Alexander HanameanMs. Harro

Mentor: Dr. Tom Perkins MD. PhD.

Essential Question

What role do neurologists play in the medical community and what has been their impact in the field?

Thesis

Neurologists have contributed greatly to the medical field by being an excellent resource to their colleagues by providing new and differential diagnoses and treatment options to their patients.

What is Neurology?

• Study of the brain• Central Nervous System• Peripheral Nervous System

What is a Neurologist?

• Doctor of the brain• Treats Cerebrospinal disorders• Neurodegenerative diseases • Multiple Sclerosis• Seizures

Breakthroughs

• Location of Memories• Expedition of Learning• Slowing of Alzheimer's• Real-Time Visualization of the Brain

Real-Time Visualization of the Brain

Raleigh Neurology

• Founded in 1983• Nearly 250,000 patients• Specially trained physicians

Experiences

• Patient Diagnoses• Treatments available• Problematic patients• EMG

After Graduation

• Get BA. in Biology• Go to Medical School• Become a Neurologist

Conclusion

• Neurology is complex• Patient Interaction• Being a Neurologist

Citations• http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/highland/departments-centers/neurology/what-is-a-

neurologist.aspx• http://www.raleighneurology.com• http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/meningitis.htm• http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/degenerativenervediseases.html• http://www.livescience.com/32798-how-are-memories-stored-in-the-brain.html• http://www.iflscience.com/brain/brain-tingling-electric-thinking-cap-improves-learning-

speed• http://www.iflscience.com/brain/slowing-down-development-alzheimers-plaques• http://www.iflscience.com/brain/scientists-develop-way-visualise-brain-real-time

Artifacts

• Interview• Pictures