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American Neurological Association members are the foremost experts on a full spectrum of neurologic subspecialties. ANA members are available to comment on neurological conditions, as well as the latest research and therapies.
Latest research and therapies:
- Neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, Parkinson’s, ALS)
- Gene & Precision Therapies
- Concussion, Sports Neurology, and Traumatic Brain Injury
- Neurological Infectious Diseases (Ebola, Zika virus, Encephalitis)
- Dementia & Aging
- Migraine & Headache
- Sleep & Sleep Disorders
- Stroke & Aneurysms
- Movement Disorders (Cerebral palsy, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis)
- Neuropsychology
- Global Neurology
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Recent ANA News
On September 21, 2022 at 2 PM EST, you’re invited to join the American Brain Coalition and American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, in cooperation with Congressman Earl Blumenauer (OR), for a virtual Congressional Briefing examining the role psychedelic drugs are playing in addressing psychiatric illness, including substance use disorders. We will also discuss barriers to research […] Read More
On September 21, 2022 at 2 PM EST, you’re invited to join the American Brain Coalition and American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, in cooperation with Congressman Earl Blumenauer (OR), for a virtual Congressional Briefing examining the role psychedelic drugs are playing in addressing psychiatric illness, including substance use disorders. We will also discuss barriers to research […] Read More
Beginning October 3, 2022, ANA Fellows will be guaranteed an external review of one manuscript per year submitted to Annals of Neurology! If you are the first, senior or corresponding author on a manuscript submitted to Annals of Neurology you will be asked whether you would like the submitted paper to receive a guaranteed review. Currently, Annals rejects 60% of […] Read More
NINDS is dedicated to helping develop a skilled and dedicated clinician-scientist workforce to advance neurological science and move discoveries to treatments for our patients. NIH NINDS Office of Programs to Enhance Neuroscience Workforce Diversity (OPEN) is hosting a new “OPEN Stage” webinar series as a targeted outreach effort for our clinical neuroscience community to learn about NINDS grants […] Read More
The American Neurological Association (ANA) is proud of its long-standing legacy as the ally of all physicians and scientists who strive to make a difference through careers that combine discovery, education, and clinical care. As such, we feel compelled to respond to the Supreme Court decision on Dobbs v. Jackson’s Women’s Health Organization which has […] Read More
Advancing Neurology by Advancing Equity The ANA2022 Plenary Session, “Advancing Neurologic Equity: Challenges and Paths Forward” will take place Tuesday, October 25, 2022 from 12:45 to 2:30 pm. Register now to attend the Annual Meeting in Chicago. Addressing disparities in neurologic disease and care is imperative if we are to reduce disease burden, enhance care, and advance […] Read More
ANA member Salvador Cruz-Flores, M.D. M.P.H. is among six selected nationwide to be part of an exceptional fellowship program with the Association of American Medical Colleges. A professor and founding chair of the Department of Neurology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, Dr. Cruz-Flores began his AAMC’s Council of Deans Fellowship earlier this […] Read More
What’s Next for Neurology: Groundbreaking early-career research and inspiring professional contributions The 2022 Derek Denny-Brown Young Neurological Scholar Symposium takes place Monday, October 24, 1:15–3:15 p.m. CT at the ANA 2022 Annual Meeting in Chicago. Register now to attend! At the Derek Denny-Brown Symposium, early-career researchers share work that is changing the neurology and neuroscience field, and the ANA […] Read More
The DailyMail.com article. “Sober October warning: As new research suggests abstaining from alcohol might RAISE the risk of dementia, can a drink a day actually be good for you?” explores a new study which finds that moderate drinking can boost long-term brain health more than abstinence. ANA member, Dr. Robert Friedland told DailyMail.com that there are far more studies showing how bad […] Read More
ANA member, Dr. David H. Gutmann, was one of four faculty members at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis to be elected to the National Academy of Medicine, a part of the National Academy of Sciences. Membership in the academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and […] Read More
