Baylor College of Medicine Department of Neurology

Home
United States
Houston, TX
Baylor College of Medicine Department of Neurology

Call Directions Website

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 students 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.

10/14/2026

Congratulations to Hannah Combs, PhD, neuropsychologist, and Lisa Taneef, APRN, PDCMDC nurse practitioner, on receiving Baylor College of Medicine’s Power of Professionalism (POP) Award.

The award recognizes Baylor community members who demonstrate professionalism through compassionate communication, collaboration, respect and a commitment to supporting others.

We are proud to celebrate Hannah and Lisa for the positive impact they make with patients, families and colleagues every day.

10/12/2026

We are proud to celebrate six Baylor neurologists named to Houstonia’s Top Doctors 2026 list.

This recognition reflects their expertise, dedication and commitment to providing exceptional neurological care to our patients and community.

Congratulations to our six honorees on this well-deserved recognition. We’re proud to have them representing Baylor Neurology!

10/09/2026

This week, we’re proud to recognize Jeffrey Scott Bishop, M.S., MPAS, PA-C, a valued member of our Department of Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders Center (ADMDC) team.

Jeffrey plays an important role in caring for our patients and supporting their families, bringing expertise, compassion and dedication to neurological and memory care.

Thank you, Jeffrey, for all you do for our patients and our department!

09/15/2026

Meet the trainees shaping the future of multiple sclerosis care. 🧠💙

Drs. Sarah Khan and Brian Brown are gaining advanced training in multiple sclerosis care, research and clinical trials through Baylor Neurology’s MS Fellowship Program— and sharing what this opportunity means to them.

Today is Give BIG Day! Your gift supports the next generation of MS specialists, and thanks to a generous $100,000 match, your impact can go twice as far.

🔗:https://tr.ee/Sw8vZUxJIS

Give today and double your impact on the future of MS care.

09/13/2026

Gifts to the Neurology – General Fund help fuel research, support patient care and advance new ideas that can make a real difference for people and families affected by neurological disease.

Give today or on Give BIG Day, Sept. 15, 2026, and your gift will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $8,000.

Every gift matters. Every dollar can go twice as far.
🔗 : https://tr.ee/_856HJ5Zl5

09/10/2026

Give BIG Day is next Tuesday, September 15!

Thanks to the generosity of Leanne and Ron Coben, gifts to the Multiple Sclerosis Fellowship Program will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $100,000.

Double your impact on the future of Multiple Sclerosis care, research and training.

Give today or on September 15 and help unlock the full $100,000 match.

🔗: https://tr.ee/Sw8vZUxJIS

09/08/2026

Baylor Neurology leadership and staff once again came together for our Annual Strategic Planning Meeting — reflecting on the progress we’ve made and looking ahead to what’s next.

We were honored to welcome Dr. Jakub Tolar, President, CEO and Executive Dean of Baylor College of Medicine, who joined us to share his perspective and meet with our department leadership. His engagement added an important perspective as we continue shaping the future of our department.

Together, we’re building on a strong foundation to advance neurological care, research, education and innovation — and to better serve our patients, learners and community.

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. 🧠🔬👏

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. 🧠🔬

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)

Address

7200 Cambridge Street Suite 9A
Houston, TX
77030

Telephone

+17137982273

Website

https://www.bcm.edu/departments/neurology

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Baylor College of Medicine Department of Neurology posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Want your university to be the top-listed university in Houston?