The Division of Primary Care Neurology and Headache Medicine evaluates and treats all neurological conditions. The division includes the Yale Headache Center, which specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of headaches, and the Yale Neurology Resident Clinics. The Resident Clinics offer specialized care in general neurology and stroke and include the Neurology Urgent Access Clinic.
Research
Research is central to the mission of the Yale Department of Neurology. Advances in clinical care depend on understanding the fundamental mechanisms of nervous system disease and translating those discoveries into more effective diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic strategies. Faculty in the Department pursue a broad and integrated research portfolio spanning molecular and cellular neuroscience, genetics and genomics, neuroimmunology, neurovascular biology, electrophysiology, systems neuroscience, computational neuroscience, imaging, pharmacology, and clinical investigation. These programs address major neurological disorders across the lifespan, including neurodegenerative disease, stroke and vascular cognitive impairment, epilepsy, neuromuscular disease, multiple sclerosis and other neuroimmunologic disorders, movement disorders, headache, neuro-oncology, and neurodevelopmental conditions. The Department is committed to bridging basic, translational, and clinical research. We actively promote collaboration among laboratory investigators, clinician-scientists, clinical trialists, computational scientists, and physician specialists to accelerate the movement of discoveries from the laboratory to patients and from clinical observation back to mechanistic investigation. Through this collaborative research environment, Yale Neurology faculty are advancing understanding of the nervous system, defining disease mechanisms, developing innovative technologies, and working toward new treatments for patients with neurological disease.
Faculty Research
Alzheimer's Disease/Dementia
Parkinson’s Disease / Movement Disorders
Neuroimmunology / Autoimmune Neurology
Stroke / Vascular Neurology
Neurovascular Biology / CSF–Glymphatics
Multiple Sclerosis / Demyelination / Myelin Repair
Pain / Ion Channels
Chemical Biology / BBB Delivery / Cell-Type-Specific Targeting
Epilepsy / Network Dynamics
Synaptic Biology / Neurotransmission
Regeneration / Spinal Cord Injury
Auditory / Sensory Systems
Computational Neuroscience / Genomics / Single-Cell
Neuroimaging (MRI / PET / Optical)
Neuro-Infectious Disease
Neurocritical Care
Clinical Research
Primary Care Neurology and Headache Medicine Neurological Infections and Global Neurology Our division provides care for patients with infections directly or indirectly involving the nervous system, and performs research in the causes and management of these disorders both in the US and in global settings.Movement Disorders - Parkinson’s Disease & Essential Tremor The Movement Disorders Division within the Yale Department of Neurology comprises physicians and scientists dedicated to the recognition, evaluation, treatment, and understanding of the full range of hypokinetic and hyperkinetic movement disorders. The group provides consultations and care for patients with Parkinson's disease and related illnesses, tremor disorders (especially essential tremors), Huntington’s disease and other choreas, dystonias, tic disorders, myoclonus and other movement disorders either caused by primary nervous system dysfunction or secondary to medical illnesses and medications including tardive dyskinesias.
Neurocritical Care and Emergency Neurology Welcome to the Yale Division of Neurocritical Care and Emergency Neurology. Here, you will find a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving the lives of patients and families who have suffered from acute neurological injury. Our neurointensivists, neurosurgeons, nurses, and therapists work together in one of the two dedicated neuroscience intensive care units in Connecticut. Our team consists of international leaders in clinical care, research, and education.
Neurodegenerative Disorders - Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease The increasing prevalence of neurodegenerative diseases throughout the world means that almost all of us have loved ones who are either patients or bear the burden of care for afflicted individuals. Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Frontotemporal Dementia, and other degenerative diseases each present patients with the challenge of chronic illness and complications.Neuro-Immunology - Multiple Sclerosis Center Under the guidance of world-renowned MS clinician-scientist, David Hafler, MD, Division Chief of Neuro-Immunology, the Yale Multiple Sclerosis Center provides state-of-the-art treatment for patients with MS and related diseases, and engages in basic research and clinical trials to advance both the understanding of the disorder and continually improve treatment options.Yale MDA-ALS/Motor Neuron Disease Clinic The Yale MDA-ALS/Motor Neuron Disease Clinic evaluates and treats patients with neurologic disorders affecting the motor neuron. Our clinic is designed to help patients navigate through the difficult process of understanding motor neuron disease and managing the different stages of the condition. We provide initial evaluations as well as second opinions regarding the diagnosis.
Neuro-Oncology - Brain Tumor Center The Division of Neuro-Oncology, as part of Yale Brain Tumor Center, puts together all of the components critical to managing patients with primary brain tumors, metastases, and neurologic complications of cancer: comprehensive evaluation and diagnosis, leading edge treatment options, thorough follow-up and psychosocial support.
Epilepsy and EEG Welcome to the Yale Division of Epilepsy and EEG. The Yale Epilepsy Program provides promising options for many adult and pediatric patients with epilepsy. Internationally known for clinical excellence and innovative research, this program was one of the nation's first and has evolved into one of the most active and advanced in the world.Vascular Neurology - Stroke Center The Division of Vascular Neurology evaluates, treats and studies diseases which affect the structure and function of the blood vessels supplying the brain.West Haven VA Medical Center The Department of Neurology at the West Haven VA provides outpatient and inpatient clinical services and has a robust research program. The West Haven campus is home to the VA Neurosciences Research Center, which is an integral part of the Department of Neurology and houses a major research program focusing on cellular and molecular mechanisms in neurological disease and neural regeneration.
Centers & Programs
National Neurology Research Network
StrokeNET: SPIRIT
SPIRIT (Southern New England Partnership in Stroke Research, Innovation and Treatment) was selected in 2018 by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as one of approximately 25 U.S. sites designated to participate in StrokeNET. The primary goal of this network is to maximize efficiencies to develop, promote, and conduct high-quality, multi-site clinical trials focused on key interventions in stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery.