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The Neurotransmitter

Newsletter for UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences at Dell Children's

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Issue 2: July 23, 2026

  • A Conversation with Cynthia Austin: Chief of Pediatric Neuropsychology
  • Program Hosts Seventh Annual Pediatric Neuroscience Symposium
  • Pediatric Neurosciences Welcomes New Colleague
  • Elected & Selected
  • Kumar & Rizk Featured in People on Restoring Mobility to Paralyzed Girl
  • Dells Surpass $1 Billion in Giving to UT Austin
  • Inpatient Rehabilitation Program Earns CARF Accreditation
  • Neurosurgery Program Designated Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network Quality Center
  • Tuberous Sclerosis Clinic Designated TSC Center of Excellence
  • Faculty Explores Medical Ethics Through Holocaust Immersive Program
  • Neurosurgery Completes First Surgery at North Campus
  • Fun Facts from Our Super (Neuro) Bowl

    Issue 1: February 12, 2026

    • A Conversation With Elias Rizk: Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery
    • Featured Articles
    • A Second Opinion
    • Pediatric Neurosciences Welcomes New Colleagues
    • Elected & Selected
    • In the News
    • Cerebral Palsy Clinic Hosts Second Annual Symposium
    • Maher Presents Timothy M. George, MD, Memorial Lecture
    • Program Co-Sponsors Fourth Annual Neurofibromatosis Family Day
    • Fun Facts From Our Super (Neuro) Bowl
    • Upcoming Events

    Issue 3: November 18, 2025

    • Kumar Awarded Research Grants to Study Pediatric Brain Tumors
    • Featured Articles
    • A Second Opinion
    • Pediatric Neurosciences Welcomes New Colleagues
    • Program Ranked 25 by U.S. News
    • Elected & Selected
    • In the News
    • Biobank Collection Advances Pediatric Neurological Research
    • Residency Program Ranks 24 in Nation
    • Fun Facts from Our Super (Neuro) Bowl
    • Save the Date: IMPRES Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Conference

    Issue 2: July 15, 2025

    • Featured Articles
    • A Second Opinion
    • Dell Children’s Medical Center Adds Portable MRI
    • Elected & Selected
    • Moodley Retires After Four Decades of Service in Pediatric Neurology
    • Program Co-Sponsors Second IMPRES Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Conference
    • Program Hosts Sixth Annual Practical Pediatric Neuroscience Symposium

    Issue 1: February 4, 2025

    • Rizk Appointed Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery and Co-Chief of Pediatric Neurosciences
    • Featured Article: Preinjury Factors Affect the Course of Concussion in Adolescents
    • Pediatric Neurosciences Welcomes New Colleagues
    • Elected & Selected
    • In the News
    • Cerebral Palsy Clinic Co-Hosts First Annual Symposium
    • Durham Presents Timothy M. George, MD, Memorial Lecture
    • Program Co-Sponsors Third Annual Neurofibromatosis Family Day
    • Upcoming Events

    Issue 3: November 7, 2024

    • Clarke to Receive the Gold Humanism Award from the Child Neurology Society
    • A Timely Update on Neurocutaneous Syndromes
    • Pediatric Neurosciences Ranked by U.S. News
    • Pediatric Neurosciences Welcomes New Colleagues
    • Elected & Selected

    Issue 2: July 30, 2024

    • Edmond Meets With Lawmakers for AAO Mid-Year Forum
    • Pediatric Neurosciences Hosts First Annual IMPRES Conference
    • A Second Opinion
    • Brumback Article Summarizes NINDS Research Workshop
    • Pediatric Neurosciences Welcomes New Colleagues
    • Elected & Selected
    • Firefly Fund Kicks Off Center for Rare Disease
    • Dell Children’s Hosts Fifth Annual Practical Pediatric Neuroscience Symposium
    • Program Hosts Renowned Neurosurgeon Dominic Thompson as Visiting Professor

    Issue 1: February 13, 2024

    • Clarke Receives Penry Award From American Epilepsy Society
    • A Second Opinion
    • Featured Article: Vitamin-Dependent Genetic Disorders
    • Pediatric Neurosciences Welcomes New Colleagues
    • Colleagues in the News
    • Elected & Selected
    • Pediatric Neurosciences Co-Sponsors Second Annual NF Family Day
    • Clarke Advocates at National Epilepsy Congressional Briefing
    • Wellons Presents at Second Annual Timothy M. George Memorial Symposium
    • Upcoming Events

    Issue 3: October 3, 2023

    • Gettig & Austin Create Concussion Training Module for Texas Coaches
    • Tradition! Tradition! Tradition?
    • A Second Opinion
    • Pediatric Neurosciences Welcomes New Colleagues
    • Colleagues in the News
    • Elected and Selected
    • Pediatric Neurosciences Sponsors Sixth Annual Women in Neuroscience Internship
    • Save the Date: IMPRES Conference on Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery

    Issue 2: July 18, 2023

    • How Do Epilepsy Center Characteristics Affect Epilepsy Surgery Utilization?
    • Autism Research Program Receives Additional NIH Grant
    • Dell Children’s Medical Center Hosts Fourth Annual Pediatric Neuroscience Symposium
    • Elected and Selected
    • Pediatric Neurosciences Welcomes New Colleagues
    • North Campus Epilepsy Center Celebrates Grand Opening
    • Children’s Tumor Foundation NF Clinic Network Renews Neurofibromatosis Clinic Affiliate Clinic Status
    • Register for the International Pediatric Headache Didactic Series

    Issue 1: February 9, 2023

    • Are Thalamic Circuits Related to Autism or Other Conditions?
    • Pediatric Neurosciences Program Co-Sponsors First Annual Neurofibromatosis Family Day
    • Epilepsy Center Expands to North Austin
    • Elected and Selected
    • Pediatric Neurosciences Program Welcomes Several New Colleagues
    • Colleagues in the News
    • 3D Printing to Aid Neurosurgery Planning
    • Join Us for the Fourth Annual Practical Pediatric Neuroscience Symposium

    Issue 3: September 30, 2022

    • New Child Neurology Society Journal to Be Based in Austin
    • Child Neurology Resident Develops Automated Lesion Analysis Algorithm
    • Resident Graduates Highlight the Importance of Early Vitamin Replacement
    • A Second Opinion
    • Pavitt Launches Headache Lectureship Series
    • WiNterns Complete 2022 Summer Intensive
    • Pediatric Rehab Program Dedicates Panda Cares Center of Hope
    • Pediatric Neurosciences Program Ranked by U.S. News
    • Pediatric Neurosciences Program Welcomes New Colleagues
    • Our Colleagues in the News

    Issue 2: June 14, 2022

    • Bermans Iskandar, MD, Presents the Inaugural Timothy M. George Memorial Lecture in Pediatric Neurosurgery
    • Hardy Discusses Protective Factors in Preventing Pediatric-Onset Multiple Sclerosis
    • A Second Opinion
    • Repetitive Valproate Infusion Shows Promise in Reducing Refractory Chronic Headache Pain
    • Dell Children’s Medical Center Hosts Third Annual Pediatric Neuroscience Symposium
    • Women in Neuroscience (WiN) Program Encourages Young Women to Pursue Neuroscience Careers
    • Vascular Autonomic Lab Opens
    • Pediatric Neurosciences Program Welcomes Several New Colleagues
    • Our Colleagues in the News

    Issue 1: February 22, 2022

    • Dramatic Growth of the Pediatric Neurosciences Program Continues
    • Pandemic Adaption of Neuropsychological Presurgical Testing
    • Pearls & Potholes
    • Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy Adapted For Infants
    • New Pediatric Neurology Textbook Released
    • Neurofibromatosis Clinic Joins the Children's Tumor Foundation NF Clinic Network
    • Audrey Brumback Named to CNS Leadership, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force
    • Dave Clarke Honored as Top 10 Physician