Brainwaves

Welcome to Brainwaves, the Department of Neurology’s quarterly communication for department alumni about the latest neurologic education and research.

Current Edition

November 2023

Past Editions

• July 2022
• April 2022
• July 2021
• April 2021
• January 2021

Faculty Features

• Jenny Linnoila, MD
• Ingrid Loma-Miller, MD
• Raul G. Nogueira, MD
• David Lacomis, MD

Alumni Spotlights

• Janet Teodori, MD
• Cecily Cole Martin, MD

Articles

• Meet Our Chair: Page B. Pennell, MD

• Research update: The central role of α-Synuclein in the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease by Edward A. Burton, MD, DPhil, FRCP

Watch Brainwaves Live

David Lacomis, MD, chief of the neuromuscular division and director of the MDA clinic, talks about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis research. (June 2, 2021)

J. Timothy Greenamyre, MD, PhD, Love Family Professor and director of the Pittsburgh Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases (PIND), discusses the latest advancements in Parkinson’s research at PIND. (March 31, 2021)