Methodist Neurological Institute

Dr. David Chiu Becomes AHA/ASA Fellow

David Chiu, M.D., F.A.H.A., medical director of The Methodist Hospital Eddy Scurlock Stroke Center in Houston and stroke neurologist at the Methodist Neurological Institute, was elected a fellow with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.  This fellowship recognizes excellence in the care of stroke patients, as well as stroke-related research and education with accomplishments that demonstrate a commitment to the mission of the Council and the American Stroke Association. Read More

Stem cells may act as "Trojan horse" to deliver gene therapy to injured central nervous system

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) researchers at - The Methodist Hospital in Houston have shown that transplanted bone marrow stem cells can attach themselves to injured areas in the brain or spinal cord, possibly providing a way to deliver future gene therapy. Read More

Dr. Stanley H. Appel receives prestigious 2008 John P. McGovern Compleat Physician Award

Dr. Stanley H. Appel, Chairman of the Department of Neurology at The Methodist Hospital and one of the nation’s foremost experts on Lou Gehrig’s disease, will receive the 2008 John P. McGovern Compleat Physician Award on Jan. 25. This national award, given by the Houston Academy of Medicine, recognizes a physician who embodies exemplary service to humanity and whose career reflects medical excellence, humane and ethical care, and commitment to the medical humanities. Read more

Adult neurology residency program begins at Methodist Neurological Institute

The Methodist Neurological Institute (NI) at The Methodist Hospital has established its first adult neurology residency program. Dr. Ericka Simpson, co-director of the MDA/ALS Research and Clinical Center and director of the Myotonic Dystrophy/Myasthenia Gravis Clinics at the Methodist NI, will serve as the residency program director. Read more

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