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Harold Adams, MD Receives Chester B. McVay Award
Dr. Adams was also recently the recipient of the A.B. Baker Lifetime Achievement Award from the AAN.
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Harold Adams, MD, receives 2017 AB Baker Lifetime Achievement Award from AAN
Dr. Harold Adams was recently awarded the 2017 A. B. Baker Award for Lifetime Achievement in Neurologic Education.
University of Iowa awarded $5 Million towards the Nate and Beth Tross Epilepsy Cures Fund for pediatric research and the Tross Family Adult Epilepsy Research Fund
Nate and Beth Tross, a philanthropic couple, have pledged a new commitment of $5 million towards epilepsy research. As part of this commitment, they will establish the Beth L. Tross Epilepsy Professorship. Their latest pledge will also contribute towards the creation of the Nate and Beth Tross Epilepsy Cures Fund for pediatric research, as well as the Tross Family Adult Epilepsy Research Fund. This generous donation will help promote research and development in the filed of epilepsy, with a particular focus on improving treatments for children and adults affected by the condition.
Dr. Michael Shy and UIHC named one of The Spastic Paraplegia – Centers for Excellence Research Network
Investigators dedicated to researching Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) and Primary Lateral Sclerosis (PLS) from around the United States have come together to create critical resources for the HSP and PLS community. The SP-CERN (Spastic Paraplegia Centers of Excellence Research Network) establishes a network of ten initial centers in North America. Dr. Shy and UIHC are now part of this group.
Justin Sipla is among the 4 faculty recognized with UI’s highest teaching honor
Four University of Iowa faculty members are recipients of the 2024 President and Provost Award for Teaching Excellence, recognizing their exceptional and ongoing contributions to student learning and success.
Dr. Samaniego elected as Member-at-Large on the Society of Neurointerventional Surgery Board of Directors
Dr. Samaniego elected as Member-at-Large on the Society of Neurointerventional Surgery (SNIS) Board of Directors. This is a 1-year position is given to the top interventional neurologist in the country to help leading the society and advocate for the interventional neurology community.