71
Faculty Members
24
Residents
7
Fellowships
100+
Active Studies
neurology residents standing in white coats

The academic mission of the department is to provide a basic understanding of the causes of neurological disorders and through this understanding to develop effective new therapies.

neurology research

Research is a critical element in the fight against neurological disease; it paves the way for the development and implementation of new therapies and provides opportunities to expand our academic mission.

*University of Minnesota graduate students who are hired as Graduate Assistants in the Department of Neurology are paid a minimum hourly rate of $27.95.

neurology patient care

Our clinics have established a track record of cutting-edge care. Medical staff use state-of-the-art techniques in the diagnosis, evaluation, management, and treatment of adult patients with demyelinating disorders and autoimmune disorders of the brain and spinal cord.

Vitek

Department Head Jerrold Vitek, MD, PhD

Translating cutting edge research to world-class patient care is the highest priority for the Department of Neurology at the University of Minnesota. Our faculty are committed to providing and improving the most advanced therapies for neurological disorders.

Congratulations to Drs. William Mantyh, Abby Metzler, and Jacob Torrison for being named 2026 Top Doctors: Rising Stars by Minnesota Monthly!

Discover the fascinating research that our UMN Neurology faculty has been involved with in the month of March.

Discover the fascinating research that our UMN Neurology faculty has been involved with in the month of February.