The Neurotransmitter

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

Welcome to UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences at Dell Children’s. The Neurotransmitter provides a sense of the excitement surrounding our rapidly growing new program. We are committed to offering outstanding educational opportunities, promoting research and scholarly activity, and delivering exceptional multidisciplinary clinical care for all children with neurological disorders. We are always happy to hear from you.

Elizabeth Tyler-Kabara, MD, PhD, Chief of Neurosurgery

E. Steve Roach, MD, Chief of Neurology

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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