University of Utah Department of Neurology

02/11/2026

Save the date for the Utah Regional Stroke and Neuro Rehabilitation Conference, happening March 26–27 at the Marriott University Park Hotel in Salt Lake City.

02/05/2026

is coming up March 24-25!
At the Department of Neurology, today's trainees are becoming tomorrow’s neurologists 🥼🧠
When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up? Let us know in the comments!

02/04/2026

Research is art in motion. These images show the brain as a complex, colorful living network. Captured using diffusion MRI tractography.

Image credit: Hannah Lindsay, PhD

01/22/2026

🧠 Sudden vision changes aren’t always an eye problem. They can be a brain problem.

Neuro-ophthalmologist Judith Warner, MD explains how the eyes and brain work together and the most common reasons people are referred.

01/16/2026

Busy schedules, screens, stress...sound familiar? These are some of the things that are stealing your sleep.

Kathleen Digre, MD explains why getting enough rest is essential for your brain, overall health, and shares tips to help to reclaim your Z's.

01/14/2026

Newly discovered protein target could help protect neurons from death in ALS, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s

In neurodegenerative diseases, neurons can activate a shutdown process known as apoptosis.

A recent study found that reducing levels of the STAUFEN-1 protein may help block this process and protect neurons.
Lead study author Mandi Gandelman, MSci, PhD, at the University of Utah’s Pulst-Scoles Lab, emphasizes the urgency of understanding that process, especially since over 90% of neurodegenerative diseases are not inherited.
The Pulst-Scoles Lab’s findings may help inform future treatments for ALS, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s disease.

01/08/2026

A $1 million gift to advance ALS research. Introducing the Dr. John P. Punke Endowed Chair, with Daniel R. Scoles, PhD, named the inaugural chair. A full circle moment for both individuals.

After an ALS diagnosis linked to the ATXN2 gene, Dr. Punke searched for leading researchers and found them at the Pulst-Scoles Lab at the University of Utah. He enrolled in a clinical trial for a gene therapy that Scoles co-developed. A shared ALS journey of two people, one as a patient and the other as a researcher.
Dr. Punke’s generous act of selflessness reflects his deep dedication to advancing ALS research and improving the lives of others.

🔗 Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4527Y36

12/26/2025

Major win for brain health research! University of Utah researchers secure a U.S. Department of Defense grant to explore light therapy as a promising treatment for mTBI.

🧠 Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mr3th3j8

University of Utah and NYU

12/22/2025

📢 Attention healthcare providers and students!
The Epilepsy Symposium is a free skill-building event on January 30 at the University of Utah. CME credit is available and all healthcare providers and students are invited!
👉 Register Here: https://bit.ly/41CAuai

12/19/2025

🧠 Ready to start a rewarding career in neurological healthcare? The Utah END Institute is your gateway! Applications for next year open January 1!

With small class sizes, personal attention, and hands-on experience, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to become an Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist and make a real difference in the field.

Join a program designed to prepare you for an exciting, impactful career.

🔗 Learn more: https://shorturl.at/Fx1DU
🎥 Watch here: https://shorturl.at/21uWG

12/18/2025

🧠✨ 60 years of breakthroughs in neurology.

This year, we celebrated six decades of pioneering research, education, and patient care.
Established in 1965, the University of Utah Department of Neurology has driven progress in stroke care, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and beyond.

We are just getting started.

✨ Honoring the past. Excelling today. Advancing tomorrow.

09/17/2025

For William Holt, living with ALS hasn’t stopped his creativity. He now writes poetry that captures resilience and reflection. And with support from the multidisciplinary ALS Clinic at U of U Health, he’s surrounded by a team dedicated to supporting him throughout his journey.

Read his full patient story here: https://bit.ly/47JJIEZ