The UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute at UC Health is the region’s only adult academic neuroscience program, offering comprehensive care and innovative treatments for brain, nerve and spine conditions via over 120 physician-researchers. The institute leads groundbreaking programs, such as the first mobile stroke unit in the region, minimally invasive awake spinal surgery, and the U.S.’s first LGBTQIA2S+ health occupational therapy fellowship, emphasizing its commitment to diversity and innovation. As the national coordinating center for National Institutes of Health StrokeNet and home to multiple centers of excellence, the institute combines clinical excellence with advanced research, such as trials in spinal therapies and neuromuscular conditions. The Back, Neck & Spine Center offers cutting-edge diagnostics, minimally invasive techniques and holistic care, making it a hub for complex and routine spine conditions across Greater Cincinnati.
