Baylor College of Medicine Department of Neurology

Baylor College of Medicine Department of Neurology This is an extraordinary time for neurology and the clinical neurosciences.

The Department of Neurology at Baylor College of Medicine provides personalized care for patients with neurological disease, trains medical students and residents in clinical care and research, and conducts research to advance the science of neurology. The Department of Neurology at Baylor College of Medicine provides personalized care for patients with neurological disease, trains medical student

s and residents in clinical care and research, and conducts research to advance the art and science of neurology and provide meaningful new therapies for our patients. There has been an explosion of new knowledge about the development and function of the nervous system, and the disorders that afflict the nervous system. New tools and new ideas lead to better and more powerful research, and we are a part of this expanding awareness and discovery.

🎉 Congratulations to Henika Patel, Ph.D., Instructor of Neurology in the Lasagna-Reeves Lab, on receiving an Alzheimer's...
08/28/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Henika Patel, Ph.D., Instructor of Neurology in the Lasagna-Reeves Lab, on receiving an Alzheimer's Association Research Fellowship!

The three-year fellowship will support Henika’s research on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, advancing our understanding of the biological mechanisms underlying these neurodegenerative conditions and helping lay the groundwork for new therapeutic approaches.

Her achievement highlights the innovative research taking place in the Lasagna-Reeves Lab and across Baylor Neurology, where researchers are working to uncover new insights into disease mechanisms and translate those discoveries into therapeutic advances.

We’re proud to celebrate Henika and the important contributions she is making to neuroscience research. 🧠🔬👏

We’re celebrating a significant investment in Parkinson’s disease research! 🎉The Robert J. and Claire Pasarow Foundation...
08/20/2026

We’re celebrating a significant investment in Parkinson’s disease research! 🎉

The Robert J. and Claire Pasarow Foundation has generously gifted $500,000 to support research led by principal investigator Cristian Lasagna Reeves, PhD, and his lab team, focused on understanding the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease.

We’re grateful for this generous support, which will help Dr. Lasagna-Reeves and his team advance research, deepen our understanding of Parkinson’s, and drive continued discovery toward new approaches to treatment. 🧠🔬

We’re proud to recognize Joseph Jankovic, MD, Professor of Neurology, Distinguished Chair in Movement Disorders, and the...
08/19/2026

We’re proud to recognize Joseph Jankovic, MD, Professor of Neurology, Distinguished Chair in Movement Disorders, and the Director of the Parkinson’s Disease Center and Movement Disorders Clinic at Baylor College of Medicine, for his longstanding contributions to Bradley and Daroff’s Neurology in Clinical Practice (NICP).

NICP has been considered the most authoritative resource for neurologists, psychiatrists, neurosurgeons, physician extenders, neuroscientists, neuropsychologists, and trainees.

Dr. Jankovic has served as an editor since the 4th Edition and is the lead editor for both the 8th and upcoming 9th Editions. The newest edition is a comprehensive two-volume, 2,223-page resource featuring updated, evidence-based guidance across the full spectrum of neurological disorders. It is also available in digital version and includes more than 100 videos.

This 9th edition of NICP is part of Dr. Jankovic’s remarkable body of scholarly work, which includes more than 50 published books throughout his career.

Congratulations to Dr. Jankovic on this significant achievement and his continued contributions to the education and practice of neurology! 🧠📖

Academy of Neurology (AAN)

We're excited to welcome three new fellows to the Baylor College of Medicine Department of Neurology's Movement Disorder...
07/02/2026

We're excited to welcome three new fellows to the Baylor College of Medicine Department of Neurology's Movement Disorders Fellowship Training Program!

Please join us in welcoming Irma Duncan, M.D., Amy Sim, M.D., and Miguel Gomez, D.O., who join Chief Fellow Dhruv Bansal, M.D. As our newest fellowship class begins, we're especially pleased to welcome both new faces and a familiar one, with Dr. Duncan continuing her training after completing her Adult Neurology Residency at Baylor.

Throughout their fellowship, they will receive advanced clinical training in the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson's disease, tremor, dystonia, Huntington's disease and other movement disorders while learning alongside our internationally recognized faculty.

Welcome, we're excited to have you with us!

Dr. Sarah Berth, neurologist and Director of the ALS Clinic at Baylor College of Medicine, joined the FOX 26 Houston Mor...
07/01/2026

Dr. Sarah Berth, neurologist and Director of the ALS Clinic at Baylor College of Medicine, joined the FOX 26 Houston Morning News earlier this week to discuss amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Dr. Berth shared her expertise on the diagnosis, progression, and current treatment options for ALS, while highlighting the importance of early recognition, multidisciplinary care, and ongoing research efforts.

The segment aimed to increase public awareness of ALS and provide valuable education for patients, families and the broader community.

Before the start of the academic year, the Department of Neurology welcomed our incoming residents and fellows with a re...
07/01/2026

Before the start of the academic year, the Department of Neurology welcomed our incoming residents and fellows with a reception designed to foster connections across our training programs.

The evening brought together new and returning trainees, faculty, residency program leadership, and department leadership to build relationships and welcome the newest members of our academic community.

We are excited to begin another year of learning, collaboration, mentorship, and advancing excellence in neurology. 🧠

The Department of Neurology was honored to participate in TIC-CON 2026, engaging with patients, families, advocates and ...
06/29/2026

The Department of Neurology was honored to participate in TIC-CON 2026, engaging with patients, families, advocates and colleagues dedicated to advancing Tourette syndrome research and care.

The meeting highlighted the importance of collaboration in driving scientific discovery, improving treatment strategies and supporting individuals and families affected by Tourette syndrome. We are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to these important discussions and strengthen partnerships across the community.

How does tau spread between neurons, and why does it matter in Alzheimer’s disease?This month’s From the Labs image high...
06/26/2026

How does tau spread between neurons, and why does it matter in Alzheimer’s disease?

This month’s From the Labs image highlights groundbreaking research from the lab of Dr. Cristian Lasagna-Reeves, associate professor of neurology, where investigators are using innovative microfluidic platforms to study how toxic tau proteins travel between connected neurons. By visualizing tau propagation across neural networks, researchers are advancing our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders driven by tau pathology.

📸 Image courtesy of Dr. Nur Jury-Garfe, Instructor in Neurology at Baylor College of Medicine.

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The Department of Neurology welcomes the start of a new academic year by recognizing the residents who make our program ...
06/24/2026

The Department of Neurology welcomes the start of a new academic year by recognizing the residents who make our program exceptional.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our graduating residents for their outstanding contributions to patient care, education and our department. We wish them every success as they begin the next chapter of their professional journeys.

To our returning residents, thank you for your continued dedication and leadership. To our incoming residents, welcome to Baylor Neurology. We are honored to be part of your training and look forward to all that you will accomplish in the years ahead.

Here's to a year of continued excellence in patient care, education and discovery.

We are proud to celebrate Dr. Joseph Jankovic, who was honored as an inaugural recipient of the Mark Hallett Award at th...
06/23/2026

We are proud to celebrate Dr. Joseph Jankovic, who was honored as an inaugural recipient of the Mark Hallett Award at the Functional Neurological Disorder Society (FNDS) International Conference in Baltimore.

The award recognizes his remarkable contributions to functional neurological disorders and movement disorders through decades of leadership in patient care, research and education.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Jankovic on this incredible achievement!

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