News and Events from BCM Neurology

Evening with Genetics: Update on Alzheimer's disease
November 2009

Suarez promoted to full professor
November 2009

MEDVAMC Parkinson's Disease Research, Education and Clinical Center will host November conference (Deep Brain Stimulation: Is It for You or Your Loved One?)
November 2009

West receives Shining Star
November 2009

Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Disorders Center will host annual healthy aging seminar
November 2009

Current Neurology 2009
October 2009

Strutt named among "100 Hispanic Women in Leadership"
October 2009

HD Run/Walk
October 2009

Hutton promoted to associate professor
September 2009

Jankovic profiled in the Lancet Neurology journal
September 2009

BCM will co-sponsor the 1st Neurocritical Care Research Conference 2009
September 2009

Update on Alzheimer's disease
August 2009

Neurology staff receives special recognition
August 2009

York awarded Gillson Longenbaugh Foundation grant
August 2009

MEDVAMC designated as a southwest area Epilepsy Center of Excellence
July 2009

Ondo promoted to full professor
July 2009

Single gene mutation responsible for catastrophic epilepsy
July 2009

Link between light touch, Merkel cells solves 100-year mystery
June 2009

Goldman receives 2009 CURE research award
June 2009

Special 'epilepsy' mouse may provide new answers in disease
June 2009

Rett Syndrome focus of monthly genetic series
June 2009

Zoghbi honored by International Rett Syndrome Foundation on 10th anniversary of gene discovery
May 2009

BCM has big showing of Health Care Hero finalists
May 2009

Sodium ions findings connect epilepsy and diabetes
May 2009

Students receive HHMI fellowships to prepare for potential research careers
May 2009

A daughter honors her mother with a simple bequest and aids Alzheimer's patients
April 2009

BCM's outstanding educators honored at ceremony
April 2009

Davis receives Shining Star
March 2009

Sodium channel connects epilepsy, diabetes
March 2009

Mouse model provides clue to form of childhood epilepsy
February 2009

Zoghbi to receive 2009 Vilcek Prize for biomedical research
February 2009

Maletic-Savatic honored with McKnight Neuroscience of Brain Disorders Award
February 2009

Webster receives Shining Star
December 2008

Chen honored with Epilepsy Society / Milken Early Career Award
December 2008

Zoghbi awarded HHMI Collaborative Innovation Award
November 2008

How neurons and behavior are lined in Rett Syndrome
November 2008

Zoghbi named to hall of fame
November 2008

Current Neurology 2008
November 2008

For one doctor, a decades-long fight for Huntington's disease drug
October 2008

Jankovic honored for Huntington's disease research, patient care
October 2008

Mapping the neuron-behavior link in Rett Syndrome
September 2008

First drug to treat Huntington's disease approved by FDA
August 2008

FDA approves first drug for treatment of chorea in Huntington's disease
August 2008

Huda Zoghbi honored
August 2008

Anti-dementia drugs increase lifespan for Alzheimer's patients who take them
July 2008

Early study reveals promising Alzheimer's disease treatment
July 2008

Treatments on the horizon: Chapter and verse on a brain killer
July 2008

Baylor scientist wins Perl-UNC Neuroscience Prize
June 2008

Scientists follow evolutionary trail of molecules that cause Lou Gehrig's disease
June 2008

The Rett gene – a rogue activator
May 2008

Gain of protein function causes many losses
April 2008

Structured activities important to living with Alzheimer's disease
April 2008

Mizrahi named chair of BCM's neurology department
March 2008

Rett symptoms vary with gene mutation
March 2008

Underlying theme of autism disorders
March 2008

Losses, gains fuel neurodegenerative disease
March 2008

Jankovic named distinguished chair in movement disorders at Baylor College of Medicine
January 2008

First drug for Huntington's disease
January 2008

Two genetic mutations might provide seizure protection
December 2007

Current Neurology 2007
November 2007

PDCMDC 30th anniversary celebration
November 2007

Epilepsy genes may cancel each other
November 2007

Lithium improves function in mice with form of ataxia
October 2007

'Silent seizures' could explain confusion in Alzheimer's
October 2007

Brain needs perfection in synapse number
October 2007

Skin patch spells relief for Parkinson's patients
September 2007

Mice with Alzheimer's disease suffer silent seizures
September 2007

Parkinson's study investigates benefits of creatine
August 2007

HD Symposium
July 2007

Mitchell uses legendary drive to improve health care
July 2007

Neurology faculty to lead national organizations
June 2007

Lithium improves function in mice with form of ataxia
May 2007

Minor strokes hardly harmless
May 2007

Volunteers needed for Alzheimer's study on omega-3 fatty acid benefits
April 2007

Alzheimer's gene study recruiting patients
April 2007

Jankovic recognized for movement disorders research
March 2007

New laboratory among first to test involuntary function disorders
March 2007

The politics of Alzheimer's
March 2007

Log off to 'nod off'
December 2006

Overly active peptide cited as source of anxiety in Rett syndrome
December 2006

Nationally recognized stroke expert to lead BCM neurology
November 2006

Researchers provide new insight into source of anxiety in Rett syndrome
November 2006

New laboratory among first to test involuntary function disorders
November 2006

Daylight Savings end: Fall back with ease
October 2006

Epilepsy trial to evaluate electrical implant device
October 2006

Zoghbi wins Bristol-Myers Squibb Neuroscience Research Award
September 2006

Symposium to provide update on Alzheimer's research
August 2006

Dinner of Champions benefits Maxine Mesinger MS Clinic
July 2006

Network of proteins provide connections to disease
June 2006

Parkinson's patients stomach new drug better than conventional meds
June 2006

Protein connections: A network to understand disease
May 2006

Hurricane damage poses no 'hazard' to record-breaking golf benefit
April 2006

Understanding the brain and movement
April 2006

Multiple sclerosis public lecture to highlight genetic origins
March 2006

Hurricane Rita poses no threat to Parkinson's golf tournament's record-breaking success
January 2006

Marti Shlenker Memorial Golf Tournament raises $75,000 for peripheral neuropathy
January 2006

Physical activity keeps Parkinson's at bay
January 2006

ALS Clinic strives to provide more comprehensive care for patients
November 2005

The Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation supports Alzheimer's research
October 2005

Houston's 4th Annual Huntington's Disease Society of America 5K Run/Walk
September 2005

Mutated proteins hold key to neurodegenerative disorders
August 2005

ALS Clinic to broaden treatment for sufferers of ‘Lou Gehrig's disease'
August 2005

The art of giving and healing
July 2005

BCM residents recognized for teaching excellence
July 2005

Epilepsy: Seeking the cause of a lonely disease
April 2005

Doody named to Cain Chair in Alzheimer's research
February 2005

Effectiveness of Parkinson's drug upheld
February 2005

Alzheimer's event to spotlight progress, charity
February 2005

Genetic mutation sheds light on Parkinson's origins
January 2005

Botox suppresses involuntary tics
January 2005

Tourette Syndrome and Related Neurobehavioral Disorders (ADHD, OCD) Symposium
January 2005

Botox may help people with movement disorders
January 2005

Toxic treatment could turn tide on Tourette's
December 2004

Patients with more severe Alzheimer's may benefit from new treatment
November 2004

Neuroimaging initiative to track early signs of Alzheimer's disease
October 2004

Hypothermia improves recovery rate from cardiac arrest
October 2004

Looking for epilepsy answer
October 2004

Alzheimer's disease: Approaches to caregiving
October 2004

Huntington's disease gala to spotlight research progress
September 2004

Early diagnosis of memory problems key to treatment
September 2004

Hypothermia more helpful than harmful in cases of stroke, cardiac arrest
September 2004

Genetic research project to speed cures for epilepsy
September 2004

Stem cell research plays small role in Alzheimer's research
July 2004

BCM team investigates early signs, treatments of Huntington's
June 2004

Neuroscientists have birdsong on the brain
June 2004

BCM team investigates early signs, treatments of Huntington's
June 2004

Baylor honors Alumni Association president, alumni, faculty
May 2004

Zoghbi named to National Academy of Sciences
April 2004

Grant funds study of rare diseases
February 2004

Multiple sclerosis expert recognized for volunteerism
December 2003

Grant funds study of rare diseases
November 2003

Nematode 'worms' its way into scientific history
October 2003

Occurrence of ALS higher in Gulf War veterans
October 2003

Golf tournament to support Parkinson's disease research
September 2003

Clinic design focuses on needs of MS patients
September 2003

New multiple sclerosis clinic provides comprehensive care
September 2003

New MS clinic provides comprehensive care
September 2003

Baylor searches for neurodegenerative disease biomarkers
August 2003

Inflammation is key to ALS
July 2003

Hormone therapy increases risk of dementia
June 2003

Faculty members honored for excellence
April 2003

Baylor neurologist honored for ALS research
April 2003

Drug reduces decline in more severe Alzheimer's
April 2003

Research on epilepsy: Damage control
April 2003

Cholesterol-lowering drug offers hope for Alzheimer's patients
February 2003

Noebels elected president of American Epilepsy Society
February 2003

Rivera recognized for Multiple Sclerosis work
January 2003

Research offers hope to patients with Parkinson's disease
October 2002

New standards for Alzheimer's treatment
September 2002

Green light for green tea
April 2002

New state-of-the-art digital instrumentation installed in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit and Sleep laboratories
2000

Baylor researchers discover defective gene that causes Rett syndrome
April 2000

Taming Restless Leg Syndrome
April 1999

BCM Clinical Neurophysiology opens expanded EEG/Video monitoring lab facilities with paperless EEG technology
1994

Clinical neurophysiology at BCM contracts with National Institutes of Health to evaluate new anti-epileptic drugs
1992

BCM opens the Neurophysiology Laboratory at Texas Children's, with facilities for full services including EEG, EEG-video monitoring, polysomnography, evoked potentials, and intraoperative monitoring
1991

BCM Clinical Neurophysiology establishes the Clinical Research Center for Neonatal Seizures with support by National Institutes of Health
1991

BCM opens expanded Sleep Lab facilities
1991

BCM Clinical Neurophysiology develops intraoperative EEG and EP monitoring service
1982

BCM establishes the Epilepsy Research Center which receives continuous support from National Institutes of Health
1975

BCM pioneers EEG/video/polygraphic monitoring studies
1974

Clinical neurophysiology at BCM designs on-board EEG equipment for use by NASA to analyze astronaut's sleep pattern during prolonged space flight
1973

BCM opens evoked potential laboratory
1972

BCM opens first sleep lab in Houston
1971

Clinical neurophysiology at BCM develops techniques and performs prolonged EEG and sleep monitoring in undersea habitat (Tektite)
1969

BCM Clinical Neurophysiology records the first EEG during space flight (Gemini VII)
1965

BCM Clinical Neurophysiology performs the first intraoperative monitoring of spinal cord function during aortic aneurysm and scoliosis surgery
1959

BCM Clinical Neurophysiology publishes first modern textbooks devoted entirely to epilepsy in children
1957

BCM performs the first intraoperative EEG monitoring of carotid artery surgery
1957

Clinical neurophysiology at BCM initiates service to Texas Children's, Houston's first hospital for children
1954

BCM records the first EEG from the depths of the brain for detection of seizure focus
1953

BCM Clinical Neurophysiology conducts the first application of radioisotope techniques to the localization of brain tumors in correlation with EEG findings
1951

Clinical neurophysiology at BCM enters into the field of epilepsy surgery
1951

BCM establishes first major comprehensive clinic for children with epilepsy (Blue Bird Circle Clinic)
1949

BCM opens the first hospital-based EEG and clinical neurophysiology program in Houston at The Methodist Hospital
1949