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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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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- Representation of Women Among Medical School Faculty Improves, but Work Still Needed
January 27, 2023
Representation of women in medical school faculty improved between 1990 and 2019, according to study…
- Over 30-Year Study, Head Injury Doubled Long-Term Death Risk
January 26, 2023
Head injury was associated with decreased long-term survival time in a community-based cohort with more…
- Head Injury Linked to Long-Term Mortality Risk
January 25, 2023
Head injury was associated with decreased long-term survival time in a community-based cohort with more…