Welcome From The Chair
Matthew E. Fink, MD Chairman
The Department of Neurology and Neuroscience at Weill Cornell Medical College and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is considered one of the premier academic neurology departments in the world.
News and Highlights
Pair Up for Parkinson's Research - How People with Parkinson's Move Clinical Research Forward
An educational forum recognizing the contributions of Parkinson's clinical research participants scheduled for Saturday, April 21, 2012.
Brain and Spine 2012 - a CME for the primary care physician
Friday, May 4, 2012, Register Here
Computer Model of Spread of Dementia Can Predict Future Disease Patterns Years Before They Occur in a Patient
Weill Cornell and Columbia Join National Effort to Spur Clinical Trials in the Neurosciences
JAMA Study Finds Patients with Stroke Symptoms Are Still Not Calling 911
Announcing the Grand Opening of the Weill Cornell Multiple Sclerosis Center at Nyack Hospital
Dr. Krieger Discusses Restless Leg Syndrome on WABC
Introducing the Judith Jaffe Multiple Sclerosis Brand New Website
Dr. Leifer Leads Study Establishing New Guidelines to Improve Stroke Care
A study lead by Dr. Dana Leifer proposed new guidelines to monitor the diagnosis and treatment of patients at stroke centers with the goal of improving the care that they receive.
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Calms Epilepsy
Device functions as "pacemaker for the brain." Calms epilepsy but not "miracle cure" - patients still need medication.
Announcing Weill Cornell's Center for Sleep Medicine
The newly constructed, expanded and relocated state-of-the-art Center for Sleep Medicine is a joint endeavor of the Departments of Neurology and Neuroscience, Medicine, and Division of Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine.
Reducing Dosage of Parkinson's Drugs Can Cause Symptoms Similar to Those of Cocaine Withdrawal
NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Study Explains Difficulties in Tapering Parkinson's Drugs in Patients With Side Effects Such as Compulsive Eating, Pathological Gambling, Compulsive Buying and Hypersexuality. View profile for Melissa J. Nirenberg, MD, PhD.
Specialty Centers
The department consists of 14 divisions specializing in various neurological conditions.
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