Alzheimer’s Disease

A recent discovery in the Laboratory identified abnormal hyperexcitability and seizures in the brain of mice engineered with a gene that leads to Alzheimer’s Disease. This findings suggests the possibility of new therapy for the confusional spells in aging patients with dementia.

The Blue Bird Circle

In 1923, in Houston, Texas, a unique organization of women volunteers was created to promote the well-being of humanity through the betterment of the community. Ninety years later the charitable and benevolent activities of The Blue Bird Circle are pledged to the support of The Blue Bird Circle Clinic for Pediatric Neurology, The Blue Bird Circle Developmental Neurogenetics Laboratory at Baylor College of Medicine, The Blue Bird Circle Clinical Research Center, and The Blue Bird Circle Rett Center.