ANA News
2021-11-18 – In recognition of National Epilepsy Awareness Month (November), we spoke with Kimford J. Meador, MD, FANA, FAAN, FAES, FRCPE, for this month's ANA Q&A. Dr. Meador is a Professor of Neurology and Neurosciences at Stanford University, and Clinical Director, Stanford Comprehensive Epilepsy Center…
2021-11-18 – The Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative (DAC) is a collaboration with a new vision for our collective global response against the challenges of Alzheimer’s. Initiated by The World Economic Forum and The Global CEO Initiative on Alzheimer’s Disease, and advised by top thought leaders in science, finance…
2021-11-18 – Couldn't Join Us for ANA2021? We're excited to share the ANA2021 Meeting Recordings Package is now available for purchase! Watch recordings of five plenary sessions, seven professional development courses, 24 poster tour sessions, and so much more. You won't want to miss this opportunity to view…
2021-10-29 – Thank you to the ANA Officers and Directors completing their terms and welcome to the incoming Officers and Directors! Directors completing terms include Jacqueline French, MD, FANA, Claudia Lucchinetti, MD, FANA, Dena Dubal, MD, PhD, FANA, S. Thomas Carmichael, MD, PhD, FANA, Elizabeth Silbermann…
2021-10-21 – This month, the ANA talks with the recipient of the 2021 Distinguished Neurology Teacher Award, Robert Lisak, MD, FRCP, FAAN, FANA. Dr. Lisak is the Parker Webber Chair in Neurology, Professor of Neurology and of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology at Wayne State University. He was a member…
2021-10-15 – The American Neurological Association (ANA) continues its commitment to supporting the professional goals of all its members with the newly-established ANA-Persyst IDEAS (Inclusion/Diversity/Equity/Anti-racism/Social Justice) Professional Development Award for early career scholars. The new award,…
2021-10-14 – Timothy Miller, MD, PhD, will be presenting late-breaking data during the ANA2021 plenary session "Advances in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis," scheduled for Sunday, October 17 from 3:15 PM - 5:15 PM EDT. His presentation, "Antisense Oligonucleotide Therapy for SOD1 ALS," will include topline…
2021-10-14 – NINDS Director Walter J. Koroshetz, MD recently shared a new Director's Message. In the message, he highlights Hispanic/Latin/a/o/X scientists who have been supported through NINDS research training and career development programs, discusses efforts to ensure a vibrant, talented and diverse…
2021-10-08 – Nobel Laureate Dr. Gregg Semenza to Speak during ANA2021 Leaders in the Field Explore Hypoxic/Anoxic Injury in the CNS and Novel Therapies Date/Time: Tuesday, October 19, 2021 - 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET Chair: Jennifer Frontera, MD, FANA, New York University Co-Chair: Marion Buckwalter, MD, PhD,…
2021-10-08 – Presidential Symposium: COVID-19 Pandemic: Population Impact and Responses, and Neurological Complications Date/Time: Sunday, October 17, 2021 - 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT Chair: Justin C. McArthur, MBBS, MPH, FANA, FAAN, NAM, Johns Hopkins University Co-Chair: Kiran Thakur, MD, Columbia…