Tag: Neurology

(external link) Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital oncology team celebrated a patient’s completion of treatment with a joyous ‘ringing the bell’ moment, filmed by CW39 (external link). Sarah Cavenaugh, MD, joined the Children at Risk podcast (external link) to discuss how…

The Department of Pediatrics is so very proud of the accomplishments of these dedicated physicians and grateful to the faculty teachers and mentors. Best wishes to all of you as you enter the next chapter! Child Neurology Residency Graduation Friday,…

On May 9, 2026, the LoneStar LEND Program hosted the first Disaster Readiness EXPO of its kind focused specifically on individuals and families with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual and developmental disabilities (ASD/IDD). The event was held at the Jim…

Publications Presentations Heather Saavedra, MS, RD, LD, (pictured above) presented a workshop and plenary session at the Genetics Metabolic Dietitians International (GMDI) Conference (external link). Leslie Dunnington, MS, CGC; Sarah McMahan, PT, PCS; and Neurology Fellow Ardeene Francisco, MD; presented…

[Slightly adapted from Rare pediatric deep brain stimulation surgery brings new hope for teen (external link)] It’s the small things many people take for granted that Carter Felix, 17, is celebrating these days — drinking from a water bottle, using…

Presentations Don’t miss the 2026 Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting posters! Matthew Rysavy, MD, PhD, and Terri Major-Kincade, MD, MPH, presented at the AAP Headquarters for the Joint Workshop on Terminology Meeting in Chicago (pictured above). Dr. Rysavy also hosted…

At the organization’s request, Kanekal S. Gautham, MD, will serve a second term on the AAP PediaLink (external link) editorial board. Dr. Gautham will continue to provide educational leadership in this capacity following his 13-year service as the chair of…

Presentations Presenting at PAS? Make sure you’re on our list (external link)! McGovern Medical School will have excellent representation from the Department of Pediatrics at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) meeting this year. View our list of PAS Meeting posters…

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine shines at SSPR 2026 Pediatric Cardiology and Allergy and Immunology named among UT Physicians Clinics of the Quarter (external link) for Q1, FY26. Yuying Liu, PhD, MEd, received the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) Laboratory Travel Grant (external link) to attend the Immunology 2026 Conference…

(external link) Wang Lab graduate research students Shannon Erhardt and Julianna Quinn were featured with medical students Paris Nix and Morgan Marsh in a video illustrating how research supports clinical care, posted on UTHealth Houston social media (external link). Mary…