The latest updates in brain science at UT Southwestern's O'Donnell Brain Institute.

Dallas, TX
Joined December 2016
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“Telehealth: The 'Happy Accident' that Quietly Revolutionized Exposure Response Prevention for OCD," written by Kipp Pietrantonio, Ph.D., was published in the latest edition of the ABPP's On Board with Professional Psychology. bit.ly/4zugGDQ
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UTSW Neurosurgery@UTSWNeurosurgOct 20
A new target to fight #glioma? A team w Drs. Toral Patel, @bradlega & @JeffTraylorMD study how #GAA synthesis in high-grade glioma drives neuronal excitability & tumor growth in Cell @CellPressNews. sciencedirect.com/science/ar… @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery
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UTSW Neurosurgery@UTSWNeurosurgOct 19
Congrats to Drs. Mazin Al Tamimi & @SalahGAoun on their new department leadership roles in #Spine! @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery
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UTSW Neurosurgery@UTSWNeurosurgOct 9
UTSW Med Students in #Neurosurgery! The application portal for our travel award program, sponsored by @drpouratian, is now accepting applications for the 2 awards given this November, each up to $1,000. Apply now! surveymonkey.com/r/32MWFTX @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain
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RT @utsystem: Early registration is closed — but you can still join us for the 2026 UT System Brain Research Summit.  🧠⏳ The summit will br…
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Please join us in recognizing our newest faculty promotions! Dr. Kim Barker and Dr. Anjali Shah were promoted to Professor (Clinical Educator Track) and Clinical Professor, respectively.
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UTSW Neurosurgery@UTSWNeurosurgSep 21
Happy National #APP Week to our amazing APPs! @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery
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My department @UTSW_Psychiatry is hiring TT faculty! Our Neuroscience Research Division has diverse research programs, from genes to neural circuits to human brain imaging. @UTSWMedCenter has a vibrant/growing neuroscience community @UTSWBrain nature.com/naturecareers/job…
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UTSW Neurosurgery@UTSWNeurosurgSep 11
A heartfelt thank you & congrats to Ronnie Brown, Senior Research Associate of the Clark-Samson Bioskills Lab, who after an exceptional 30-year career @UTSWMedCenter, has announced his retirement. We wish him the best in this well-deserved next chapter! @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery
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UTSW Neurosurgery@UTSWNeurosurgSep 3
How does deep brain stimulation affect human brain cells? @bradlega lab uses living brain tissue to study how #DBS modulates gene-linked cell assemblies @SpringerNature. #neurons #glia nature.com/articles/s41586-0… @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery
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UTSW Neurosurgery@UTSWNeurosurgAug 28
Congrats to Michael Levy & Lisa Wilkins - nominees for an Outstanding APP in Ambulatory Clinical Practice Achievement Award! @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery
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CME EVENT | 📅 Dec. 12, 2026 A full day focused on the latest advances in⚡ stroke prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term recovery. Up to 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Register: bit.ly/46pXuux @UTSWNeurosurg @UTSWBrain
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UT Southwestern O'Donnell Brain Institute retweeted
2026 Brain Summit Symposium | CE EVENT on NOV 7 We're back this year for a full day of stroke prevention & brain heath, optic neuritis, cerebellar ataxias, FND, anti-amyloid therapies, seizure management, & more. ​Take a look at our agenda: bit.ly/4x90HdS
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UT Southwestern O'Donnell Brain Institute retweeted
Deeply grateful to all current and former lab members; to Lora Hooper and Joe Takahashi (@CircadianClocks) for giving me the opportunity five years ago to establish my lab; to @pewtrusts for supporting the pilot work behind this R01; and to @UTSWBrain for supporting our research!
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Mark your calendars for Sept. 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Maverick Activities Center on the UT Arlington campus. Free and open to people of all ages and ability levels, the Adaptive Sports Expo welcomes families, friends, and community members.
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For 32 years at #UTSW, Munro Cullum, Ph.D., has helped trainees build skills, confidence, & independence. After mentoring 100+ trainees, he received the 2026 Karen Postal Outstanding Mentorship Award, with his nomination initiated by former trainees. bit.ly/4zauzb9
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Exploring the brain one neuron at a time, the @ShahmoraLab uses nanoscale imaging to uncover how neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and ALS begin and progress. Learn about the Shahmoradian Lab and its groundbreaking research: bit.ly/4wsg3Ju #UTSWMeetTheMinds
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UTSW Neurosurgery@UTSWNeurosurgAug 19
The @bradlega lab shines again, learning more about brain connectivity in #episodic_memory in Neuropsychologia @Sciencedirect. sciencedirect.com/science/ar… @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery
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UTSW Neurosurgery@UTSWNeurosurgAug 18
New hope for #glioblastoma w #EGFR_inhibitors - Preclinical study co-led by Dr. Amyn Habib promises to make chemo more effective. Drs. Ankur Patel & Toral Patel coauthor @ScienceMagazine: Translational Medicine. science.org/doi/10.1126/scit… @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWBrain #Neurosurgery
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From 🧪 antibody testing to advanced clinical trials, the landscape of #myastheniagravis care continues to evolve. We are enrolling in trials investigating CAR T-cell therapy & Telitacicept as potential new treatment approaches for #MG. @ShaidaKhanDO bit.ly/4xuuv4b
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