020 Jan 10. doi: 10.1111/jon.12687. [Epub ahead of print] Clinical Imaging for Diagnostic Challenges in the Management of Gliomas: A Review.…
2020 Match Results
May 1, 2020
We are very proud to announce the 2020 Match results for both our Adult and Child Neurology residency programs! We ended up matching a really terrific group of people, all of whom will be arriving later this June to begin their training. We very much looking forward to working with each of these trainees. Thanks…
New Faculty
May 1, 2020
We are pleased to announce the recruitment of the following new faculty since Jan. 1st. They will be joining us in the 2020-21 academic year.
Congrats to Neurology Faculty who were awarded the PRAISE Award!
April 1, 2020
PRAISE stands for Patient Reported Assessment In Doctor Satisfaction and Excellence. The PRAISE Award is awarded biannually to outpatient and emergency department physicians, PAs, and ARNPs for their measured patient satisfaction. Recipients must receive at least 15 CMS CAHPS survey responses for the care they deliver and achieve the 80th percentile in provider communication and/or physician care scores. David Tirschwell M.D.…