Internationally Renowned Expertise Patients with brain tumors, neurological and movement disorders and spinal problems look to Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center for next generation diagnostics, technology and treatment. Our Gamma Knife team is one of the most experienced in the nation. Our expertise with implanting deep brain stimulators has transformed the lives of patients with Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. Wake Forest Baptist offers one of the nation’s leading epilepsy centers, operates one of only 24 ALS centers in the U.S., is a regional leader in treating patients with Multiple Sclerosis and is on the cutting edge of minimally invasive spinal surgery. Neurosciences News Neurologist to Receive Research Award   WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Michael Cartwright, M.D., a neurologist at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, was presented the President’s Research Initiative Award by the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) on Oct. 9, 2009.  Full Story Researchers Unravel Mystery Behind Long-Lasting Memories Wake Forest Baptist Neurologist Hopes to Improve Diagnosis of Focal Nerve Disease Researchers Identify Stroke Predictors in Black Patients Dr. David Kelly honored with Distinguished Practitioner Award from Southern Neurosurgical Society Wake Forest Baptist

Highlights Do You Know the Risk Factors and Warning Signs of a Stroke? Comprehensive Epilepsy Center offers NC's only non-invasive MEG diagnostic tool The Sleep Center: In Search of a Good Night's Sleep EEG Laboratory at WFUBMC becomes the only accredited lab in North Carolina Comprehensive Cancer Center becomes full member of national brain tumor group. Wake Forest Baptist is home to North Carolina’s first Gamma Knife, a non-invasive stereotactic radiosurgical tool used to treat benign and malignant brain tumors. Webcasts live and archived webcasts of neuroscience procedures ALS Center One of 24 in the United States certified by the ALS Association.