Joshua M. Shulman, M.D., Ph.D.

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Dr. Joshua Shulman named co-director of the Jan and Dan Duncan NRI July 13, 2022
Dr. Joshua Shulman, professor at Baylor College of Medicine, has been named the new Co-Director of the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute…

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Chevron, Texaco team up with Baylor to raise funds for Alzheimer's research Sept. 1, 2021
Chevron and Texaco stations are working with Baylor College of Medicine to help "fuel the end of Alzheimer's disease" through a fundraising campaign…
American Neurological Association announces recipients of 2020 awards for outstanding accomplishments in academic neurology Aug. 26, 2020
The American Neurological Association (ANA), has announced the winners of its 2020 scientific awards, to be presented during the 145th ANA Annual Meeting, which…
When tau tangles, RNA errors can happen in Alzheimer's disease Oct. 17, 2019
Studying human brain autopsy samples and fruit flies reveals a novel way tau protein can mediated neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease.
Tau-mediated RNA splicing errors linked to Alzheimer's Oct. 8, 2019
A collaborative study led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine provides evidence for a new molecular cause for neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease.
Study Shows How the CD2AP Gene May Enhance Alzheimer's Susceptibility Aug. 15, 2019
A multi-institutional team led by researchers at the Baylor College of Medicine study sheds new light on how the CD2AP gene may enhance Alzheimer's disease susceptibility.
Gene linked to Alzheimer's disease is involved in neuronal communication Aug. 13, 2019
A new study sheds new light on how the CD2AP gene may enhance Alzheimer's disease susceptibility.
Parkinson's Foundation increases funding to $6.2 million to advance Parkinson's research Aug. 14, 2018
The Parkinson's Foundation announced today an increased investment of $6.2 million across 53 research grants…
Connecting Tau aggregates, transposable elements and neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease Aug. 2, 2018
Scientists found the first evidence of a strong link between Tau protein accumulation and transposable elements in Alzheimer's disease.
Research links Tau aggregates, cell death in Alzheimer's June 5, 2018
New evidence suggests a mechanism by which progressive accumulation of Tau protein in brain cells may lead to Alzheimer's disease.
Childhood condition poses risk for Parkinson's disease later in life Jan. 22, 2018
In recent years, defects in the glucocerebrosidase (GBA) gene have been identified as significant risk factors for Parkinson's disease and…
Defects in cell's "waste disposal system" linked to Parkinson's Nov. 13, 2017
An international study has shed new light on the genetic factors associated with Parkinson's disease.
News from the AAN Annual Meeting: Lysosomal Storage Disorder Genes Linked as Group to Parkinson's Disease May 18, 2017
Researchers reported that patients with Parkinson's disease have a significant burden of variants among 54 genes known to be linked to lysosomal storage disorders, compared to controls. They said the finding represents new insight into the origins of the disease, which could shape future research and treatment.
Lysosomal Storage Disorder Genes Linked as Group to Parkinson's Disease April 25, 2017
Gene variants linked to lysosomal storage disorders predispose people to Parkinson's disease (PD), according to an analysis of a large, whole-exome sequencing data set presented here Sunday at the AAN Annual Meeting.
Neurology Today Conference Reporter: AAN Annual Meeting April 25, 2017
Gene variants linked to lysosomal storage disorders predispose people to Parkinson's disease (PD), according to an analysis of a large, whole-exome sequencing data set presented here Sunday at the AAN Annual Meeting.
Monthly Evenings with Genetics seminar to focus on Parkinson's in January Jan. 18, 2017
The next installment of Evenings with Genetics will focus on Parkinson's disease, with expert speakers providing an overview of treatment for the disease, along with future directions in care.
International team discovers novel Alzheimer's disease risk gene among Icelanders. Oct. 20, 2016
Shulman is among the team of scientists that have identified a novel genetic risk factor for late-onset Alzheimer's disease.
IU-led brain study suggests new ways to protect against neurodegeneration June 2, 2016
Higher levels of an enzyme in the brain correlate with better cognitive function in older people.
2014 Annual Report — Parkinson's Disease Center and Movement Disorders Clinic Nov. 1, 2014
November 19, 2014, has been designated as National Philanthropy Day. I would like to celebrate this special day by thanking you for your generous support of our Parkinson's Disease Center and Movement Disorders Clinic (PDCMDC).
Shulman receives Alzheimer's research grant May 30, 2014
BCM investigator receives a $100,000 New Investigator Research Grant from the Alzheimer's Association Houston and Southeast Texas Chapter.
2013 Annual Report — Parkinson's Disease Center and Movement Disorders Clinic Oct. 1, 2013
Each year I look forward to preparing this brief report of our clinical, research and educational activities because it gives me an opportunity to highlight some of the accomplishments of the Parkinson's Disease Center and Movement Disorders Clinic at Baylor College of Medicine during the past year and to express my gratitude to my patients, friends and colleagues for their continued support.
A New Genetic Risk Factor for Early Onset Parkinson's Sept. 19, 2013
Scientists have pinpointed many gene variants that heighten a person?s risk for Parkinson's, but rarely have they happened upon deletions of whole chromosome fragments.
Shulman interviewed at the American Neurological Association annual meeting Oct. 18, 2012
Updates in dementia and aging research.
2012 Annual Report — Parkinson's Disease Center and Movement Disorders Clinic Oct. 1, 2012
It is my pleasure to briefly summarize the activities of the Parkinson's Disease Center and Movement Disorders Clinic (PDCMDC) over the past year. When I founded the PDCMDC over 35 years ago I could only dream about the international acclaim that it now receives for its accomplishments in clinical care, research and education.
Shulman receives a career award for medical scientists Sept. 1, 2011
Recipients named for the 2011 Career Award for Medical Scientists
Shulman receives a Mentored Clinical Research Award July 1, 2011
Mentored Clinical Research Award for new investigators in patient-oriented research in Parkinson's disease and related disorders.