1. Alexander Hanamean Ms. Harro Mentor: Dr. Tom Perkins MD. PhD.

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

3. 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.

4. What is Neurology? Study of the brain Central Nervous System Peripheral Nervous System

5. What is a Neurologist? Doctor of the brain Treats Cerebrospinal disorders Neurodegenerative diseases Multiple Sclerosis Seizures

6. Breakthroughs Location of Memories Expedition of Learning Slowing of Alzheimer's Real-Time Visualization of the Brain

8. Raleigh Neurology Founded in 1983 Nearly 250,000 patients Specially trained physicians

9. Experiences Patient Diagnoses Treatments available Problematic patients EMG

10. After Graduation Get BA. in Biology Go to Medical School Become a Neurologist

11. Conclusion Neurology is complex Patient Interaction Being a Neurologist

12. 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

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