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Message from John England, MD, AUPN President
I am certain that all of you share my concern for the thousands of residents in the Los Angeles area who have been affected by the wildfires. Many of our colleagues live in Southern California and may have been impacted by this devastating situation. My sincere condolences go out to all of those affected by the devastating fires. During these challenging times, I encourage all of you to reach out and check on our friends and colleagues in the area. For those of you who are in Los Angeles, please know that you are in our thoughts as you navigate this difficult journey.
A few important notices are highlighted below.
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New Chair of Neurology
Diana Greene-Chandos, MD was appointed Chair of Neurology at Saint Louis University (SLU) School of Medicine and SLU Care in 2024. Dr. Greene-Chandros is an accomplished clinical neurologist with special expertise in neurocritical care and stroke. She completed residency at Washington University in St. Louis and a neurocritical care fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. She served as Chair of Women in Neurocritical Care Society for three years. She has served in many other leadership roles in the Neurocritical Care Society and the American Academy of Neurology. She is well published and is a frequent invited speaker nationally and internationally on various topics, especially those related to neurocritical care and stroke. We would like to congratulate her on this appointment and welcome her to participate in the activities of the AUPN!
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Leadership Minute
This month’s Leadership Minute is entitled, “Multitasking for the Neurology Leader: Keeping All the Balls in the Air”. The moderator is Dr. Alissa Willis of the Cleveland Clinic, and the Speaker is Dr. Jayant N. Acharya of Southern Illinois University. In this leadership minute, Dr. Acharya provides advice on how individuals can successfully complete their myriad of tasks and still maintain a healthy work-life balance. This is important information for all faculty, but it is especially useful for leaders of departments, sections, and academic programs.
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Save the Date for AUPN Spring Sessions!
AUPN has a partnership with the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) to offer enriching educational sessions at the AAN Annual Meeting. As part of this partnership, AUPN co-hosts three educational sessions alongside the AAN programming, providing attendees with valuable insights and updates on various neurology topics. These sessions are included with the registration fee for the AAN Annual Meeting.
To learn more about each AUPN session, please click here.
For registration, access to the full program, and hotel reservations, please visit the AAN's website.
We hope to see you in San Diego this April!
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ANA Awards Call for Nominations is Now Open
The American Neurological Association (ANA) is currently accepting nominations for awards to be presented at ANA2025, the 150th Annual Meeting of the ANA being held September 13-16, 2025, in Baltimore. If you have been wondering how to pay tribute to an individual's contribution to the field of neurology, consider nominating them for a prestigious ANA Award! Nominations will be accepted until Monday, February 17, 2025.
ANA Awards Nominations are now open and offer an exciting way to celebrate the accomplishments of academic neurologists and neuroscientists in a wide range of areas. Self-nominations are also encouraged and accepted.
Recognize the hard work and dedication of a colleague, student or peer’s tireless effort by nominating her/him for an ANA Award. The following ANA Awards will be presented at ANA2025:
- ANA Rising Star Award | New in 2025
- ANA Awards for Excellence
- Audrey S. Penn Lectureship Award
- Derek Denney-Brown Young Neurological Scholar Award
- Distinguished Neurology Teacher Award
- The Grass Foundation - ANA Award in Neuroscience
- Wolfe Research Prize for Identifying New Causes or Novel Treatment of Neuropathy and Related Disorders
Click here to learn more about each award and submit a nomination.
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Consider Attending ASNR2025
The American Society of Neurorehabilitation (ASNR) invites you to attend their annual meeting! Registration is now open for the meeting, which will occur April 23-25, 2025 at the Grand Hyatt Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia. This event is an opportunity for students, residents, fellows and faculty to learn and interact with experts in the field of neurorehabilitation. Visit www.asnr.com/asnr2025 to learn more and to register.
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**Chairs Reminder** - Please pay your annual dues for 2025!
Your annual dues are the main source of revenue for AUPN. You or your Business Manager can do this quickly via our website at https://www.aupn.org. If you need assistance, please contact neuro@aupn.org.
Thank you in advance for your continued support of AUPN!
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Best regards,
John D. England, MD
AUPN President
AUPN encourages you to forward this newsletter to other faculty in your department, or anyone else who might benefit from our programs.
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Today’s Resource Links
AUPN's Leadership Minute #53: Multitasking for the Neurology Leader: Keeping All the Balls in the Air
Subscribe to AUPN Leadership Minutes: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
AUPN's Leading Edge Podcast #12: American Heart Association (AHA) Efforts to Fund Brain Health Research
Subscribe to AUPN Leading Edge Podcasts: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Slides from AUPN 2024 Fall Programming
AUPN Corner (Annals) Article: Furthering Female Faculty: An ANA/AUPN Perspective
Upcoming Events
AAN-AUPN Academic Hub: Mastering Media Relations: Effective Strategies for Success
Sunday, April 6, 2025 | 2:30pm - 3:15pm PT
In conjunction with the AAN Annual Meeting
AUPN Conversation Corner for Small Academic Departments: Trifecta for Small Neurology Departments: Clinical Care, Education, and Research
Monday, April 7, 2025 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm PT
In conjunction with the AAN Annual Meeting
AAN Chairs Session: Stuff We Can and Should Measure
In collaboration with the AUPN
Monday, April 7, 2025 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm PT (program) | 4:00pm - 4:45pm PT (Chairs Reception)
Chairs will be invited via email closer to the meeting
SAVE THE DATE FOR AUPN2025!
Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 7:15pa - 5:45pm ET
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel
Target Audience: Chairs, Vice Chairs, Program & Clerkship Directors (including Associate) and Women Leaders.
Held the day before the ANA Annual Meeting
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Open Neurology Leadership Positions
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