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Louise McCullough, MD, Neurology, Houston, TX, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

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Neurology Houston, TX

Vascular Neurology

Huffington Distinguished Chair of Neurology The University of Texas; UTHealth Houston; Chief of Neurology, Memorial Hermann-TMC

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  • Office

    UT Physicians-Neurology; UTHealth Neurosciences
    6410 Fannin St Ste 1014
    Houston, TX 77030
    Phone+1 832-325-7080
    Fax+1 713-512-2239
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Summary

  • Dr. Louise McCullough is a neurologist in Houston, TX and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, and TIRR Memorial Hermann. She received her medical degree from University of Connecticut School of Medicine and has been in practice 21 years. She specializes in vascular neurology and is experienced in general neurology, vascular neurology, cerebrovascular disease, carotid disease, ultrasound, and thrombolytic/EVT therapy for stroke.

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineFellowship, Stroke and Vascular Disease, 2000 - 2002
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityChief Residency, Neurology, 1999 - 2000
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Neurology, 1997 - 2000
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityInternship, Internal Medicine, 1996 - 1997
  • Uconn School Of Medicine
    Uconn School Of MedicineClass of 1996
  • University of Connecticut
    University of ConnecticutPhD, Neuroscience, 1992
  • University of Connecticut
    University of ConnecticutMA, Experimental Psychology, 1991
  • University of Connecticut
    University of ConnecticutBA, Psychology, 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2004 - 2019
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2000 - 2011
  • DE State Medical License
    DE State Medical License 2001 - 2002
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Vascular Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • American Heart Association Basic Science Award American Heart Association, 2022
  • Texas Top Doctors 2021
  • American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) C. Miller Fisher, MD Neuroscience Visionary Award 2021
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

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    Taylor RA, Chang CF, Goods BA, Hammond MD, Grory BM, Ai Y, Steinschneider AF, Renfroe SC, Askenase MH, McCullough LD, Kasner SE, Mullen MT, Hafler DA, Love JC, Sansing LH, J Clin Invest, 1/3/2017
  • A survey of blood pressure parameters after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage  
    Brown RJ, Kumar A, McCullough LD, Butler K, Int J Neurosci, 1/29/2016
  • Age-Associated Resident Memory CD8 T Cells in the Central Nervous System Are Primed To Potentiate Inflammation after Ischemic Brain Injury  
    Ritzel RM, Crapser J, Patel AR, Verma R, Grenier JM, Chauhan A, Jellison ER, McCullough LD, J Immunol, 1/15/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

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Lectures

  • Age and Sex Are Critical Factors in Ischemic Stroke Pathology 
    Farmington, CT - 2/11/2014
  • Prevention of stroke in women and unique risk factors in women 
    University of Washington - 1/1/2016
  • Manipulating the Inflammatory Response to Stroke in Aged Animals 
    Quebec, Canada - 1/1/2016
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Authored Content

  • Dendrimer Nanotherapy for Severe COVID-19 Attenuates Inflammation and Neurological Injury Markers and Improves Outcomes in a Phase2a Clinical TrialJuly 2022

Press Mentions

  • More Women Than Men Suffer Strokes, but Many Don’t Realize the Risk
    More Women Than Men Suffer Strokes, but Many Don’t Realize the RiskDecember 10th, 2022
  • Dr. McCullough of McGovern Medical School to Be Awarded 2022 Basic Research Prize
    Dr. McCullough of McGovern Medical School to Be Awarded 2022 Basic Research PrizeOctober 26th, 2022
  • Teen Stroke Patient, Returning Participant Take Different Paths to Work Together This Summer in Uthealth Houston Brains Research Lab
    Teen Stroke Patient, Returning Participant Take Different Paths to Work Together This Summer in Uthealth Houston Brains Research LabAugust 19th, 2022
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Grant Support

  • Sex specific immune response to SARS-CoV-2 leads to chronic neurologic symptomsNIH/NIMH2021–2026
  • Maternal Factors Influencing Trans-Generational Stroke RiskAHA MERIT Award2020–2025
  • Detrimental Effects of Age Related DysbiosisNIH/NINDS2018–2023
  • Similar Projects Pyschosocial Stress and the Response to StrokeNIH-NINDS2016–2023
  • Dynamic Non-Neuronal Interactions between the Gut Microbiota and the Brain in Aging and in Cerebral Amyloid AngiopathyNIH/NIA2017–2022
  • Chromosomal And Hormonal Contributions To Sex Differences In Ischemic Stroke.National Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2012
  • Regulation Of The Microglial Response To Stroke.National Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2011
  • Psychosocial Stress And Behavioral Response To StrokeNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2011
  • Effect Of Chromosomal Sex On Stroke SensitivityNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2010–2011
  • Gender Differences In Ischemic Cell DeathNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2007–2011
  • Energy Dysregulation: The Role Of AMPK In StrokeNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2006–2010

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations