Rodnitzky, who has been a UI faculty member for over three decades, has served as interim department head since July 2005. He is a professor of neurology and director of the Movement Disorders Division.

"Dr. Rodnitzky is an outstanding physician, scholar and educator. His deep understanding of and extensive experience in patient care, research and teaching underpin his success in managing and fostering these three missions of our academic medical center," said Jean Robillard, MD, UI vice president for medical affairs. "We are pleased that he has agreed to continue as head of the Department of Neurology."

Rodnitzky is an expert on movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease and Huntington's disease, and he has been a leading figure in developing experimental therapies for patients with these and related conditions. He also has published numerous scientific articles, book chapters, books and reviews on this area of research.

Rodnitzky earned a medical degree from the University of Chicago in 1966 and completed an internship in internal medicine at the UI and a residency in neurology at UI Hospitals and Clinics. He joined the UI faculty in 1972 and became a full professor in 1982.

Robert Rodnitzky, MD

For more information:

Department of Neurology

Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine

Movement Disorders Division