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May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚 A gentle reminder to check in—with yourself and with others.


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📷: Mental Health America

Last week at the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting was truly one to remember! From engaging sessions and inspiring conversations at the conference to hosting our Alumni Reception and reconnecting with so many incredible colleagues, it was a week full of collaboration, learning, and meaningful connections.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the week so special!



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Do hand tremors interfere with daily life?

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Celebrating excellence at the Ralph L. Sacco Research Day—congratulations to all of our award winners, research mentors and guest speaker!

- Promise Award- Dr. Carlos Rodriguez Alarcon
- Ramin Designs + Development Award in Brain Research- Dr. Lilian Godeiro Coelho
- The DeSousa Family Research Award for Best Stroke or Interventional Project- Dr. Aaron Rodriguez Calienes
- Gordon Perue Family Award for Best Research- Dr. Fernanda Jacinto Pereira Teixeira
- Chair’s Award for Best Fellow Presentation- Dr. Juan Cabrera Pulla
- Ralph Sacco Faculty Mentor Award for Residents- Dr. Jason Margolesky
- Ralph Sacco Award for Junior Faculty Mentorship- Dr. Negar Asdaghi
- Guest speaker- Dr. Diogo C. Haussen- Associate Professor of Neurology, Emory University School of Medicine