UT Southwestern Neurology

10/08/2026

We are excited to welcome Dr. Asuncion to . Her training spans multiple areas of neurology, and she joins our faculty as an Assistant Professor in the Movement Disorders, General Neurology, and Cerebrovascular Diseases and Stroke sections.

10/06/2026

A warm welcome to Jay Lusk, M.D., who joins our Cerebrovascular Diseases & Stroke Section!

As a preventive medicine physician, Dr. Lusk brings a valuable perspective on reducing risk, improving outcomes, and advancing brain health across the lifespan.

And he's already making an impact. Catch him at our upcoming Brain Summit as part of an engaging program focused on the latest advances in neurology.

Register today: https://bit.ly/46TtiIE: https://bit.ly/46TtiIE

10/05/2026

UTSW Neurology Research Roundup

Study: taking generic versions of three commonly prescribed oral therapies had greater variability in blood proteins, potentially reflecting differences in drug exposure and less consistent disease control. Findings underscore the need for further research to determine whether these biomarker differences translate into meaningful variations in patient outcomes and treatment effectiveness.

Study: loss of Purkinje cells is closely associated with changes in neighboring basket cells across several neurodegenerative disorders. The findings add to growing evidence that ET is associated with underlying degenerative changes in the cerebellum rather than solely abnormal brain signaling.

Research published in Science Advances found that specific blood proteins may help explain how social and economic disadvantages increase the risk of heart failure.

10/02/2026

Welcome to , Luke Bartelt, Ph.D.! Dr. Bartelt joined the Movement Disorders section earlier this year, bringing his expertise in isolating Purkinje cell nuclei from the cerebellum. His lab is working to better understand the epigenetic drivers of cerebellar neurodegeneration, improve gene therapy delivery, and advance imaging approaches that may accelerate discoveries in neurological disease.

10/01/2026

What's new in stroke prevention?
👉 Lipoprotein(a) and ApoB
👉 Updated hypertension & lipid guidelines
👉 Afib management
👉 Cardiac monitoring & ablation strategies
These cardiovascular factors continue to shape stroke risk & prevention efforts.
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10/01/2026

Are you ready for the 2026 Brain Summit Symposium?!
Take a look at our program and come meet with Dr. Chadrick Lane
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09/29/2026

Dr. Wadood has joined us a faculty member after completing her two-year behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry fellowship here at UT Southwestern. We're excited support your journey as part of the cognitive and behavorial neuro section.

09/25/2026

Congratulations to Sonali Weerasinghe for being recognized for outstanding APP leadership and nominated for her dedication to community service.

Shout out to our other Neurology APP nominees:
• Samantha McCormick, M.P.A.S., PA-C
• Joy Ramos, M.S.N.
• Sarah Smith, Ph.D., PA-C

We're also proud to celebrate Benjamin Greenberg, M.D., for being named faculty CHAMPion, and thank Drs. Tardo, Okuda, Harvey, and Sirsi for their unwavering support of APP professional development and mentorship.

Your spirit is the reason is such a wonderful group.

09/17/2026

What advances in neurology are most likely to change clinical practice?

Be part of a thoughtful discussion with colleagues from across the region at Brain Summit 2026 as experts examine the latest advances in neurology and their application to patient care. Topics include stroke and brain health, optic neuropathy and neuritis beyond MS, treatable cerebellar ataxias, and movement disorders and more. Take a peek at the program & register:

This one-day live CME activity, designed for neuroscience professionals (physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and physical therapists) will explore latest advances and current trends in neurology. Didactic presentations, case studies, and panel discussions will explore the most current i...

09/09/2026

: aerospace neurologist Jonathan Clark explored the neurological challenges of human spaceflight, from motion sickness and cognitive performance changes to Spaceflight-Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome (SANS) and the effects of deep-space radiation. As missions to the Moon and Mars become reality, understanding how the nervous system adapts to extreme environments is increasingly important for both space medicine and neuroscience research. Some highlights:
👉 Neurological changes occur faster than cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and other physiologic adaptations in space.
👉 Returning to Earth may be as neurologically challenging as going to space.
👉 Nearly two-thirds of astronauts experience some degree of optic disc edema during long-duration missions.