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
Events
News
- Head Injury: Higher risk of epilepsy later in life
May 18, 2022
Discussing traumatic brain injuries, Andrea Schneider, MD, PhD, an assistant professor of Neurology, says, “One…
- Training Tool Assesses Whether Older Adults Can Make Informed Decisions
May 11, 2022
Developed by Jason Karlawish, MD, co-director of the Penn Memory Center and a professor of…
- Childhood Trauma Linked to Increased Risk of MS
April 20, 2022
Childhood trauma, including sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, may be linked to an increased risk…