Baylor College of Medicine Department of Neurology

🚴‍♂️ Riding for a cause.

Dr. Thomas Lloyd, Chair of Neurology, Dr. Tim Lotze, Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology, and Pediatric Neurology Fellow Jeff Kuerbitz proudly participated in this year's Bike MS: ACC Texas MS 150. By joining thousands of riders in support of the National MS Society, they demonstrated their commitment to advancing care, research, and advocacy for those affected by multiple sclerosis.

Together, every mile ridden helps move us closer to a world free of MS.

Congratulations to Dr. Adriana Strutt and Dr. Chi-Ying (Roy) Lin on being recognized with Baylor College of Medicine Faculty Awards for Excellence in Patient Care.

🏆 Dr. Strutt received the Master Clinician Faculty Award for Excellence in Patient Care.

🏆 Dr. Lin received the Early Career Faculty Award for Excellence in Patient Care.

These honors reflect their dedication to exceptional patient care and clinical excellence. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition.

Congratulations to our Department of Neurology faculty and collaborators on their recent publication in Neurology Open Access.

The publication highlights the work of Joseph Jankovic, Nora Vanegas Arroyave, Steven Bellows, Yutong Taneff and Hideo Suzuki, whose contributions continue to advance research and innovation in the neurosciences.

We are proud to see our faculty contributing to meaningful scientific scholarship that supports the future of neurologic care and discovery.

Read the publication here: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WN9.0000000000000084

As students head into summer break, we're looking back on a special moment from this school year.

Dr. Samantha Henry and Dr. Adriana Strutt from Baylor Neurology had the opportunity to visit a local Houston-area school for Career Day, where they spoke with students about careers in medicine, neuroscience, and healthcare.

Thank you to the school for inviting us to be part of such an inspiring day. We love opportunities to encourage curiosity, learning, and the future generation of healthcare leaders.

Have a wonderful summer, students and teachers! ☀️🧠

New research from the Blue Bird Circle Developmental Neurogenetic Laboratory at Baylor College of Medicine reveals how calcium channel mutations may disrupt early brain development in childhood epilepsy.

The study was led by Dr. Jeffrey Noebels, director of the Blue Bird Circle Developmental Neurogenetic Laboratory, Cullen Trust for Health Care Endowed Chair in Neurogenetics, and professor of neurology, neuroscience, and molecular & human genetics.

The findings provide important insight into the biological mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental disorders and reflect ongoing efforts to advance pediatric neuroscience research and improve patient care.

Read the full story here: https://blogs.bcm.edu/2026/04/03/from-the-labs-study-reveals-how-calcium-channel-mutations-disrupt-early-brain-development-in-childhood-epilepsy/

The latest edition of the Department of Neurology newsletter is here!

This issue highlights continued growth across the department, including faculty achievements, groundbreaking research, residency and education updates, clinical advancements, and community outreach efforts making an impact beyond our institution.

From new leadership appointments and national recognitions to innovative discoveries and patient-centered initiatives, this edition reflects the momentum driving our mission forward.

👉 Explore the full newsletter and read this edition’s featured stories.
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We’re excited to share that our own Dr. James Orengo, associate professor of neurology, has been named co-director of the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP), the M.D./Ph.D. dual degree program at Baylor College of Medicine.

An MSTP alumnus, Dr. Orengo joins Dr. Katherine King, professor of pediatrics, to help lead and grow the program—training the next generation of physician-scientists and advancing clinical and biomedical research.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Orengo on this exciting new role! 🎉