BCM Department of Neuroscience
@bcm_neurosci
We are the department of scientists, students and staff dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of the brain at @BCMHouston https://linktr.ee/bcm.neuroscience
The Neuroscience Graduate Program is a top-tier program at BCM that marries interdisciplinary science with other scientific fields. It is our honor to train future leaders in neurosciences research who will discover the causes of and develop treatments for neurological diseases.

Dr. Javier Medina has reached an incredible milestone! 10 years of dedication, innovation, and impact in the Department of Neuroscience! We’re so grateful for his commitment to advancing neuroscience as he is such a valued member of our team. Here's to many more milestones!

Interested in #astrocytes? W. Kwon, M Williamson @m_r_williamson & B. Deneen just published a #review on the topic. @bcmhouston @BCMNeurosurgery @bcm_neurosci @CAGTHouston @TrendsNeuro cell.com/trends/neurosc…
July is National Minority Health Awareness Month, a time to highlight the health disparities that affect minority communities. We stand committed to promoting health equity in all aspects of our work. #MinorityHealthMonth #InclusiveScience 🧠

It’s been a season of successful thesis defenses for the department, and we’re so proud of all our new doctors! Last but not least, congratulations to Dr. Gabriel Escobedo @GabeEscobedoJr from the lab of Dr. Matt Rasband on a successful defense - what an incredible achievement!🎉

A special thank you to Dr. Peter Saggau for returning to Baylor and delivering the final talk in our 2024-2025 #neuroscience seminar series! We’re grateful for your insights and continued connection to our community!

Reminder to please join us this Friday for our last seminar of the 2024 - 2025 series!
Join us Friday, June 27th (11am-12pm) in Auditorium N315, Alkek, for a special #neuroscience seminar featuring Peter Saggau, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of Neuroscience at Baylor College of Medicine. Seminar Title: ‘Acousto-optic Techniques in Neurophotonics.’
Congratulations to Fish Kunxun Qian @FishKQian, grad student from the lab of Dr. Jeffrey Magee, on on a successful thesis defense! Your hard work, dedication, and passion for research have truly paid off. We’re proud to celebrate this incredible milestone with you! 🎉🎓

Today, we honor Juneteenth — a powerful reminder of freedom delayed, but not denied. We’re committed to fostering equity, representation, and inclusion in science — because progress is stronger when all voices are heard. #Juneteenth #CelebrateFreedom #DiversityInSTEM

Join us Friday, June 27th (11am-12pm) in Auditorium N315, Alkek, for a special #neuroscience seminar featuring Peter Saggau, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of Neuroscience at Baylor College of Medicine. Seminar Title: ‘Acousto-optic Techniques in Neurophotonics.’

Another student defense has been completed! In early June, Peter Kim defended his thesis, showcasing his hard work and dedication to his research. Peter will continue working alongside his mentor, Dr. Joanna Jankowsky, at Washington University (WashU). Best of luck, Dr. Kim!

We're pleased to announce nine students from the Neuroscience Graduate Program have graduated this Spring. We'd like to acknowledge their hard work and dedication to help reach this significant milestone! 🧠🎓 Pictured: Francisco Blanco, Ph.D., from the lab of Dr. Kim Tolias

Dr. Javier Media, Professor and Brown Foundation Chair in Neuroscience, collaborated on a recent study published in Cell: Title - A deep learning strategy to identify cell types across species from high-density extracellular recordings. cell.com/cell/fulltext/…
Our faculty members were honored at the BCM Faculty Awards Day. Dr. Matt Rasband received the Award for Excellence in Education, while Drs. Javier Medina and Francois St. Pierre were recognized for their new leadership positions. Thank you all for the incredible work you do! 🧠

Huge congratulations to @Fran_A_Blanco (PhD) and Topher Cronkite (MD/PhD) for earning their degrees! Mentoring such bright, curious, and compassionate students has been a true honor! Can't wait to see the amazing things they'll do next! @bcm_neurosci @BCMGradSchool @BCM_MSTP
Congratulations to Samantha Thompson @SThompson787, #neuroscience graduate student from the lab of Dr. Jeffrey Noebels. She has successfully defended her thesis to her mentors and colleagues. Wishing you all the best on your next journey, Dr. Thompson!


Join us Friday, May 30th (11am-12pm) in Auditorium N315, Alkek, for the weekly #neuroscience seminar series featuring Katrin Andreasson, M.D. from Stanford University School of Medicine. Seminar Title: ‘Fueling the Mind: Cellular Metabolism and Healthy Brain Aging.’

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Thank you for your courage, your service, and your legacy. 🇺🇸 #MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember

Congratulations to #neuroscience graduate student Gabriella Perez @Gabba_GABAergic, on successfully defending her thesis! Best of luck on your next chapter, Dr. Perez!


We know the brain is central to everything we think, feel, and do. This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we're highlighting the importance of caring for the brain - not just as an organ, but as the foundation of mental well-being. #Neuroscience #BrainHealth 🧠

Join us Friday, May 16th (11am-12pm) in Auditorium N315, Alkek, for the weekly #neuroscience seminar series featuring Robin Haynes, Ph.D from Boston Children’s Hospital. Seminar Title: ‘Towards an Understanding of SIDS Pathogenesis: New Insights on SIDS in the Premature Infant.’
