George Joseph Hutton

George Joseph Hutton, M.D., is a Professor of Neurology at Baylor College of Medicine, serving as Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs in Neurology and Medical Director of the Maxine Mesinger MS Comprehensive Care Center. He holds the Linda and John Griffin Endowed Chair in Multiple Sclerosis and directs the Multiple Sclerosis Fellowship Program. His clinical and research focus is on multiple sclerosis (MS), neuromyelitis optica, and related demyelinating disorders, with extensive involvement in clinical trials of MS therapeutics.

Education: M.D. from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, followed by residency and fellowship in Neurology at Baylor College of Medicine. He is board-certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Research Interests:

• Pathogenesis and treatment of MS
• Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders
• Novel therapeutics and clinical trial design
• Immunomodulatory mechanisms in demyelinating diseases

Awards:

• 2008 Fulbright & Jaworski LLP Faculty Excellence Award for Teaching
• 2008 Member of the Academy of Distinguished Educators

Leadership: As director of the MS Comprehensive Care Center, he oversees a multidisciplinary clinic recognized by the National MS Society. He has led over 30 clinical trials evaluating MS treatments, emphasizing translational research and patient care integration.

Labs/Teams: Principal investigator at the Maxine Mesinger MS Comprehensive Care Center, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in neurology, immunology, and clinical trials.