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SPR Member, Hsiao-Tuan Chao, MD, PhD, Hsiao-Tuan Chao (赵孝端), MD PhD, & researchers Texas Children's From the Labs at Baylor College of Medicine provided a long-awaited and rare genetic diagnosis in a child with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a type of developmental epileptic encephalopathy (DEE). Read More: ow.ly/g2UM50VB6qk

Join us Thurs, April 24th (11am-12pm) in N315, Alkek, for the weekly #neuroscience seminar series feat. Ethan Goldberg, M.D., Ph.D from CHOP_Research  Seminar Title: ‘Dravet Syndrome: Cellular and Circuit Mechanisms Epilepsy, Cognitive Dysfunction, and Temperature Sensitivity.’

A healthy Earth supports healthy brains. Time in nature reduces cortisol, boosts mood, and improves cognition—backed by neuroscience. This Earth Day, let’s protect the planet that protects our minds.

Today, we celebrate the incredible individuals who keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Your hard work, organization, and positive energy don’t go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do, every single day. We appreciate you!💼💐 #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay

We are excited to announce Dr. Jeannie Chin has been promoted to a tenured professor in the Department of Neuroscience. We are grateful for her extensive knowledge and contributions to the department and we look forward to witnessing her continued success!

Join us Friday, May 2nd (11am-12pm) in Auditorium N315, Alkek, for the weekly #neuroscience seminar series featuring Elise Savier, Ph.D from UMPhysiology Seminar Title: ‘Visual Responses Modulation in the Superior Colliculus.’

A team of researchers, including #neuroscience members Dr. Mingshan Xue and Dr. Benjamin Arenkiel, reported how motion sickness brain circuit may provide new options for treating obesity. Read about the research details, the lead authors and more! bit.ly/3Rm8TEc

Congratulations, Dr. T. Dorina Papageorgiou, PhD, MHSc, FAAN, a new Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology American Academy of Neurology. This recognition reflects her lab’s innovative work on #AI-driven #neuromodulation and #neurorehabilitation. BCMHouston BCM Department of Neuroscience #FAAN aan.com/membership/cur…

We regret to inform you that the seminar scheduled for Friday, May 9, featuring Dr. Christina Kim, has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Melanie Samuel has been appointed as the Graduate Program Director for Development, Disease Models, & Therapeutics. We look forward to her contributions to the program & are excited to see how she will lead research in this important field!

Join us Friday, May 16th (11am-12pm) in Auditorium N315, Alkek, for the weekly #neuroscience seminar series featuring Robin Haynes, Ph.D from Boston Children’s Hospital.  Seminar Title: ‘Towards an Understanding of SIDS Pathogenesis: New Insights on SIDS in the Premature Infant.’

We know the brain is central to everything we think, feel, and do. This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we're highlighting the importance of caring for the brain - not just as an organ, but as the foundation of mental well-being. #Neuroscience #BrainHealth 🧠

Congratulations to #neuroscience graduate student Gabriella Perez Gabriella A. Perez, Ph.D., on successfully defending her thesis! Best of luck on your next chapter, Dr. Perez!

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Thank you for your courage, your service, and your legacy. 🇺🇸 #MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember

Join us Friday, May 30th (11am-12pm) in Auditorium N315, Alkek, for the weekly #neuroscience seminar series featuring Katrin Andreasson, M.D. from Stanford University School of Medicine.   Seminar Title: ‘Fueling the Mind: Cellular Metabolism and Healthy Brain Aging.’

Huge congratulations to Francisco A. Blanco (PhD) and Topher Cronkite (MD/PhD) for earning their degrees! Mentoring such bright, curious, and compassionate students has been a true honor! Can't wait to see the amazing things they'll do next! BCM Department of Neuroscience BCM Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences BCM MD/PhD Program

Congratulations to Samantha Thompson Samantha Thompson, #neuroscience graduate student from the lab of Dr. Jeffrey Noebels. She has successfully defended her thesis to her mentors and colleagues. Wishing you all the best on your next journey, Dr. Thompson!

Our faculty members were honored at the BCM Faculty Awards Day. Dr. Matt Rasband received the Award for Excellence in Education, while Drs. Javier Medina and Francois St. Pierre were recognized for their new leadership positions. Thank you all for the incredible work you do! 🧠

Dr. Javier Media, Professor and Brown Foundation Chair in Neuroscience, collaborated on a recent study published in Cell: Title - A deep learning strategy to identify cell types across species from high-density extracellular recordings. cell.com/cell/fulltext/…

We're pleased to announce nine students from the Neuroscience Graduate Program have graduated this Spring. We'd like to acknowledge their hard work and dedication to help reach this significant milestone! 🧠🎓 Pictured: Francisco Blanco, Ph.D., from the lab of Dr. Kim Tolias