Department of Neurology

Leading the Field for Over 100 Years

As one of the first neurology departments in the country, we have provided generations of physicians and scientists with the knowledge, skills and compassion necessary to provide high-quality patient care.

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Outstanding Care for an Outstanding Community

Our goal is to provide outstanding care for patients with disease affecting the nervous system, while also advancing our understanding and treatment of these conditions through research and other scholarly work. We believe we can better achieve this goal by fostering an environment that promotes health and wellness not only within the department but also across all segments of our community.

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Learn more about our commitment to advancing the care and treatment of neurologic disease.

EDUCATION

Leave this program with the knowledge, training and mentors needed to thrive as an educator and leader in the global health care community.

RESEARCH

Choose from a wide range of research studies and specialties, focused on understanding and treating neurologic diseases.

PEOPLE

Passionate experts with a variety of experiences and viewpoints lead our research, teaching and clinical missions with excellence.

PATIENT CARE

Our clinical focus is to provide the highest quality care for disorders that impact the nervous system.

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By supporting one of the nation’s leading neurology departments, your gift directly impacts patients and families facing debilitating diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and epilepsy.

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ONE OF THE FIRST, ONE OF THE BEST

80
Full-time Faculty
200+
Annual Articles in Peer-Reviewed Journals
9th
Nationally in Receiving NIH Funds

Upcoming Events

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11 9 2026 11 9 2026

Call for Proposals: Brain Tumor Research & Care Symposium

Submit your proposals and save the date for the third annual Brain Tumor Research & Care Symposium.
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11 30 2026 11:00 am 11 30 2026 - 12:00 pm

Human Genetics Research Seminar Series: Brett A. McCray, MD, PhD

Part of the Human Genetics Research Seminar Series

FEATURED NEWS & STORIES

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Patrick Stewart died after a 'brief' journey with dementia. Is that common?

People who have cognitive problems late in life often don’t have just one condition…there’s a tendency to look for a single diagnosis—one condition, one answer.
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Sleep specialist says permanent standard time may be better for health

Dr. Shelgikar, a neurologist and sleep specialist at University of Michigan Health, said permanent daylight-saving time is not the best option for overall health.
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How to prepare to ‘fall back’ this weekend

This fall we will be turning back the clocks, regardless of any future changes. Dr. Shelgikar says there are some things we can do to ease that burden.
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The health effects of time change as push for permanent standard time continues

Lawmakers have pushed to shift to permanent standard time. The Sunshine Protection Act passed the U.S. House but has stalled in the Senate.
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U-M researchers work to improve obstructive sleep apnea in children with Down syndrome

Some physical features associated with Down syndrome raise risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea. The symptoms can also be more severe and start earlier.
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Daylight saving time ends this weekend: Sleep experts say this time is better for your health

This weekend, we fall back to end daylight saving time.