Our Mission
The Department of Neurology has a strong mission and a rich history at the University of Pennsylvania. We have a long tradition of excellence in patient care, research and education in both adult and pediatric neurology. Since its establishment more than a century ago, our department has shaped the field of neurology by pioneering essential neurologic treatments…
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A Letter from the Chair
Welcome to the Department of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and University of Pennsylvania Health System! In Neurology, we work to develop effective treatments and therapies which requires the expertise, dedication and cooperation of scientists from many fields of research to treat basic and complex neurological disorders. Established in 1871, by Dr. Horatio Wood, the Department of the Neurology is the oldest Department in the country with a history of excellence in patient care, research and education in both adult and pediatric neurology. Today, Penn Neurology faculty members are engaged in groundbreaking research and clinical trials involving many complex neurological disorders. The Department includes over 130 full-time and associated faculty with a full range of clinical activities, based at the Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM), University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS), and Children's…
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Central PSOM Resources:
- PSOM Proposal Template Resources, including information on data sharing, cores, letters of support and overall support for the resources and environment section of grant proposals
- Support for broader impact and community engagement with NSF or NIH grants
- Proposal development guidance and language for NIH Institutional Training (T32) submissions
- Guidance, tips, and example submissions for NIH S10 Shared Instrumentation and High End Instrumentation grants
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News
- A Philadelphia Glass Artist Has Made a Secular Sanctuary for the Ages
April 23, 2025
As the artist in residence at the Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics (PCfN), Judith Schaechter created…
- Visual Impairment, Age-Related Eye Disease, and Sleep Dysfunction in Older Adults
April 22, 2025
Older adults with self-reported visual difficulties were significantly more likely to take medication for sleep,…
- After 25 Years of Effort, Is Stroke Care Meeting the Need?
April 16, 2025
25 years ago, stroke care in the United States was limited. The majority of stroke…