Neurological Sciences
New faculty spotlight: Matthew Garlinghouse, Ph.D.
Encounter as an EMT led new researcher to neuropsychology.
Sep 8, 2016
![Matthew Garlinghouse, Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Garlinghouse0908.jpg)
UNMC seeks patients with treatment-resistant epilepsy for cannabidiol study
Legislative bill passed in 2015 provides $500,000 in state funding
Jun 29, 2016
![Broc Bartenhagen (left), a 14-year-old from Gretna, Neb., with drug-resistant epilepsy, is a potential candidate for the cannabidiol study being conducted at UNMC. He's seen here with his father, Mike Bartenhagen.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Bartenhagen.jpg)
Under the Microscope: Parkinson’s disease research
Dr. Gold talks with Howard Gendelman, M.D., about his work with immune therapy for Parkinson’s disease.
Apr 12, 2016
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Dr. Thorell awarded endowed chair in neurosurgery
Chair named in honor of Dr. Lyal Leibrock, former UNMC section chief of neurosurgery
Mar 29, 2016
![William Thorell, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Thorell.jpg)
Huntington’s disease focus of Olson Center program
Amy Hellman, M.D., will speak at Tuesday event.
Mar 14, 2016
![Amy Hellman, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Hell0325.jpg)
UNMC aids in study on new diabetes drug
Pierre Fayad, M.D., was the local principal investigator of the study, which has been published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Mar 11, 2016
![Pierre Fayad, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Fayad0311.jpg)
Huntington’s disease focus of Olson Center program
Amy Hellman, M.D., to lead brown bag luncheon discussion on March 15.
Mar 2, 2016
![Amy Hellman, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Hell0325.jpg)
UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s raises nearly $16,000
More than 500 skaters participate in 24-hour event
Jan 27, 2016
![UNMC neurologist John Bertoni, M.D., Ph.D. (left) with one of his Parkinson's patients Roger Palmer, who skated a lap around the UNMC Ice Rink as part of the opening ceremonies.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/BertoniSkate2016.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: David Warren, Ph.D.
Assistant professor in neurological sciences has always been fascinated by memory and cognition.
Jan 26, 2016
![David Warren, Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Warren0127.jpg)
UNMC research study seeks drivers between 65-90
Study will look at drivers in their everyday lives, in their own vehicles.
Jan 18, 2016
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