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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ABOUT US

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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YOU CAN HELP TRANSFORM CARE

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 2 2026 11:00 am 11 2 2026 - 12:00 pm

Human Genetics Research Seminar Series: Hume Stroud, PhD

Part of the Human Genetics Research Seminar Series
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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Department News

Shared protein pathology redefines treatment for multiple neurodegenerative diseases

ALS, FTD and LATE share a biological foundation. Should disease biology matter more than symptoms and other clinical traits?
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Health Lab

5 things to know about ALS

A Michigan Medicine expert answers questions about this degenerative neurological disease and the work in process to defeat it.
Department News

The sleep habits that help you wake up without an alarm

Waking up naturally can be surprisingly easy, if you take care of other sleep essentials.
Department News

Melatonin and Magnesium: Supplements for Better Sleep

Research shows that melatonin and magnesium may help with sleep issues, but they have caveats and should be discussed with a doctor before use.
Department News

Experts reveal whether the Scandinavian sleep method works

If you share a bed with a partner, your quality of sleep can be easily disrupted by their nighttime habits, too.
Department News

Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children With Down Syndrome

For children with Down syndrome, the risk for obstructive sleep apnea is particularly high and standard therapies often do not fully treat their symptoms.