Washington Neuroscience Initiatives hopes to accelerate brain health

Department news | June 27, 2024

Brain health disorders have become the largest causes of health-related disability around the world yet we have only a limited understanding of the basic mechanisms of brain function that underlie these disorders. To accelerate progress in the understanding of how brains work and apply this knowledge to develop therapeutic interventions, a UW-led team including chair Jürgen Unützer, MD, is working to grow and support a diverse pipeline of scientists and clinicians in the field of neuroscience.







Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Fellowship welcomes first fellows

Department news | June 27, 2024

We’re excited to welcome the first fellows into our new Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry Fellowship Program in July. The program's goal is to improve clinical care for our patients, improve the educational experience for trainees, and create new opportunities to advance knowledge in clinical neurosciences.



Faculty and staff department awards

Department news | June 27, 2024

At the 2024 department annual meeting in June, we honored several members of our faculty and staff who have contributed in various ways to the success of our department. A big congratulations to each of them!