UAB Department of Neurology

05/29/2026

The UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Neurology is growing its faculty across a range of specialty areas that represent the breadth of its clinical and academic mission.

We are currently recruiting open rank faculty in neurocritical care, comprehensive neurology, epilepsy, neuropsychology, movement disorders, and memory disorders. These roles support a balance of patient care, research, and education within a collaborative academic environment.

Learn more about these faculty opportunities and apply:
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05/29/2026

Four department chairs in 50 years is an impressive feat! Here's a look at our department leadership over the decades, starting with James H. Halsey, M.D., (1974 - 1985), John N. Whitaker, M.D. (1985 - 2001), Ray L. Watts, M.D. (2003 - 2010), and David Standaert, M.D., Ph.D., (2011 - present).

05/28/2026

Briana De Miranda, Ph.D., associate professor in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Neurology, is leading National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded research examining how environmental exposures may contribute to Parkinson’s disease.

An award from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, part of the NIH, is helping De Miranda address this. The Outstanding New Environmental Scientist (ONES) Award supports De Miranda’s project, “The role of lysosomal impairment in trichloroethylene‑induced Parkinsonian neurodegeneration,” with approximately $2.2 million in total funding.

Briana De Miranda, Ph.D., associate professor in the UAB Department of Neurology, is leading NIH-funded research examining how environmental exposures may contribute to Parkinson’s disease.

05/27/2026

Ronald Lazar, Ph.D., was recently recognized in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine 2026 Dean's Excellence Awards for Faculty, for demonstrating excellence in research.

With more than 25 consecutive years of federal funding and over $72 million in total research support, Lazar has shaped the field’s understanding of cognitive decline, stroke recovery, and the vascular contributions to brain aging.

Congratulations to Dr. Lazar on this well-deserved recognition!

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05/26/2026

The UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Neurology’s work in Kenya was recently highlighted by WCOV Fox 20!

Through the Neurology Global Health Program, Juliana Coleman, M.D., Rebeka Sipma, M.D., and neurology resident Rebecca Massey, M.D., PGY4, are expanding access to neurological care through hands-on patient care and medical education partnerships.

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05/23/2026

Nita A. Limdi, Pharm.D., Ph.D., MSPH, FAHA, has been inducted as a 2026 Fellow of the Association for Clinical and Translational Science. Limdi was recognized during Translational Science 2026, the organization’s annual meeting, as part of the inaugural cohort of the Fellows of ACTS program.

Nita A. Limdi, Pharm.D., Ph.D., MSPH, FAHANita A. Limdi, Pharm.D., Ph.D., MSPH, FAHA, Ray L. Watts Heersink Endowed Chair and professor in the UAB Department of Neurology, has been inducted as a 2026 Fellow of the Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS). Limdi was recognized during...

05/22/2026

On Tuesday, the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Neurology hosted its annual Whitaker Day luncheon in honor of Dr. John Whitaker, recognizing and celebrating the hard work, dedication, and contributions of its entire team. The event serves as a special opportunity to show appreciation for all employees and foster a sense of community across the department. Thank you to everyone that joined us! 💚

05/13/2026

The UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Neurology recently ranked No. 22 in the nation in the 2025 Blue Ridge Rankings, which places the department among the top neurology programs in the country for research funding.

This ranking continues our track record of placing among the top 25 neurology programs nationwide!

The UAB Department of Neurology recently ranked No. 22 in the nation in the 2025 Blue Ridge Rankings, which places the department among the top neurology programs in the country for research funding.

05/12/2026

Muhammad Alvi, M.D., alumnus of the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Neurology residency program, has gone on to pursue not only a successful career as a neurologist, but also as a mentor to trainees in the field, helping to invest back into the specialty that shaped him into the leader he is today.

Catch up with Dr. Alvi! 📰 https://buff.ly/XDXnExR

05/11/2026

Talene Yacoubian, M.D., Ph.D., professor in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Neurology, has been named the second holder of the Charlene A. Jones Endowed Chair in Neuroimmunology. Congratulations, Dr. Yacoubian! ⭐

Talene Yacoubian, M.D., Ph.D.Talene Yacoubian, M.D., Ph.D., professor in the UAB Department of Neurology, has been named the second holder of the Charlene A. Jones Endowed Chair in Neuroimmunology. The appointment was approved by the UAB Board of Trustees at the board’s meeting on April 17, 2026.

05/11/2026

Congratulations Dr. Castanon on graduating from the spring 2026 cohort of the UAB Medicine SAIL program!

Eight faculty members recently graduated from cohort 8 of the SAIL (Sharing Authentically to Inspire and Lead) program for spring 2026.

Offered each fall and spring, the SAIL Program equips junior faculty with the tools and confidence to grow as educators, researchers, clinicians, and institutional leaders.

Join us in congratulating these outstanding faculty members!

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