May 16, 2013
If neuroimaging shows brain tissue injury, the insult should be called a stroke, even if no symptoms exist, according to an expert consensus document from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA). Scott E. Kasner, MD,
director of the Penn Stroke Center,
co-chaired the
writing committee for the report.
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May 14, 2013
In a Reader's Digest story about a WWII veteran's blast concussion during combat and related long-term issues, Douglas Smith, MD, professor of Neurosurgery and director of the Center for Brain Injury and Repair is interviewed.
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May 10, 2013
University of Pennsylvania neurologist Nabila Dahodwala, MD, spoke with WHYY about the benefits of a dance class designed for people with Parkinson's disease.
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The Penn Medicine Neuroscience Center (PMNC) is dedicated to the advancement of the understanding of the brain, spine and peripheral nervous system.
Developing effective treatments and therapies for these areas requires the expertise, dedication and cooperation of scientists from many fields of research.
At Penn, the schools, centers, and institutes across our campus are brought together in the PMNC to create an integrated approach to patient
care, education and research.
Learn more about the PMNC
Pilot Collaborative Research Projects
The PMNC announces new funding for Penn faculty whose work falls within the broad category of the neurosciences. This funding will be offered over the course of the 2012-2013 (FY 13) academic year.
Click to view the Call for Proposals for Innovative Pilot Research Projects
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