Message from Stony Brook's Institute for Advanced Neurosciences Leadership

Neurologic Disease and Disorders Pose a Significant Health Burden on the County's Residents

Brain and neurological disorders are the third leading cause of death for Suffolk County residents and a significant cause of pain and disability. Hundreds of people on Long Island who survive these diseases and disorders struggle to recover from their debilitating impact.

Stony Brook Plays a Pivotal Role in the Region's Care Network

Fortunately for Long Islanders, Stony Brook University Medical Center is the regional leader in diagnosing and treating the full range of these disorders including stroke, aneurysms, spine problems, birth defects, traumatic injuries, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and tumors. Our advanced capabilities include intricate surgeries in the smallest recesses of the brain and spine. Stony Brook also serves as the regional hub for neurosciences care, providing access to sophisticated medical imaging equipment and treatment modalities through referral linkages with the regional community hospitals.

Our Vision: Creation of a World-Class Clinical and Research Institute

With a population of 1.4 million people and growing, Suffolk County deserves to have a world-class neurosciences institute, dedicated to providing around-the-clock access to effective care for the most complex neurological disorders and expanding clinical knowledge in the field of neurosciences through bench-to-bedside research endeavors.

Highly trained clinical specialists, advanced diagnostic and therapeutic imaging equipment, specialized facilities, and a robust research enterprise are all needed to fuel a world-class neurosciences institute. Stony Brook's Institute for Advanced Neurosciences provides a cutting-edge healthcare team using state-of-the-art equipment to provide the services you and your family require for healthcare needs.

Welcome to our Institute for Advanced Neurosciences.

Sincerely,

Patricia K. Coyle, MD
Co-Director, Neurosciences Institute
Interim Chair, Department of Neurology

Raphael Davis, MD
Co-Director, Neurosciences Institute
Chair, Department of Neurosurgery

Lorna Role, PhD
Co-Director, Institute for Advanced Neurosciences
Chair, Department of Neurobiology and Behavior