In Memoriam: Anthony A. Wright
Anthony A. Wright, PhD, professor emeritus at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and an internationally recognized researcher in comparative cognition, learning, and memory, died Aug. 2. Known to colleagues and students as Tony, Wright spent more than five decades…
New Department of Neuroscience Name, Interim Leadership Announced
Effective Nov. 1, the Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy will become the Department of Neuroscience, a name that better reflects its role as McGovern Medical School’s home for basic neuroscience research and education. Approved by The University of Texas System…
Ma Published in Neuron
Dr. Ma, et al. were able to restore the function of neurons linked to cognitive function and information processing in mice that mimic key features of Alzheimer’s disease, showing early promise for the development of a similar targeted therapy in…
A Tribute to Nachum Dafny, PhD
Post from the Scoop Page Congratulations to Nachum Dafny, PhD, on his retirement after an extraordinary 54-year career of distinguished service to McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. With sincere gratitude and admiration, we celebrate a remarkable career that has left…
Hulsebosch wins John H. Freeman Award
Dr. Hulsebosch is the 2026 recipient of the John H. Freeman Award for Faculty Teaching. Chosen by the senior class, the John H. Freeman Award recognizes McGovern Medical School’s outstanding basic science faculty member exemplifying enthusiasm and drive toward effective…
Zhang Earns 2026 President’s Scholar Award
Four distinguished members of the UTHealth Houston community, including our own Han Zhang, MD, stepped into the spotlight May 1 during the 2026 President’s Scholar Awards luncheon, receiving among the highest honors bestowed upon faculty for their years of excellence,…
Dash Brain Injury Research Award Selects Hergenroeder
The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research (TIRR) Foundation has named Georgene Hergenroeder, PhD, associate professor in the Vivian L. Smith Department of Neurosurgery at McGovern Medical School, as the recipient of the Pramod Dash Brain Injury Research Award. “I am honored to receive…
Rodriguez earns 2025 Crow Scholarship
Mya Rodriguez is the 2025 recipient of the Terry J. Crow, PhD, Scholarship in Neuroscience. Rodriguez received her Master of Science degree in experimental psychology – behavioral neuroscience from Angelo State University. Her master’s research focused on investigating how Lion’s…
A Neuroscientist’s View of the Future of Psychiatry
Joshua Gordon, MD, PhD, chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, presents the 2025 Distinguished Lecture in Neuroscience on Oct. 21 in MSB 2.006. Gordon presented on “Circuits and Computation: A Neuroscientist’s…
Jalloul Wins 2024 Crow Scholarship Award
Dounya Jalloul, PhD candidate in the laboratory of Michael Beierlein, PhD, professor in the Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy, is the 2024 recipient of the Terry J. Crow, PhD, Scholarship in Neuroscience. Jalloul received the scholarship for her outstanding scholastic…