David Standaert MD, PhD

Chair, Department of Neurology, UAB Heersink School of Medicine. @uab_neurology Tweets=mine

[UAB Department of Neurology @uab_neurology]

Happy #MatchDay2025! ⭐ 💚 We are thrilled to announce our new residency class of 2029! We can't wait to see the amazing impact you'll make in the world of neurology. 🧠 #uabmatchday2025 #itsamatch @uabheersink @MCG_AUG @bozok_t @VCOMAuburn @KMC_Mangalore

[David Standaert MD, PhD @DavidStandaert]

Dr Briana De Miranda, Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of Alabama at Birmingham…

[Parkinson's Foundation Research @PFResearchTeam]

Our Stanley Fahn Awardee Briana De Miranda delivered a beautiful Keynote Address last week at ASAP's 2025 CRN Collaborative Meeting. It was a wonderful overview of the known environmental risk factors for PD. Well done Briana!

[UAB Department of Neurology @uab_neurology]

Take a tour with us! Join our residents on a virtual tour of the spaces where participants of the @UABHeersink Department of Neurology Residency Program work, learn, and unwind.
https://t.co/nSwJlMHKje

[UAB Department of Neurology @uab_neurology]

Why consider @UABHeersink for neuroscience training? Hear from Department of Neurology faculty and our colleagues in this new video highlighting neuroscience education at UAB! https://t.co/xbYXTbjUeZ

[UAB Department of Neurology @uab_neurology]

Joao Pereira, Ph.D., joined our faculty as an assistant professor in July 2024. Read about his passion for neurodegenerative diseases and excitement for his new role in the department: https://t.co/vXTpi03Vxr
@UABHeersink

[UAB Department of Neurology @uab_neurology]

Dr. Shin J. Oh, a pioneer in neuromuscular disease and professor emeritus in the @UABHeersink Department of Neurology, celebrates one of the longest neurology tenures in American medicine. Oh returns to UAB on Nov. 19 to give the 31st Annual Oh Lecture. https://t.co/TAcMFbuuxd

[UAB Department of Neurology @uab_neurology]

FEATURED: David Geldmacher, M.D., was featured in the lead story of the Oct. 3 printed edition of @NeurologyToday titled, "Neurology Practices Create Systems for Meeting Demand for Anti-Amyloid Therapies." @UABHeersink
https://t.co/KdxapVGyUC

[UAB Department of Neurology @uab_neurology]

Marissa Dean, M.D., was among 8 recent graduates of @UABMedicine's Leading Advancing Developing leadership program. The program, geared toward associate professors, serves to build ongoing faculty leadership capability. Congrats, Dr. Dean! @UABHeersink https://t.co/t4b4yJ7dAn

[Joao Pereira @jdpereira]

Happy to announce our funding from the amazing ALS Finding a Cure and Hop On A Cure Foundations to study organoid models of ALS!

We’ll be studying organoid models of C9ORF72 ALS and more!

https://t.co/MHpHTJDfxN

[UAB Department of Neurology @uab_neurology]

Eroboghene Ubogu, M.D., director of the @UABHeersink Division of Neuromuscular Disease, presented virtual Grand Rounds titled, "Molecular mimicry in an autoimmune disease: Novel advances from peripheral nerves" on Oct. 24 at @unmc.
Watch now: https://t.co/nlyZEfugTF

[David Standaert MD, PhD @DavidStandaert]

Congrats to Dr. Marissa Dean!

[UAB Heersink School of Medicine @UABHeersink]

8 faculty members recently graduated from @UABMedicine's LEading Advancing Developing leadership development program! Congrats to members of @UAB_Neurology, @UAB_Oto, @UABSurgery, @UABRadiology, @UABPathology, & UAB Pharmacology & Toxicology!

https://t.co/0zBbtn9AGN

[UAB Department of Neurology @uab_neurology]

Patricia Aguilar Calvo, Ph.D., and Mariangela Scarduzio, Ph.D., assistant professors in our department, have been awarded research grants from @APDAParkinsons! They are two of eight recipients in the country to be awarded this grant. 🌟@UABHeersink
📰 https://t.co/0O6BmKNFXB

[UAB Department of Neurology @uab_neurology]

FEATURED: The Department of Neurology was featured in the recent edition of @UABMedicine magazine! Drs. Geldmacher, Lazar, and Roberson discuss the new UAB Brain Aging and Memory Hub and a recent $21.4 million grant for @UAB_Alzheimer's. @UABHeersink
📰 https://t.co/733fERTngh

[UAB Department of Neurology @uab_neurology]

🎉 👏 46 providers in the Department of Neurology were recognized for the exceptional care they delivered to patients during FY24. These providers achieved a 95% or higher rating in care satisfaction based on patient feedback.
@UABHeersink
@UABMedicine
📰 https://t.co/2GZ3f8DqwX

[UAB Department of Neurology @uab_neurology]

UAB has recently invested in a new MEG, a machine that has significant implications for localizing abnormalities in the brain in patients with diseases like epilepsy and beyond. @UABHeersink @UABMedicine @NeurosureryUab @uabpeds @UABEngineering
📰 https://t.co/ngl51093bl

[David Standaert MD, PhD @DavidStandaert]

Come ride the Rowland Road Series with UAB Neurology - https://t.co/C2GM582S7o

[UAB Department of Neurology @uab_neurology]

🎉 Get to know Rebeka Sipma, M.D., who joined the @UABHeersink Department of Neurology as an assistant professor in July! https://t.co/lXvO3BG0Q2

[UAB Department of Neurology @uab_neurology]

Happy APP Appreciation Week! We are proud of all of our talented and bright APPs! 🌟 @UABHeersink #app #neurologyapp #advancedpracticeprovider

[UAB Neuroscience Roadmap Scholars Program @UAB_NeuroRMS]

Congrats to Dr. Allendorfer (RMS Associate Director) and Dr. Volpicelli-Daley (RMS Career Coach and mentor)!

[American Parkinson Disease Association @APDAParkinsons]

APDA is excited to announce the inspiring researchers and exciting projects being funded for the 2024-2025 year! With $2.6 Million in new funding an increase of over 30 percent from the year before, find out more on our website and see the full list:

https://t.co/BXxctlFbK1