Neurosciences Research

 

At Houston Methodist, our teams are dedicated to the development of new treatments and therapies for such neurological challenges as stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), myasthenia gravis, brain tumors, concussion, spinal disorders, brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, moyamoya disease, stuttering, Tourette’s syndrome and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP).

We concentrate our investigations on meaningful translational research that broadens our understanding of the major neurological challenges of brain, pituitary tumors, brain microcirculation in normal and pathological conditions.

85

Neurosciences Faculty With Academic Appointments

317

Peer-Reviewed Publications in 2024
Research Highlights
myelin sheath
Center for Neuroregeneration
Our mission is to generate therapies for people with chronic paralysis and neurologic loss due to devastating injury, stroke or degenerative disease.
human skull protected by helmet
Telltale Signs of TBI May Lie in the Gut
Pilot study of college football players found two bacterium normally found in stool samples of healthy individuals decreased rapidly with concussion.
nerve cells and blood vessels
Center for Neural Systems Restoration
Discovering how the brain processes perception, cognition and behavior, and finding novel solutions for brain and spinal cord diseases and injuries.
Early Parkinson’s Disease
A Phase 2a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study of UCB0599 in subjects with early Parkinson's disease
illustrated brain with activity
Therapeutic Benefits of Robotic DBS
Combining imaging, robotic surgery and neurophysiological testing to increase benefits of deep-brain stimulation for patients with movement disorders.
Alzheimer’s Disease: Mild Cognitive Impairment
A Phase IIa trial to determine tolerability of L-serine for MCI patients and assess efficacy. 
PAK2 and Myelination in Peripheral Nervous System
Drs. Bo Hu and Jun Li identify key factor influencing nerve myelination and find therapeutic target for PND.
From The Humble Fly, Great Discoveries Are Made
Drosophila fruit fly key in discovering rare, unknown diseases, and developing new treatments for known maladies.

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