UAB Department of Neurology

11/05/2026

Join the Department of Neurology for the Neurology Research Education Series on Nov. 18 at 12 p.m.

Jenna Smith, RN, BSN, will present “Case Scenarios in Clinical Research: Lessons for Research Team" in WPCC-D or via Zoom.

Register by Nov. 11th: https://buff.ly/mYZ9Euo

11/03/2026

Toby Gropen, M.D., James H. Halsey, Jr., M.D. Endowed Professor, director of the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Division of Cerebrovascular Disease, and director of the UAB Comprehensive Neurovascular and Stroke Center, was honored with the 2026 Joe E. Acker EMS Award for Vision and Leadership to EMS System Development by the Birmingham Regional EMS System - BREMSS.

Toby Gropen, M.D., James H. Halsey, Jr., M.D. Endowed Professor, director of the Division of Cerebrovascular Disease, and director of the UAB Comprehensive Neurovascular and Stroke Center, was recently honored with the 2026 Joe E. Acker EMS Award for Vision and Leadership to EMS System Development b...

11/02/2026

Briana De Miranda, Ph.D., was selected to serve on the Parkinson’s Disease Exposome Integration Task Force, an initiative of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society focused on advancing understanding of how environmental and lifestyle factors contribute to Parkinson’s disease risk and progression. UAB Heersink School of Medicine

Briana De Miranda, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Neurology, was selected to serve on the Parkinson’s Disease Exposome Integration Task Force, an initiative of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society, focused on advancing understanding of how environmental and li...

10/29/2026

Congratulations to Shirley Gibbs on being named a recipient of the UAB Heersink School of Medicine 2026 Dean’s Excellence Award for Staff! She has made a lasting impact and her contributions to neurology education, neuro-oncology research, and community outreach continue to strengthen our mission every day.

Read more: https://buff.ly/kg60lY1

10/27/2026

T. Alinea Esensoy, M.D., joined the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Neurology as an assistant professor in the Division of Cerebrovascular Disease in July 2026.

Learn more about her journey and what inspires her work!

T. Alinea Esensoy, M.D., joined the UAB Department of Neurology as an assistant professor in the Division of Cerebrovascular Disease in July 2026. She earned her Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering from UAB in 2017 and her medical degree from the UAB Heersink School of Medicine in 2021. ...

10/26/2026

Check out these highlights from our department at the American Neurological Association Annual Meeting!

Dr. Bhandari attended through the ANA Futures Program Scholarship and presented research on dacrystic seizures, mentored by Dr. Houston. Utkarsh Agarwal presented research on deep brain stimulation, mentored by Dr. Walker. Dr. Cox also shared work on EEG.

It was a great opportunity to showcase research, connect with colleagues from across the field, and represent UAB Heersink School of Medicine.

10/23/2026

Victor Del Bene, Ph.D., associate professor in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Neurology was featured in an article, "U.S. doctors are aging, raising concerns about patient safety," about physician cognitive impairment by the Washington Post.

Read more here: https://buff.ly/O7z5NFl

10/21/2026

Let's take it back to April 1997. The UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Neurology featured roughly 30 faculty members, led by Dr. John N. Whitaker. Who else do you recognize?

📸 : UAB Archives

10/19/2026

The UAB Heersink School of Medicine Division of Neuro-Oncology received a generous $75,000 donation from Blazer Bolt, Inc., for cancer research. Shirley Gibbs and Burt Nabors, M.D., accepted the check from Rhoda Maron, D.O., president and founder of Blazer Bolt, Inc., and Jerri Haslem of Blazer Bolt. The funds were raised through the annual Blazer Bolt for Brain Cancer 5K and Fun Run this spring. Thank you to everyone who helped make this contribution possible and continues to advance brain cancer research!

10/16/2026

The UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Neurology recently welcomed Golbarg Saber, M.D., Ph.D., as an assistant professor in the Division of Epilepsy. Welcome, Dr. Saber! 💚