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The official X account of the @UABHeersink Department of Neurology.
Birmingham, AL
Joined May 2021
The @UABHeersink Division of Movement Disorders placed 2nd for fundraising at Parkinson's Moving Day last weekend at Railroad Park! Moving Day is an annual fundraising event that unites people around the country living with Parkinson's disease. @ParkinsonDotOrg
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Dr. Ronald Lazar is giving Grand Rounds Oct. 29 at noon for @UABDeptMed! Dr. Lazar will present, "A Brain Health Agenda for Primary Care." https://t.co/pRKkJZeZ1d
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It’s school picture day… aka UAB Neurology Department photos 2025 💚💛💚 #NMatch2026 #Match2026 #uabneurores
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The @APDAParkinsons at UAB will host a free education program for people diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease within three years on Nov. 13 in Decatur. A care partner or family member is encouraged to join. Register here: https://t.co/sunxR6mNPc
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A new treatment that proves to slow the progression of Huntington’s disease marks a breakthrough for a condition that has long been considered untreatable. Dr. Victor Sung reacts to the initial results of the small clinical trial. 📰 https://t.co/u6r30AXuo4
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A new music video released by the Brain Health Advocacy Mission (BHAM), part of the Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute at UAB, serves to convey the impact of lifestyle habits on brain health. Check it out! 🎶 @uabheersink
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Join us for the 2025 Neurofibromatosis and Schwannomatosis Patients and Caregivers Symposium on Nov. 8. This free event will feature speakers, including Rebecca Brown, M.D., Ph.D., and updates on clinical trials and treatments. @ChildrensAL Register : https://t.co/C2llyU2cIR
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REMINDER: @UABMedicine, @ChildrensAL, and @ChildrensTumor present the 2025 Neurofibromatosis and Schwannomatosis Patients and Caregivers Symposium on Nov. 8. More info: https://t.co/5Q1kOiFoew Register here: https://t.co/064USOmYCO
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Rebecca Brown, M.D., Ph.D., was recently featured on @UABMedicine's MedCast discussing neurofibromatosis and schwannomatosis in clinical practice. @UABHeersink Listen to the full episode here! 🎧 https://t.co/30EfOBUv3w
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Victor Sung, M.D., was featured by Scientific American (@sciam) for his groundbreaking results from the AMT-130 gene therapy trial for Huntington's disease. @uabheersink Learn more: https://t.co/g1RckzP0Ze
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The @UABHeersink Department of Neurology recently welcomed Muayad Alzuabi, M.D., as an assistant professor in September. We're thrilled you're here, Dr. Alzuabi! ⭐
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COMING UP: The next installment of the Neurology Research Education Series is Oct. 22! The topic is "Review of CCTS Website & Training Resources." Register here by Oct. 15: https://t.co/vh7CU0d8RQ
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Last month, we hosted a breakfast to honor our 2025 Service Awards recipients. 32 individuals were recognized for their years of service to the department, ranging from 5 years up to 35 years! Read more: https://t.co/9XNcXS95cG
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Victor Sung, M.D., was featured by the @washingtonpost discussing groundbreaking results from the AMT-130 gene therapy trial for Huntington's disease. The treatment showed a milestone that could reshape the future for many families.@uabheersink Read more: https://t.co/CsRouDtUe1
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COMING UP: @UABMedicine, @ChildrensAL, and @ChildrensTumor present the 2025 Neurofibromatosis and Schwannomatosis Patients and Caregivers Symposium on Nov. 8. More info: https://t.co/5Q1kOiFoew Register here: https://t.co/064USOmYCO
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🎥 #AgingShort: Abstract #video about the #research paper, titled "The myokine FGF21 associates with enhanced survival in ALS and mitigates stress-induced cytotoxicity." @uab_neurology 🔗 https://t.co/cY396hpFvI
#aging #TrendingWithImpact #ALS #neurons #fibroblasts #openaccess
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The 9th Annual Birmingham Ride to Eradicate Parkinson’s, part of the Team Rowland Road Series, will be Saturday, Oct. 4 at Oak Mountain State Park. This event benefits @MichaelJFoxOrg and the Parkinson Association of Alabama. 📰 https://t.co/ZzZPaNFC3z
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Seven faculty members in the @UABHeersink Department of Neurology will be promoted, and two will receive awards of tenure, effective Oct. 1, 2025 Congratulations! 👏 Read more: https://t.co/WhVrKAzGmi
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Epilepsy care and autism advocacy are central to the work of Liz Ritchey and Lindsey Lopez, who together bring both professional dedication and personal passion to their roles in the @UABHeersink Department of Neurology. ⭐ #APPAppreciationWeek Learn more: https://t.co/4xydq4OqCJ
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