About Neurology

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Advancing Neurological Treatment & Care

Discover our journey to becoming the neurological cornerstone of Michigan and our focus on a more equitable and wellness-focused tomorrow.

Care, Research & Education with a People-First Approach

Our Mission

We aim to provide outstanding care for patients with diseases affecting the nervous system, advance understanding and treatment of these conditions through research and other scholarly work, and educate the next generation of physicians and scientists in the field.

Supporting, Promoting and Growing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Our department is committed to promoting inclusion, diversity, and cultural sensitivity within our program and our community. This important work happens within five sub-committees, focused on change within our department and in the many communities we serve. Together, we organize outreach in underserved communities, provide neurological care to patients with limited access to health services, perform important DEI research, host trainings and discussions, focus on diverse recruitment, and more.

Focusing on Wellness

In tandem with the university's commitment to wellness, our department’s wellness committee is working to provide education and initiatives that support healthy lifestyle choices. Specifically, we are focused on strengthening our sense of community, fostering positivity, prioritizing self-care and providing important resources specific to the challenges of our department and field.

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Neurology Internal Website

Resources and information for current Neurology learners and faculty.

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Join Our Team

As one of the first neurology departments in the country, we are proud to call the University of Michigan home. We hope you will join us in building our legacy.

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History

Turn back time and explore the 100+ year history of our department, from the very beginnings of Neurology studies to the comprehensive organization we represent today. Beginning in 1888, read the details of how the department has evolved with the discipline, including the notable breakthroughs and people along the way.

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FEATURED NEWS & STORIES

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Minding Memory

Giving Voice to Lived Experience in Dementia Research

In this episode, Lauren & Matt talk to Brenda Roberts and Steven Barbieri from the National Council of Dementia Minds. The National Council of Dementia Minds is the first national not-for-profit organization founded and governed by people living with dementia. Its work focuses on education, advocacy, peer support, and changing public perception of what it means to live with dementia. Brenda and Steven talk about the National Council of Dementia Minds, the importance of peer support and education for people living with dementia. They focus on how better understanding the lived experiences of people living with dementia can help shape research, policy, and advocacy.
Department News

ALS is on the rise, tracking cases could tell us why

Dr. Goutman has seen people living with ALS for 14 years and has cared for more than a thousand people with the disease and the clinic follows close to 300 people.
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Philanthropy News

Going the extra 100 miles

U-M Medical School student runs the HURT100 ultramarathon to raise funds for the Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center and the Alzheimer's Association.
2026 Faculty and Staff Awards
Medical School News

Nine from Medical School honored as part of annual Faculty and Staff Awards

Michigan Medicine recently announced its 2026 Faculty and Staff Awards. This year’s recipients include nine winners with Medical School appointments, including seven faculty and two staff members. This year’s Faculty and Staff Awards ceremony will be Dec. 3 at the Jack Roth Stadium Club in Michigan Stadium
Department News

A spouse says it’s early dementia. The patient looks fine.

A companion who says the patient is not fine deserves to be heard, not dismissed and not simply believed.
Department News

Supine sleep does not worsen apnea in NICU newborns, study finds

A new analysis of polysomnograms from 261 neonates who required intensive care suggests that, with one striking exception, it is not.