Ataxia-Telangiectasia Center

A collaboration between McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) and MD Anderson Cancer Center

John M. Slopis, MD; Mary Kay Koenig, MD; S. Nick Russo, MD

Provide cutting edge medical care to individuals affected by AT
Perform state-of-the art research addressing the most critical and pertinent questions regarding the mechanisms of neurological dysfunction in Ataxia-Telangiectasia (AT)
Translate basic science research findings into clinical therapies
Educate medical professionals and the community about AT

Primary and sub-specialty physicians working collaboratively to provide complete medical care for AT patients thus improving overall health and quality of life for AT patients
The AT research center will spearhead a focused effort in performing basic and translational research aimed at treating the neurological outcomes of AT, which currently remain untreatable
Enhance the already excellent reputation of both the medical school and the hospital by attracting patients from both a local and national patient pool
Obtain basic science and clinical research funding. Research grants will enhance the research reputation of both institutions and also provide overhead.
Provide outstanding and unique opportunities for teaching graduate students, medical students, residents, and fellows.

Clinical Outpatient Service
- University of Texas Professional Building
- MD Anderson Outpatient Clinic
Clinical Inpatient Service
- Memorial Hermann Health Care System
- MD Anderson Cancer Center

John Slopis, MD, Clinical Co-Director
S. Nick Russo, MD, Clinical Co-Director