Neurology Research Training Opportunities

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With the excellent infrastructure and formal training that our programs provide, you will be well on your way to a successful career in clinical or basic research.

Clinical Neuroscientist Training

There is an increasing gap between our ability to treat neurologic diseases and our growing understanding of normal and diseased nervous system functions. The Clinical Neuroscientist Training Program is a NIH sponsored program aimed at accelerating the career development of clinician-scientists.

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Clinical & Basic Neuroscience Training

This mentored research training program in basic and clinical neuroscience has been funded continuously by the NIH/NINDS since 1982. The continued success of this research program is founded on providing comprehensive research training and mentoring to both PhD's and MD's interested in uncovering and/or targeting molecular mechanisms associated with diseases affecting the nervous system.

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Gray Areas: Realistic Possibility of Reversing Diabetic Neuropathy

Brian Callaghan, MD, MS, professor of neurology at the University of Michigan, discusses the clinical debate around whether diabetic peripheral neuropathy is reversible if diagnosed and treated early enough.
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Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Research Center receives $22M to advance efforts statewide

NIH renews $22M for Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, supporting a first-of-its-kind statewide partnership and dementia research.
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Couples’ Snoring Solutions Guide: Here’s What Causes Snoring and How to Stop It Disrupting Your Sleep

Dr. Ronald Chervin, a professor of neurology and sleep medicine at the University of Michigan, explained the mechanics.
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Minding Memory

The Care Ecosystem: Supporting People Living with Dementia and Their Families

Welcome back to Season 6 of Minding Memory! In this episode, Lauren & Matt speak with Dr. Katherine (Kate) Possin, who holds the John Douglas French Alzheimer’s Foundation Professorship at the University of California, San Francisco Fein Memory & Aging Center. Dr. Possin talks about the Care Ecosystem, a telephone and web-based model that provides ongoing education, support, care planning, and coordination for people living with dementia and their care partners. They’ll dig into how the Care Ecosystem was developed, and what studies have shown about its impact on people living with dementia.
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Earlier Menopause May Lead to Early Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

A new study suggests that the age when menopause happens may be linked to how the brain ages many years later.
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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?