Chairman named for new neurology department

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DAYTON — Capping a two-year search, Dr. Kenneth J. Gaines on May 1 becomes chair of the new neurology department at Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine.

The medical school and Premier Health Partners, who are partnering on a neuroscience institute, announced his appointment late Wednesday. Premier has committed $4.3 million over five years to help fund the new department.

Gaines will also serve as professor of neurology at the Boonshoft School of Medicine and as director of special projects: clinical neuroscience development at Premier.

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