Research and scholarship within the Department of Neurology advance understanding of the brain and nervous system while translating discovery into improved clinical care. Faculty pursue rigorous basic, translational, and clinical research that addresses neurological disease across the lifespan, with an emphasis on conditions that affect cognition, movement, and quality of life.
The department's research portfolio reflects a commitment to scientific inquiry that informs diagnosis, guides therapeutic innovation, and supports evidence-based care. Investigators collaborate across disciplines and partner with clinical programs to ensure discoveries move efficiently from bench to bedside. This integrated approach strengthens the department's role as a regional and national contributor to neuroscience research.
Areas of Research Focus
Neurology faculty lead and participate in funded studies and clinical investigations spanning key areas of neurological science, including:
- Neurodegenerative disease and cognitive aging
- Parkinson's disease and movement disorders
- Gait dysfunction and mobility impairment
- Brain network function and dysfunction
- Neuromodulation and advanced therapeutics
- Neuroimaging biomarkers and translational neuroscience
These efforts support a robust scholarly environment that also enhances education and training for learners engaged in research across the College of Medicine.
